Chess Mates
Casual chess play brings newcomers and experienced players together for friendly matches, with boards ready for partners or solo observers. All ages and skill levels are welcome.
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Casual, drop-in chess play with library boards ready for friendly matches, new opponents, or observing games in progress. All ages and skill levels are welcome for a relaxed community meetup.
Casual, drop-in chess play with library boards ready for friendly matches, new opponents, or observing games in progress. All ages and skill levels are welcome for a relaxed community meetup.
Casual, drop-in chess play with library boards ready for friendly matches, new opponents, or observing games in progress. All ages and skill levels are welcome for a relaxed community meetup.
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.
Casual chess matches and informal instruction welcome players of every skill level and age in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere. No registration is needed; children under 11 must arrive with an adult.
Casual chess matches and informal instruction welcome players of every skill level and age in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere. No registration is needed; children under 11 must arrive with an adult.
Casual chess matches and informal instruction welcome players of every skill level and age in a friendly, all-ages atmosphere. No registration is needed; children under 11 must arrive with an adult.
Casual, drop-in chess welcomes players ages 8–17, from beginners to experienced strategists, with boards and pieces provided. Curiosity and a love of the game are all that’s needed for friendly play.
Casual, drop-in chess welcomes players ages 8–17, from beginners to experienced strategists, with boards and pieces provided. Curiosity and a love of the game are all that’s needed for friendly play.
Casual, drop-in chess welcomes players ages 8–17, from beginners to experienced strategists, with boards and pieces provided. Curiosity and a love of the game are all that’s needed for friendly play.
Settle in for a relaxed tabletop game night with friends or new opponents, choosing from a small selection of games or bringing a favorite to share. Open to teens and adults.
Settle in for a relaxed tabletop game night with friends or new opponents, choosing from a small selection of games or bringing a favorite to share. Open to teens and adults.
Settle in for a relaxed tabletop game night with friends or new opponents, choosing from a small selection of games or bringing a favorite to share. Open to teens and adults.
Colorful playdough invites preschoolers to sculpt imaginative designs and squish shapes on playmats while practicing numbers, letters, and early learning skills alongside their caregivers.
Colorful playdough invites preschoolers to sculpt imaginative designs and squish shapes on playmats while practicing numbers, letters, and early learning skills alongside their caregivers.
Colorful playdough invites preschoolers to sculpt imaginative designs and squish shapes on playmats while practicing numbers, letters, and early learning skills alongside their caregivers.
Play familiar songs and monthly themed selections in a welcoming, beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets are available at the library, with instruments to borrow; children ages seven and up may attend with an adult.
Play familiar songs and monthly themed selections in a welcoming, beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets are available at the library, with instruments to borrow; children ages seven and up may attend with an adult.
Play familiar songs and monthly themed selections in a welcoming, beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets are available at the library, with instruments to borrow; children ages seven and up may attend with an adult.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
ACBL sanctioned contract bridge tables run weekly with modern bidding instruction and friendly facilitation by a Bronze Life Master. Free, drop in play at a public library with no registration or membership required.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Play free ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming library setting, with games facilitated by a Bronze Life Master who teaches current bidding methods. No registration or membership is required.
Strum Beatles songs with a welcoming group in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets help players follow along, and children ages seven and up can attend with an adult.
Strum Beatles songs with a welcoming group in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets help players follow along, and children ages seven and up can attend with an adult.
Strum Beatles songs with a welcoming group in a beginner-friendly ukulele circle. Song packets help players follow along, and children ages seven and up can attend with an adult.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
Hands-on LEGO building invites teens in grades 6–12 to create and play with a shared collection of colorful bricks during a casual, monthlong library activity.
A relaxed, drop-in hour of creative LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age kids, teens, and adults together to design, construct, and share imaginative creations across generations.
A relaxed, drop-in hour of creative LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age kids, teens, and adults together to design, construct, and share imaginative creations across generations.
A relaxed, drop-in hour of creative LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age kids, teens, and adults together to design, construct, and share imaginative creations across generations.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Hands-on LEGO construction invites children in grades K–5 to build around a monthly theme or create freely, using books for inspiration. Selected designs go on display in the children’s area.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and take on Dungeons & Dragons adventures together. Players of all experience levels are welcome.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and take on Dungeons & Dragons adventures together. Players of all experience levels are welcome.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and take on Dungeons & Dragons adventures together. Players of all experience levels are welcome.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying, with all skill levels welcome. Advance registration is required for this age-specific library gaming session.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying, with all skill levels welcome. Advance registration is required for this age-specific library gaming session.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying, with all skill levels welcome. Advance registration is required for this age-specific library gaming session.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for collaborative fantasy storytelling and dice-driven Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming session for all skill levels. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for collaborative fantasy storytelling and dice-driven Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming session for all skill levels. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Tweens ages 10–12 gather for collaborative fantasy storytelling and dice-driven Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming session for all skill levels. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Roll dice, build characters, and collaborate on an imaginative Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming tabletop roleplaying session for ages 12–18, with all skill levels welcome.
Roll dice, build characters, and collaborate on an imaginative Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming tabletop roleplaying session for ages 12–18, with all skill levels welcome.
Roll dice, build characters, and collaborate on an imaginative Dungeons & Dragons adventure in a welcoming tabletop roleplaying session for ages 12–18, with all skill levels welcome.
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.
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.
Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.
Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.
Interactive early literacy sessions bring babies, toddlers, and preschoolers together for stories, songs, movement, and age-aware activities that encourage emergent reading and playful learning.