Upcoming Events
This year's Big/Middle/Little Read is focusing on little-known stories about real spies in history. Join us after school for a variety of spy training games and activities! Ages 7-18. Children under 8 years old must have a caregiver present.
Saturday, November 2, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
For children and their caregivers. Have a young (pretend) vet, grocery store manager, or farm-to-table chef in the family? Flex those imagination muscles by engaging with our variety of dramatic play stations set up around the library. Think "pop-up children's museum" meets "supercharged literacy zone."
Monday, November 11, 1-3pm
Celebrate DiNovember with a variety of dinosaur-themed crafts and activities! Geared towards ages 7-18. Children under 8 years old must have a caregiver present.
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Saturday, December 2
Enjoy Santa Storytime, craft stations, photo opportunities with Santa,
and a mailbox to send your letters to the North Pole!
- Santa Storytime @ 10am
- Visits with Santa starting at 10:30am
- Craft stations starting at 10:30am
Visit the Children's Area
Our cozy children's area features a variety of toys and activities for playing and learning.
We have collections of books and audio for children ages birth-18, learning kits and busy boxes on a variety of subjects.
Come over to play and connect with other families!
Wondering what to expect during a visit to the library? Click here to learn more and view a social narrative.
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School-age materials are available in the Intermediate Area.
Storytimes
Wondering what to expect at storytime?
Click here to learn more.
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All Ages Storytime - Mondays @ 10 am & Thursdays @ 6:30 pm
Toddler Music - Thursdays @ 10 am
There is NO Thursday Storytime September 26 or October 24 to share the space with Big Read programs. Check out the *French Macaron Demonstration or Talk with Former CIA Agent Christina Hillsberg instead!