
Youth Rock Painting
Young children create personalized rock art with colorful designs, then add their creations to a growing community Rock Snake. Designed for ages three to six; registration is required.
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Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.

Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.
Children ages 6–11 create clay creatures, design fantasy characters, and make a DIY dragon egg inspired by Reading Dragons & Friends. Registration is required, and each child receives an exclusive collectible card.

Learn how to contribute to a community fiber-art installation through yarn bombing, with supplies available to pick up or bring from home. Adult participants are welcome.

Learn how to contribute to a community fiber-art installation through yarn bombing, with supplies available to pick up or bring from home. Adult participants are welcome.
Learn how to contribute to a community fiber-art installation through yarn bombing, with supplies available to pick up or bring from home. Adult participants are welcome.

A relaxed community crafting afternoon invites adults to contribute yarn work to a collaborative yarn bomb art project or bring their own supplies and continue a personal creative project.

A relaxed community crafting afternoon invites adults to contribute yarn work to a collaborative yarn bomb art project or bring their own supplies and continue a personal creative project.
A relaxed community crafting afternoon invites adults to contribute yarn work to a collaborative yarn bomb art project or bring their own supplies and continue a personal creative project.

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.
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.

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.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 create colorful fall tree art with paint, paper, glue, markers, and crayons in a playful, hands-on library craft session—messy clothes encouraged.

Preschoolers ages 3–5 create colorful fall tree art with paint, paper, glue, markers, and crayons in a playful, hands-on library craft session—messy clothes encouraged.
Preschoolers ages 3–5 create colorful fall tree art with paint, paper, glue, markers, and crayons in a playful, hands-on library craft session—messy clothes encouraged.

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.

Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.

Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.
Hands-on activities introduce K–8 learners to mammalogy through an ecoExplore badge program, exploring mammals and wildlife observation while completing requirements for a science badge. Registration is required.

Little ones explore a hands-on pumpkin craft with paints, glue, paper, markers, and crayons in a playful, sensory-friendly library activity designed for children ages two and younger.

Little ones explore a hands-on pumpkin craft with paints, glue, paper, markers, and crayons in a playful, sensory-friendly library activity designed for children ages two and younger.
Little ones explore a hands-on pumpkin craft with paints, glue, paper, markers, and crayons in a playful, sensory-friendly library activity designed for children ages two and younger.

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.

Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.

Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.
Children ages 5–10 learn about mushrooms, then cut and arrange paper into a mosaic mushroom. This hands-on library activity combines nature education with a creative art project.

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.

Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.

Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.
Build reading confidence by practicing aloud with Toddy the therapy dog; appointments welcome elementary-aged children and adults developing their literacy skills in a supportive library setting.

Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.

Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.
Create a glittery tree ornament or colorful suncatcher using pigment dyes in a contained, low-mess children’s craft activity. Registration is required for this free seasonal workshop.

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.

Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.

Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.
Young artists ages 5–13 decorate their own faux stained glass Pokémon creations in a hands-on craft session. Registration is required, and space is limited.

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.

Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes invite children ages 3–5 into a playful preschool storytime focused on early literacy, listening, and movement.

Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes invite children ages 3–5 into a playful preschool storytime focused on early literacy, listening, and movement.
Picture books, songs, felt board stories, and action rhymes invite children ages 3–5 into a playful preschool storytime focused on early literacy, listening, and movement.

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.

Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.

Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.
Young children stretch, breathe, and listen to an interactive mindfulness storytime, then make a related craft. Designed for ages 2–6, with advance registration required and space limited.
