After-School Adventures (Kindergarten- 5th grade):Discoveries in Paleontology
Explore exciting paleontology discoveries through a kid-friendly dive into prehistoric life, then build a take-home 3D dinosaur with a DIY kit. Designed for elementary students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
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Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes bring early literacy to life for preschoolers ages 3–5 in a playful, interactive gathering.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Middle and high school students create a three dimensional fall scene inspired by autumn’s colors and seasonal magic, with hands on crafting at the library.
Middle and high school students create a three dimensional fall scene inspired by autumn’s colors and seasonal magic, with hands on crafting at the library.
Middle and high school students create a three dimensional fall scene inspired by autumn’s colors and seasonal magic, with hands on crafting at the library.
Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Little artists ages 3–5 create torn-paper owls with glue, paint, markers, crayons, and scissors in a playful, hands-on library craft session—best enjoyed dressed for a mess.
Elementary students hear Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book Each Kindness, then make friendship bracelets in a welcoming after-school activity celebrating empathy and connection ahead of World Kindness Day.
Elementary students hear Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book Each Kindness, then make friendship bracelets in a welcoming after-school activity celebrating empathy and connection ahead of World Kindness Day.
Elementary students hear Jacqueline Woodson’s picture book Each Kindness, then make friendship bracelets in a welcoming after-school activity celebrating empathy and connection ahead of World Kindness Day.
Spanish and English read aloud stories invite preschoolers ages three to five into a playful early literacy session, supporting language learning, listening skills, and cross cultural connection.
Spanish and English read aloud stories invite preschoolers ages three to five into a playful early literacy session, supporting language learning, listening skills, and cross cultural connection.
Spanish and English read aloud stories invite preschoolers ages three to five into a playful early literacy session, supporting language learning, listening skills, and cross cultural connection.
Little ones ages two and younger can make autumn acorn suncatchers with paint, paper, markers, crayons, and glue. Expect a hands-on, colorful library craft session—dress for a mess.
Little ones ages two and younger can make autumn acorn suncatchers with paint, paper, markers, crayons, and glue. Expect a hands-on, colorful library craft session—dress for a mess.
Little ones ages two and younger can make autumn acorn suncatchers with paint, paper, markers, crayons, and glue. Expect a hands-on, colorful library craft session—dress for a mess.
Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
Hands-on engineering challenges invite children in grades K–5 to build beyond tiny bricks, experimenting with construction materials, creative problem-solving, and playful design in an after-school library program.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Hands-on science experiments bring a spooky twist to an after-school program for elementary students. Young learners in grades K–5 can explore STEM through simple, seasonal activities.
Toddlers age two and under enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Toddlers age two and under enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Toddlers age two and under enjoy picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes in a playful early literacy gathering designed for young children.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
LEGO Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Lego Time
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Hands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Hands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Young scientists explore asteroids, meteoroids, meteorites, and impact craters, then create craters to test how different space rocks strike a surface. Designed for grades K–8; registration is required.
Young scientists explore asteroids, meteoroids, meteorites, and impact craters, then create craters to test how different space rocks strike a surface. Designed for grades K–8; registration is required.
Young scientists explore asteroids, meteoroids, meteorites, and impact craters, then create craters to test how different space rocks strike a surface. Designed for grades K–8; registration is required.
Twist cord into playful macramé ghosts while chatting and crafting a spooky Halloween decoration to take home. All supplies are provided for this relaxed adults-only DIY workshop.
Twist cord into playful macramé ghosts while chatting and crafting a spooky Halloween decoration to take home. All supplies are provided for this relaxed adults-only DIY workshop.
Twist cord into playful macramé ghosts while chatting and crafting a spooky Halloween decoration to take home. All supplies are provided for this relaxed adults-only DIY workshop.
Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Children bring beloved plush toys for a free pretend check-up, with local “surgeons” handling minor repairs and returning stuffed friends good as new. Designed for ages 0–5.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Relaxed afternoon board games, cards, and Mahjong welcomes adults to bring a favorite or choose from the library’s collection for casual play and conversation.
Relaxed afternoon board games, cards, and Mahjong welcomes adults to bring a favorite or choose from the library’s collection for casual play and conversation.
Relaxed afternoon board games, cards, and Mahjong welcomes adults to bring a favorite or choose from the library’s collection for casual play and conversation.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.
Readers gather after hours to choose upcoming monthly selections and shape the club’s conversations, sharing preferences for a relaxed community book discussion and future reading schedule.