Next Chapter Book Club - Holiday party
Holiday treats, lively games, and an energetic, highly interactive book club create a welcoming gathering designed for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and open to everyone.
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An energetic, highly interactive book discussion welcomes readers with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the wider community. Expect an inclusive, social setting centered on shared reading and conversation.
An energetic, highly interactive book discussion welcomes readers with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the wider community. Expect an inclusive, social setting centered on shared reading and conversation.
An energetic, highly interactive book discussion welcomes readers with intellectual and developmental disabilities as well as the wider community. Expect an inclusive, social setting centered on shared reading and conversation.
Holiday Party!
MoreA cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
A cheerful seasonal gathering brings holiday snacks, hands-on crafts, and candy together for a relaxed, family-friendly celebration centered on creativity and community.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Young participants taste-test snacks and discover which treat won their election, turning a playful vote-counting celebration into a family-friendly library activity. Advance registration is required.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Seasonal cookies, cocoa, and shared treats set a warm backdrop for neighbors to offer ideas and feedback on a local history project in a relaxed library gathering.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Elementary-aged children and adults build reading confidence by reading aloud with therapy dog Wiggins in a welcoming library setting, with appointments supporting developing readers at varied skill levels.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
Appointment-based reading practice with Teddy the therapy dog supports elementary children and adults developing literacy skills, creating a relaxed, encouraging setting for building confidence and fluency.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
A relaxed annual December gathering brings adult readers together for book-club conversation, seasonal camaraderie, and community connection in a welcoming public-library setting with an easygoing social atmosphere.
Adult readers discuss Andy Weir’s science fiction novel Project Hail Mary over light refreshments, sharing ideas about space travel, science, and survival in a welcoming library book group.
Adult readers discuss Andy Weir’s science fiction novel Project Hail Mary over light refreshments, sharing ideas about space travel, science, and survival in a welcoming library book group.
Adult readers discuss Andy Weir’s science fiction novel Project Hail Mary over light refreshments, sharing ideas about space travel, science, and survival in a welcoming library book group.
A monthly adult reading group pairs coffee and conversation with Louise Penny’s mystery novel How the Light Gets In; registration is required, and copies are available through the library.
A monthly adult reading group pairs coffee and conversation with Louise Penny’s mystery novel How the Light Gets In; registration is required, and copies are available through the library.
A monthly adult reading group pairs coffee and conversation with Louise Penny’s mystery novel How the Light Gets In; registration is required, and copies are available through the library.
A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.
A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.
A relaxed adult crafting afternoon brings neighbors together for a collaborative yarn bombing community art project. Participants can also bring personal projects and supplies for hands-on making.
Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
Settle in for a cozy, introvert-friendly reading ritual with neighbors and the book you’re currently enjoying. Halloween character costumes add a playful twist to this quiet evening of books and community.
Explore animal-assisted therapy, art, and laughter as complementary approaches to mental health. This adult learning session considers how creative and playful practices can support balance, stability, and stress reduction.
Explore animal-assisted therapy, art, and laughter as complementary approaches to mental health. This adult learning session considers how creative and playful practices can support balance, stability, and stress reduction.
Explore animal-assisted therapy, art, and laughter as complementary approaches to mental health. This adult learning session considers how creative and playful practices can support balance, stability, and stress reduction.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Young children ages 1 to 5 engage with stories through interactive music, movement, and playful participation. A lively early childhood activity encourages listening, rhythm, and joyful group connection.
Discuss Benjamin Stevenson’s witty murder mystery Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone over coffee and conversation. This registered adult book club welcomes readers seeking lively literary discussion.
Discuss Benjamin Stevenson’s witty murder mystery Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone over coffee and conversation. This registered adult book club welcomes readers seeking lively literary discussion.
Discuss Benjamin Stevenson’s witty murder mystery Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone over coffee and conversation. This registered adult book club welcomes readers seeking lively literary discussion.
Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.
Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.
Settle into a cozy, introvert-friendly shared reading ritual with books, quiet focus, and neighborly company. Come dressed as a favorite character for a Halloween-themed evening of communal reading.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
The scheduled youth chess meetup is canceled for the Thanksgiving holiday, so no chess games, beginner instruction, or youth library gathering will take place this week.
Youth Chess
MoreCasual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
Casual drop-in chess brings players ages 8–17 together for friendly games, with boards and pieces supplied. All skill levels are welcome, making it an easy way to learn, practice, and connect.
Learn to use the Libby app with library cards to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and read-alongs. Explore age-appropriate digital resources and practical ways to build reading into family routines.
Learn to use the Libby app with library cards to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and read-alongs. Explore age-appropriate digital resources and practical ways to build reading into family routines.
Learn to use the Libby app with library cards to borrow e-books, e-audiobooks, and read-alongs. Explore age-appropriate digital resources and practical ways to build reading into family routines.
Build creative writing skills through guided practice, idea sharing, and supportive feedback with fellow adult aspiring writers. Advance registration is required for this community writing group.
Build creative writing skills through guided practice, idea sharing, and supportive feedback with fellow adult aspiring writers. Advance registration is required for this community writing group.
Build creative writing skills through guided practice, idea sharing, and supportive feedback with fellow adult aspiring writers. Advance registration is required for this community writing group.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.
The children's movement-and-music storytime is canceled for Thanksgiving, so no storytelling, songs, or dancing will take place at the library on this date.