Gentle Stretch

10:30am - 11:30am
Ages 21+
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 21+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!
Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Claire at 543-7675 ext. 2553 or e-mail claire@bclib.org.

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Mt. Washington Branch
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Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, STEM Learning, Technology Class
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Hang out, play, and explore all that the library has to offer!

At Teen Lounge, your experience is in YOUR hands. Drop in when you like, and choose whichever activity suits your mood. Play on our gaming laptops and consoles, explore the world of virtual reality, create your own art projects, tinker with a variety of technology and engineering tools, get your game on with an assortment of board and card games, and share the experience with your friends. Plus, enjoy free refreshments!

For ages 10–18. Just drop in!
Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Paws for Reading

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Animal Visit, Books & Authors, Early Childhood
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Reading can be a PAWsitive experience...

Studies show that children who read aloud on a regular basis can achieve drastic improvements in their reading skills! And animals provide a safe, encouraging presence for new and struggling readers. Join trainer Christy Almond and a therapy dog from Pawsibilities Unleashed as he or she patiently listens to you read without teasing, laughing, or judging.

Sharing books with furry supporters helps kids to:

  • Sustain concentration and focus
  • Increase reading comprehension
  • Expand their use of vocabulary and language
  • Boost confidence and pride in their reading skills
  • Cultivate a higher motivation for reading and learning
  • Foster positive social interactions
  • Feel more comfortable about school and learning
  • Enjoy the experience of reading

Oh, and the dogs enjoy it, too!

Psst... Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of the month and prepare to read for about 10 minutes. A time slot sheet will be available 30 minutes before the program begins.