
Book Tasting
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
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Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore early STEM through sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. Expect playful, potentially messy activities designed for family participation.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.
Celebrate poetry, rhyming books, and stories written in verse at a dress-up gathering for children, with yummy treats and a festive tea party atmosphere.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.
Teen readers in grades 9–12 gather for relaxed book discussions, favorite reads, fandom conversations, and snacks, creating a social space for young adult literature fans to connect.

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.

Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.
Young engineers in grades K–5 explore hands-on building challenges using materials beyond tiny bricks. A playful library program encourages creativity, problem-solving, and experimenting with how things fit together.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.
Songs, action rhymes, flannel board tales, and movement activities invite children and caregivers into an interactive library storytime. A playful program supports early literacy, listening, and participation.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.
Young readers ages 10–13 explore a variety of books and share lively discussions every other month. Participation is flexible, welcoming strong independent readers who want to discuss selections that interest them.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.
Hands-on sensory stations invite babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and caregivers to explore STEM through touch, sight, sound, smell, and taste, with playful activities that may get delightfully messy.

Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.

Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.
Explore forests, deserts, and other biomes while learning how plants and animals adapt to survive. Familiar Pokémon provide playful examples for elementary students in grades K–5.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.
Readers discuss Phaedra Patrick’s The Messy Lives of Book People in an open community gathering hosted by library staff. Registration is required, and anyone interested in reading and conversation is welcome.

Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.

Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.
Young readers ages 6–9 discuss a featured book every other month, exploring varied genres through independent reading or family read-alouds. Pick up the selected book in advance and come ready to share.

Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.

Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.
Explore fantastical worlds through collaborative storytelling, character creation, and classic Dungeons & Dragons gameplay. Teens in grades 6–12 can learn the rules, join a campaign, or try running one.

Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.

Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.
Gentle lap rhymes, songs, and stories introduce infants to early literacy through playful sounds and shared reading. Babies and caregivers finish with hands-on playtime and exploration.

Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.
Stories, songs, finger plays, and action rhymes engage children ages 18 months to 3 years in an early literacy program, ending with a take-home craft kit.

Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.

Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.
Explore the library’s layout, services, and resources during an introductory guided visit starting from the parking lot lobby. Advance registration is required; Spanish tours can be requested.

Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.

Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.
Children in grades K–5 create colorful pixel art with Aquabeads, arranging tiny beads into playful designs in a hands-on, creative activity for elementary-age makers.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.

Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.
Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 enjoy picture books, songs, flannel board stories, and lively action rhymes in an early literacy program that ends with a take-home craft kit.