Introduction to Chess for Kids
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
Explore behind-the-scenes spaces, library resources, and practical tips during a guided one-hour orientation. Designed for newcomers and longtime library lovers of all ages, with staff sharing ways to make the most of library services.
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.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing brings tweens ages 10–12 into a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure, with character-driven storytelling, imaginative problem-solving, and a limited-capacity library session requiring advance registration.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing brings tweens ages 10–12 into a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure, with character-driven storytelling, imaginative problem-solving, and a limited-capacity library session requiring advance registration.
Collaborative tabletop role-playing brings tweens ages 10–12 into a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons adventure, with character-driven storytelling, imaginative problem-solving, and a limited-capacity library session requiring advance registration.
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.
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.
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.
Roll dice, build characters, and explore collaborative fantasy storytelling in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons session for ages 10–12. Advance registration is required, with space limited.
Roll dice, build characters, and explore collaborative fantasy storytelling in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons session for ages 10–12. Advance registration is required, with space limited.
Roll dice, build characters, and explore collaborative fantasy storytelling in a beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons session for ages 10–12. Advance registration is required, with space limited.
Learn Pokémon Trading Card Game rules, practice gameplay, trade cards, and make a themed craft in a small club for ages 9–13, with hands-on learning and social play alongside fellow young players.
Learn Pokémon Trading Card Game rules, practice gameplay, trade cards, and make a themed craft in a small club for ages 9–13, with hands-on learning and social play alongside fellow young players.
Learn Pokémon Trading Card Game rules, practice gameplay, trade cards, and make a themed craft in a small club for ages 9–13, with hands-on learning and social play alongside fellow young players.
Teen adventurers ages 10–18 gather for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying session at the library. Registration is required, with six spaces available and a waitlist for overflow.
Teen adventurers ages 10–18 gather for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying session at the library. Registration is required, with six spaces available and a waitlist for overflow.
Teen adventurers ages 10–18 gather for a monthly Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying session at the library. Registration is required, with six spaces available and a waitlist for overflow.
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 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.
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.
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.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Little ones explore stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities in age-tailored sessions for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers. The library program supports early literacy and joyful learning for young children.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
Shared picture-book stories, songs, and movement nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers, followed by a themed hands-on craft with parents and caregivers.
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.