
Family Book Club
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.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.

A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.
A welcoming storytime for children of all ages and their families, centered on shared reading, listening together, and early literacy in a neighborhood public library setting.

A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.

A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.
A child-focused introduction to spiders and other eight-legged creatures explores their ecological roles and challenges common misconceptions. Designed for elementary students, the program connects arachnology with nature learning.

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.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an accompanying adult.

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.

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.

Children and caregivers share interactive stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

Children and caregivers share interactive stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.
Children and caregivers share interactive stories, songs, flannel board tales, and action rhymes in a welcoming family program. Each gathering wraps up with a take-home craft kit.

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.

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.

Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.

Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.

Bouncy, sing-along storytelling and movement activities take young children on a playful learning journey around a surprise weekly theme. Stay afterward for a hands-on craft and family-friendly creative time.

Bouncy, sing-along storytelling and movement activities take young children on a playful learning journey around a surprise weekly theme. Stay afterward for a hands-on craft and family-friendly creative time.
Bouncy, sing-along storytelling and movement activities take young children on a playful learning journey around a surprise weekly theme. Stay afterward for a hands-on craft and family-friendly creative time.