Book Nuts Book Club
Young readers ages 6–9 explore a variety of books through lively, every-other-month discussions. Children can read independently or share a family read-aloud, choosing only the selections that interest them.
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Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Paws & Pages
MoreChildren read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.
Children read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.
Children read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Cookbook Club
MoreCook from a selected cookbook, bring a dish to share, and taste fellow participants’ recipes. Discuss cooking experiences, swap recipes, and discover new ideas in a welcoming adult gathering.
Cook from a selected cookbook, bring a dish to share, and taste fellow participants’ recipes. Discuss cooking experiences, swap recipes, and discover new ideas in a welcoming adult gathering.
Cook from a selected cookbook, bring a dish to share, and taste fellow participants’ recipes. Discuss cooking experiences, swap recipes, and discover new ideas in a welcoming adult gathering.
Stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities nurture early and emergent literacy for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Age-grouped storytimes create a welcoming, playful setting for young children and caregivers.
Stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities nurture early and emergent literacy for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Age-grouped storytimes create a welcoming, playful setting for young children and caregivers.
Stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities nurture early and emergent literacy for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. Age-grouped storytimes create a welcoming, playful setting for young children and caregivers.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Young players learn chess fundamentals, watch a live demonstration game, and may try hands-on play if time allows. Designed for ages 8–13, with advance registration required.
Cookbook Club
MoreA hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
A hands-on cookbook discussion pairs recipe preparation with a shared tasting of participants’ culinary creations. Compare cooking experiences, exchange tips, and take home new recipes inspired by the monthly selection.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
BOOK CLUB!
MoreAdult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
Adult readers gather monthly to discuss a selected book, share interpretations, and connect through a relaxed literary conversation; upcoming reading titles have not been specified.
Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.
Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.
Discuss classic and modern prose, poetry, and drama through a shared inquiry method, exploring literature alongside philosophy, economics, political science, and psychology in a long-running community reading group.
A relaxed monthly literary discussion invites readers to share recent books, compare genres and discoveries, and trade recommendations in a welcoming community setting.
A relaxed monthly literary discussion invites readers to share recent books, compare genres and discoveries, and trade recommendations in a welcoming community setting.
A relaxed monthly literary discussion invites readers to share recent books, compare genres and discoveries, and trade recommendations in a welcoming community setting.
LEGO® Night
MoreChildren in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
Children in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
Children in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
A relaxed lakeside stroll pairs gentle outdoor activity with an open discussion of favorite books—no assigned reading or registration needed. Adults meet monthly for literary conversation and fresh air.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Read and play along all winter with a library challenge for adults, teens, elementary-age children, and prereaders. Return a completed card by January 30 for a small prize and grand prize drawing.
Read and play along all winter with a library challenge for adults, teens, elementary-age children, and prereaders. Return a completed card by January 30 for a small prize and grand prize drawing.
Read and play along all winter with a library challenge for adults, teens, elementary-age children, and prereaders. Return a completed card by January 30 for a small prize and grand prize drawing.
Chess Mates
MoreCasual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Casual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Casual chess games bring new and experienced players together for friendly matches, shared strategy, and spectating. Boards are available for all ages, from kids and teens to adults.
Family Storytime
MoreChildren and caregivers share picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in a welcoming library program. Each storytime ends with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in a welcoming library program. Each storytime ends with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in a welcoming library program. Each storytime ends with a take-home craft kit.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.
Discuss thought-provoking books on international politics, economics, climate change, global conflict, and cultures around the world. Share perspectives with readers and engaged citizens in a curious, civic-minded conversation.