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

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
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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.

For ages 0–2. Just drop in!

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

Destination Kindergarten

10:00am - 11:00am
Pre-K
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
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Jump on the learning bus...

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

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Storytelling
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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.

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Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.

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

Senior Strength Training

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Ages 55+
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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Get active and stay strong...

Join us every week for a full-body strength-training session using resistance bands. This class is specifically designed to help older adults build and maintain strength for overall health or improved body composition. Instructor Hannah Southard will adjust the workout as needed to accommodate the individual strength levels and requirements of participants.

Please note:

  • Wear clothing that will be comfortable for a light workout.
  • Bottled water will be provided.
  • Before you start any exercise program, it is recommended that you check with your physician.

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ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

Originally from Northern Ireland, Hannah Southard came to the United States in 2017 for a tennis coaching internship. She discovered that her passion for fitness expanded beyond tennis, and she became a NASM-certified personal trainer. After moving to Kentucky, she also got certified as a yoga instructor and a precision nutrition coach. Hannah has experience training people of all ages and aims to make fitness fun while creating an enjoyable and sustainable healthy lifestyle for everyone! 

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Gentle Stretch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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.

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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, SummerQuest
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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!

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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Floral Fables: Where Books and Blooms Collide

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Nichols Branch
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Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Literary fun is in bloom...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Girls Who Code

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens, Tweens
Central Library
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning
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Who runs the world...?

Become a girl who codes! Join us every other Thursday to unlock the mysteries of coding. Gain confidence and explore real-world impacts as you learn a variety of coding skills.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group.

Explorer Club

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Mt. Washington Branch
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Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Gardening & Nature, STEM Learning
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Let's go on an adventure...

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Cozy Readers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Hillview Branch
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Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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!

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This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

Reading Together

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration
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Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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Diversify your reading...