Puzzlemania: Speed Puzzling Event at Leicester Library
Teams of five race to complete identical jigsaw puzzles in a timed, two-hour competition. Puzzle fans can register together or sign up solo to be matched with a team; children under 12 need an adult present.
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Lego Time
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Hands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Hands-on LEGO building invites K–5 students to create, experiment, and share ideas at their own pace. Free drop-in play with bricks and snacks; no registration required.
Race against the clock to complete a 300-piece jigsaw in a fast-paced puzzle competition. Bring sharp pattern recognition and concentration for an evening of friendly rivalry with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
Race against the clock to complete a 300-piece jigsaw in a fast-paced puzzle competition. Bring sharp pattern recognition and concentration for an evening of friendly rivalry with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
Race against the clock to complete a 300-piece jigsaw in a fast-paced puzzle competition. Bring sharp pattern recognition and concentration for an evening of friendly rivalry with fellow puzzle enthusiasts.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Hands-on LEGO building gives K–5 students a creative, playful space to construct and experiment. This school-age library activity takes place ahead of the holiday closure.
Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy skills, enjoy books, and connect with other young children.
Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy skills, enjoy books, and connect with other young children.
Interactive read-alouds and playful storytelling invite toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years to build early literacy skills, enjoy books, and connect with other young children.
Spend a Tuesday afternoon tending an outdoor community garden; bring gloves and water, dress for the weather, and take part in hands-on gardening alongside neighbors of all ages.
Spend a Tuesday afternoon tending an outdoor community garden; bring gloves and water, dress for the weather, and take part in hands-on gardening alongside neighbors of all ages.
Spend a Tuesday afternoon tending an outdoor community garden; bring gloves and water, dress for the weather, and take part in hands-on gardening alongside neighbors of all ages.
Puzzle Palooza
MoreFamilies and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.
Families and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.
Families and puzzle enthusiasts ages four and up can spend a free early evening solving puzzles together in a welcoming community center setting. Registration through Asheville Parks & Recreation opens 30 days ahead.
Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.
Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.
Pick up free fresh produce for your household, with no paperwork or income requirements. Browse healthy recipes, watch cooking demonstrations, and connect with useful community services.
LEGO Club
MoreHands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Hands-on LEGO building invites kindergarten through fifth-grade children to create, experiment, and trade ideas with fellow young builders. A welcoming library meetup supplies the bricks and encourages creative play and new friendships.
Chess Club
MoreCasual chess games and skill-building welcome players of every age and experience level in a friendly community setting. No registration is needed; children under 11 must enter with an adult.
Casual chess games and skill-building welcome players of every age and experience level in a friendly community setting. No registration is needed; children under 11 must enter with an adult.
Casual chess games and skill-building welcome players of every age and experience level in a friendly community setting. No registration is needed; children under 11 must enter with an adult.
Youth Chess
MoreCasual 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.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Younger children are welcome with an adult staying alongside anyone under 11.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting. A storytime designed to build early literacy and encourage young children’s love of reading.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting. A storytime designed to build early literacy and encourage young children’s love of reading.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 enjoy picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities in a welcoming library setting. A storytime designed to build early literacy and encourage young children’s love of reading.
Hands-on community gardening workday with weeding, planting, and general garden care on the library grounds. Bring gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a casual weekday-morning meetup that may shift with conditions.
Hands-on community gardening workday with weeding, planting, and general garden care on the library grounds. Bring gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a casual weekday-morning meetup that may shift with conditions.
Hands-on community gardening workday with weeding, planting, and general garden care on the library grounds. Bring gloves and a water bottle, dress for the weather, and expect a casual weekday-morning meetup that may shift with conditions.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Settle in for a family-friendly evening of board games, puzzles, and chess, with a broad game library to explore or favorite games brought from home.
Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.
Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.
Library supporters gather for updates on upcoming programs and garden events, sharing community news and strengthening connections around Leicester’s public library.