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Upcoming Youth Events

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Start Stitching!
Mon, Jun 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Learn to sew by hand. We will make a project from start to finish.... more
Learn to sew by hand. We will make a project from start to finish. Please sign up for one session only.
This event is full
Explore Your Senses!
Tue, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Join your child in engaging their senses as they explore and uncover a... more
Join your child in engaging their senses as they explore and uncover a variety of textures, sounds, scents, colors, and patterns.
Explore Your Senses!
Tue, Jun 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Join your child in engaging their senses as they explore and uncover a... more
Join your child in engaging their senses as they explore and uncover a variety of textures, sounds, scents, colors, and patterns.
Book Match Subscription Box
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Youth, Teens, & Adults
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Jul 03, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
Coding Club
Fri, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club... more
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club is for you! Register for as many (or as few) sessions as you’d like.
Precious Prints!
Fri, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Program Room60
Little hands + precious prints = lasting memories. Families will enjoy... more
Little hands + precious prints = lasting memories. Families will enjoy fun, safe, and easy activities while making treasured keepsakes together.
LIBRARY CLOSED
Sat, Jul 04, All day
Independence Day
Storytime
Wed, Jul 08, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Dog Days of Summer: Paws-itive Hangout
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged... more
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged visitors! Come spend time with calm and attentive therapy dogs. All ages are welcome.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
The Stuffed Animal of Your Dreams
Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Youth Program Room60
Come and dream up your own stuffed animal! We'll provide the... more
Come and dream up your own stuffed animal! We'll provide the inspiration, you provide the imagination. Then, bring your own design to life as a two-dimensional felt creation.
Family Storytime
Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Jul 10, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
Coding Club
Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club... more
Interested in coding? No matter your experience level, the Coding Club is for you! Register for as many (or as few) sessions as you’d like.
Junior Picassos
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
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New arrivals

To find new arrivals in the library, ask for help at the Ask Me Desk.

NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.