Winter Library Challenge
Read and play through a winterlong library challenge with groups for adults, teens, elementary readers, and pre-readers. Turn in completed cards by January 30 for a small prize and grand-prize drawing.
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A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards between December 1 and January 30, with prizes and a grand prize drawing.
A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards between December 1 and January 30, with prizes and a grand prize drawing.
A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards between December 1 and January 30, with prizes and a grand prize drawing.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
Build early and emergent literacy through age-group storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers, with stories, songs, movement, and hands-on activities designed for young children.
LEGO® Night
MoreChildren in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
Children in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
Children in grades K–5 build LEGO creations around a monthly theme or invent freely, drawing inspiration from books. Selected builds are displayed in the library’s kids’ area until the next session.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Share children’s stories, songs, and movement that nurture early and emergent literacy for babies through preschoolers. Stay for a themed craft with parents and caregivers.
Chess Mates
MoreCasual, 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.
Winter Origami
MoreFold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Fold ordinary paper into intricate winter decorations and handmade holiday gifts in an accessible origami workshop. Beginners and experienced makers ages eight and up can learn traditional paper-folding techniques together.
Library Tour
MoreExplore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
Explore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
Explore behind-the-scenes library spaces while staff share little-known features, practical tips, and ways to make the most of library resources. A welcoming one-hour orientation for newcomers and longtime readers alike.
Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.
Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.
Strum familiar holiday songs in a welcoming, beginner-friendly group circle, with song packets available in advance and ukuleles to borrow. Children ages 7 and up may attend with an adult.
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.
Paws & Pages
MoreChildren build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
Children build reading confidence by reading aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The drop-in session supports literacy skills through a warm, encouraging animal-assisted experience.
Family Storytime
MoreStories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes invite children and caregivers into an interactive library gathering, ending with a take-home craft kit for hands-on family fun.
Stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes invite children and caregivers into an interactive library gathering, ending with a take-home craft kit for hands-on family fun.
Stories, songs, flannel-board tales, and action rhymes invite children and caregivers into an interactive library gathering, ending with a take-home craft kit for hands-on family fun.
Library Tour
MoreA staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.
A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.
A staff-led, behind-the-scenes walk through the library with insider tips on services, spaces, and hidden resources. Ideal for newcomers and longtime patrons looking to navigate catalogs, programs, and perks more effectively.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Browse free fresh produce and other healthy foods at a welcoming monthly mobile market. Bring reusable bags and discover resources that support nutritious eating and healthier lifestyles.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Memoir writing students share personal stories in a public reading at the library. The all-ages gathering offers a welcoming opportunity to listen to emerging personal narratives and connect through storytelling.
Squish, shape, and sculpt colorful playdough into imaginative creations while exploring numbers, letters, and shapes. A playful early-learning activity for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Squish, shape, and sculpt colorful playdough into imaginative creations while exploring numbers, letters, and shapes. A playful early-learning activity for preschoolers and their caregivers.
Squish, shape, and sculpt colorful playdough into imaginative creations while exploring numbers, letters, and shapes. A playful early-learning activity for preschoolers and their caregivers.
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.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Independent readers ages 10–13 explore books across varied genres and gather for lively discussions every other month. Choose the selections that interest you; registration is required.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.
Young readers ages 6 to 9 gather for lively discussions of selected books spanning varied genres, with independent reading or family read-alouds welcome and no requirement to read every selection.