Chess Mates
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.
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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 games welcome players of every skill level and age, with opportunities to learn strategy in a friendly library setting. No registration is required; children under 11 need an accompanying adult.
Casual chess games welcome players of every skill level and age, with opportunities to learn strategy in a friendly library setting. No registration is required; children under 11 need an accompanying adult.
Casual chess games welcome players of every skill level and age, with opportunities to learn strategy in a friendly library setting. No registration is required; children under 11 need an accompanying adult.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games and strategic thinking, with boards and pieces provided for beginners and experienced players alike.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games and strategic thinking, with boards and pieces provided for beginners and experienced players alike.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games and strategic thinking, with boards and pieces provided for beginners and experienced players alike.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
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.
Collaborative tabletop roleplaying invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and adventure together. All experience levels are welcome, from first-time players to seasoned dungeon delvers.
Collaborative tabletop roleplaying invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and adventure together. All experience levels are welcome, from first-time players to seasoned dungeon delvers.
Collaborative tabletop roleplaying invites teens ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and adventure together. All experience levels are welcome, from first-time players to seasoned dungeon delvers.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Play ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming public game, with guidance from a Bronze Life Master teaching current bidding methods. Free weekly sessions require no registration or membership.
Play ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming public game, with guidance from a Bronze Life Master teaching current bidding methods. Free weekly sessions require no registration or membership.
Play ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge in a welcoming public game, with guidance from a Bronze Life Master teaching current bidding methods. Free weekly sessions require no registration or membership.
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.
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.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and tackle quests together. All experience levels are welcome, with advance registration required.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and tackle quests together. All experience levels are welcome, with advance registration required.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing invites ages 12–18 to build characters, explore imaginative worlds, and tackle quests together. All experience levels are welcome, with advance registration required.
Teen adventurers play collaborative Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing, building characters, solving quests, and sharing a fantasy campaign. Ages 10–18; six spots are available with advance registration.
Teen adventurers play collaborative Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing, building characters, solving quests, and sharing a fantasy campaign. Ages 10–18; six spots are available with advance registration.
Teen adventurers play collaborative Dungeons & Dragons tabletop role-playing, building characters, solving quests, and sharing a fantasy campaign. Ages 10–18; six spots are available with advance registration.
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.
Tween players ages 10–12 can explore collaborative storytelling, fantasy adventures, and Dungeons & Dragons together; no experience is needed. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Tween players ages 10–12 can explore collaborative storytelling, fantasy adventures, and Dungeons & Dragons together; no experience is needed. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Tween players ages 10–12 can explore collaborative storytelling, fantasy adventures, and Dungeons & Dragons together; no experience is needed. Space is limited, and advance registration is required.
Roll dice, create characters, and shape collaborative fantasy adventures through Dungeons & Dragons. Teens ages 12–18 of all skill levels are welcome; registration is required.
Roll dice, create characters, and shape collaborative fantasy adventures through Dungeons & Dragons. Teens ages 12–18 of all skill levels are welcome; registration is required.
Roll dice, create characters, and shape collaborative fantasy adventures through Dungeons & Dragons. Teens ages 12–18 of all skill levels are welcome; registration is required.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.
ACBL-sanctioned contract bridge games run weekly in a quiet public library setting, with organized play and guidance on modern bidding methods. Led by Bronze Life Master Susan Hinderaker, it’s free and drop-in friendly for newcomers and regulars alike.