Knitting Club

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Knitting Club will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

Join our group for help with a project, knitting company, or to knit for charity. Our group is free and all are welcome. For more information, call 773-7124, or visit the library.

1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

On the following Mondays in 2020:

January 13 and 27

February 10 and 24

March 23

April 13 and 27

May 11

June 8 and 22

August 10 and 24

September 14 and 28

October 12 and 26

November 9 and 23

December 14 and 28

Adult Book Club

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Adult Book Club will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

Meets monthly on various Monday evenings, 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.  

All are welcome; refreshments are served.  

No registration is necessary.

2020

January 13- Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens

February 10- Beartown by Fredrik Backman

March 16- The Alice Network by Kate Quinn

April 20- The Tea Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See

May 18- The Library Book by Susan Orlean

June 15- The Immoral Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot

July 20- Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann

August 17- Finding Dorothy by Elizabeth Letts

September 21- The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern

October 19- Searching for Syvie Lee by Jean Kwok

November 16- The Giver of Stars by Jojo Moyes

December 21- Lovely War by Julie Berry

Author Visit: Lissa Marie Redmond

Thursday, May 21st @ 6:00 pm

Lissa will lead a discussion on her book A Means to an End: A Cold Case Investigation Book #3.

Copies will be available for sale.

For more information on her books visit www.lissamarieredmond.com

Toddler Lapsit

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Toddler Lapsit will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

**Due to popular demand, there are now TWO Toddler Lapsit sessions!**

Wednesdays

10:00 AM to 10:30 AM

OR

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

February 5 - May 13*

*no class February 19 or April 15

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for children ages 18 months - 3 years old, with an adult caregiver.

Registration is requested. Call 773-7124 for more information.

Preschool Storytime

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Preschool Storytime will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

Thursdays from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM

February 6 - May 21*

*no class February 20 or April 16

Ages 3 - 5 with caregiver. Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities designed to boost early literacy skills for preschool-aged children.

Registration required. Please call 773-7124 for more information.

Sensory Playtime

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Sensory Playtime will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

On the following Fridays:

February 7 and 21

March 13 and 27

April 24

May 8 and 22

Ages 2 - 5 *with caregiver*. Be prepared to get a little messy! Drop in with your curious little ones and let them explore, discover, create, and play! Sensory play promotes language development, fine/gross motor skills, social interaction, and can help with pre-writing skills, too. Plus, it's a lot of FUN for both child and caregiver.

Registration is not required. Please call the library at 773-7124 for more information.

LEGO Club

IMPORTANT UPDATE: LEGO Club will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

On the following Saturdays:

January 4 and 18

February 1 and 15

March 7 and 21

April 4 and 18

May 9 and 16

Open session of LEGO Club for children ages 6 - 12 years old.

No registration necessary. Drop-in and build.

Tales for Tails

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Tales for Tails will not be held until further notice. This is a precautionary measure being done to reduce the potential exposure to the coronavirus. Please stay tuned for details about future library programs.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

On the following Saturdays:

January 18

February 15

March 21

April 18

May 16

Share a story with a therapy dog from the SPCA's PAWS for Love Program.

Register for a 15-minute reading session. All dogs are behavior tested and therapy certified. Family program - all ages. Please call 773-7124 for more information or to register for your session.

Kids' Art Class Series

Tuesdays

6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

May 26th: We've Lost Our Marbles!

Join us as we create a beautiful mixed media project in the style of American photorealist painter Glennray Tutor. We will create a fun and unique marble still life using watercolor, chalk pastel and collage techniques.

June 2nd: Llama Llama-- Just Art, No Drama!

Join us as we create a hilarious and adorable llama-themed art project. This project incorporates many art techniques--from drawing skills and pattern painting to paper weaving.

June 9th: The Very Awesome Eric Carle Collage Workshop

In this workshop we will create a series of painted papers that we will cut, layer, and assemble into an animal collage--just like Eric Carle!

June 16th: Wondrous Weaving

In this workshop we will create a beautiful woven wall hanging. We will learn the ins and outs (or unders and overs!) of weaving, then hone our skills using a variety of textures and fibers to create a unique tapestry. We'll finish them off with handmade pom poms and tassels!

This series is best for ages 7 and up. Caregivers are welcome to attend.

Registration required. Limited to 20 participants. Please register for each session you wish to attend.

FREE and all supplies provided.

Call 773-7124 for more information.