Closing

CLOSED for Water Leak Repair in Area

All Day
Lebanon Junction Branch
Branches:
Lebanon Junction Branch
Description:

For the safety and comfort of staff and patrons, we will be closed for the day while our water is shut off by the Lebanon Junction Water Works for a leak repair in the area. We expect to reopen on Friday under a boil advisory.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
Closed
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 61
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Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.

Special Toddler Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 26th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 21st: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 8th: Valentine’s Day Party
  • MARCH 28th: E
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
Cancelled

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Lebanon Junction Branch
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Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Come sing along...

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Baby Rhyme Time

10:00am - 11:00am
Babies & Toddlers
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Come sing along...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Active 55+

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
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Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness, Technology Class
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55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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When I say to a parent, "read to a child," I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. —Mem Fox

Reading becomes a favorite treat as we explore early literacy through stories, songs, and a simple craft. This free program for the whole family is designed to provide kids a foundation for kindergarten and to offer a fun, safe space for children of all ages to learn, socialize, and play. We strive to create fun and rich experiences that build a love of books, libraries, and learning that will stay with children for a lifetime.

As of January 2024, weekly Family Storytimes will also be available on Tuesdays.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Lounge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Table
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
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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 12–18. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

'Tis the Season

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens, Kids, Families
Nichols Branch
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Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
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'Tis the season of giving!

Join us every Thursday in December to craft seasonal items and decorations. Share them with friends and family, or craft yourself a little present to keep.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Readers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
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Cozy up with a good book...

Join us on the second Thursday of the month for book club, cozy style! We explore a variety of genres, but we stick mostly to gentler stories including cozy mysteries, romance, and feel-good fiction. Happy endings, limited angst, and likeable characters guaranteed!

Psst... From delicious muffins to savory artisan breads, enjoy a new tasty bakery treat at each meetup—each item selected to give cozy vibes and pair perfectly with our monthly read!

UPCOMING SELECTIONS INCLUDE:

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group.

Pokémon Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Mt. Washington Branch
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Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Gotta catch ’em all!

Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Thursday of the month for Pokémon Club! Enjoy a fun new Pokémon-inspired activity at each session. Plus, visit entertaining activity stations to learn how to play the card game, trade some of your best creatures, and play fun Pokémon mini games.

Psst… Do you play Pokémon Go? Visit a few PokéStops and a gym while you’re at the library!

For ages 0–18. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Cancelled

True Crime Chat (Originally rescheduled from 12/7)

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Lebanon Junction Branch
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Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Group Meetup
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Establish your alibi...

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for True Crime Chat! It's the perfect scene for armchair detectives and true-crime fans to meet up and discuss current and past cases. We'll explore cases from podcasts, news outlets, documentaries, nonfiction literature, and more!

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Reading Together

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Central Library
Closed
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Diversify your reading...