Inspired by March Madness, this low-key teen night turns the library into a bracket of chaos featuring snack showdowns, game voting, silly challenges, and opinion battles. Teens will help decide what advances by cheering, tasting, competing, and casting their votes as the bracket narrows to one ultimate champion. No sports skills required—just come ready to … Continued
This five-week program gives teens the chance to build real leadership skills while creating something meaningful for the library. Participants will engage in hands-on skills activities and, over the course of the program, develop their own program that they will have the opportunity to run in the library. Teens should plan to commit to all … Continued
Celebrate Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with a taste test and trivia showdown! Drop in to sample a few different chocolate chip cookies, vote for your favorite, and answer fun cookie trivia for bragging rights. No baking, no decorating—just cookies, opinions, and a little friendly competition. No registration required.
Unleash your imagination at Tween Creations! This month we’ll be making Lucky Charm jewelry and keychains! Tween Creations is a hands-on craft program for ages 8-12! Each session features a fun and unique project—from painting and sculpting to DIY decor and upcycled art. Whether you’re a seasoned maker or just love to try new things, … Continued
2020 marked the 100th anniversary of the passage of the 19th amendment, which granted women the right of suffrage. However, the struggle didn’t start with the Seneca Falls Woman’s Rights Convention in 1848. It started decades before with women fighting on all fronts for their equality. Hear excerpts from primary source documents honoring the women … Continued
End the month on a friendly note! Take a pause and treat yourself with Tuesday Morning Book Break — coffee, tea, breakfast goodies, and friendly conversation about books, life, and everything in between. No reading list, no pressure (but we’ll have selections on-hand to browse!) — just a warm mid-morning gathering to enjoy community, conversation, … Continued
Share tips with fellow caregivers on assisting family members with autism spectrum disorders. Or, get info to care for yourself. Here’s a chance to gain connection and talk freely with others. This month, speak with Lisa Collins and Sue Valente of the Doug Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism. Get an overview of organization, the resources offered, … Continued
Teens are invited to put their creative craft skills to work. Maker Mondays take place once a month in the Teen Zone and will feature a different craft. Teens can drop in anytime between 2:30-4:00. Registration will help us make sure to have enough supplies. No registration required.
Get inspired with an educational craft for Black History Month. In this low-pressure workshop, we’ll explore the work of James Denmark! After a brief introduction to his art, try your hand at imitating his well-known style of collage. Arrange pre-cut shapes–or cut your own–to create landscapes, portraits, or abstract art. While examples will be given, … Continued
Drop-in with your toddler/preschooler anytime during the 60 minutes for some hands-on sensory freeplay* If you can’t make it, try coming to our next one on Feb. 11th! Best for ages 2-5 with a caregiver. *Note that some activities will include items that may present a choking hazard to some children. Caregiver supervision and discretion … Continued
