Winter Library Challenge
A winterlong reading and play challenge invites children, teens, and adults to complete library challenge cards, earn a small prize, and enter an age-group 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Create blue winter snowflakes with soft pom-poms and jewel embellishments, adding shimmer and color to seasonal decorations in a playful, hands-on activity for young crafters.
Create blue winter snowflakes with soft pom-poms and jewel embellishments, adding shimmer and color to seasonal decorations in a playful, hands-on activity for young crafters.
Create blue winter snowflakes with soft pom-poms and jewel embellishments, adding shimmer and color to seasonal decorations in a playful, hands-on activity for young crafters.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks, with Duplo blocks available for younger children. This welcoming, all-ages library activity encourages hands-on creativity; children under 11 must stay with an adult.