
Winter Library Challenge
Read and play through a winter-long library challenge open to all ages, with separate groups for adults, teens, elementary readers, and pre-readers. Return a completed challenge card 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.

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.

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.

Paws & Pages
MoreChildren read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.

Children read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.
Children read aloud to registered therapy dogs in a relaxed, nonjudgmental setting. The low-pressure sessions encourage reading practice, confidence, and positive connections with furry listeners.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Creative, hands-on LEGO building welcomes children and adults, with standard bricks and Duplo blocks supplied for open-ended construction. A relaxed, all-ages library meetup encourages imagination and family participation.

Creative, hands-on LEGO building welcomes children and adults, with standard bricks and Duplo blocks supplied for open-ended construction. A relaxed, all-ages library meetup encourages imagination and family participation.
Creative, hands-on LEGO building welcomes children and adults, with standard bricks and Duplo blocks supplied for open-ended construction. A relaxed, all-ages library meetup encourages imagination and family participation.

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.

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.

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.
