Event List

B-I-N-G-O!

Bring the kids, the grandparents, your siblings, or whoever you like for a night of lively competition and AWESOME PRIZES. At this program, luck’s always on your side because (1) it’s a fun social night for all and (2) everybody wins! Even if you don't win, you can still pick one of our consolation prizes at the end of the program.

Plus—BONUS!!!—bingo is excellent reinforcement for kiddos learning their letters and numbers or practicing social skills like listening, sportsmanship, or following directions.

Join other LEGO enthusiasts as we explore our creativity...

Show off your LEGO-building skills at the library as you build something amazing together or engineer your own project. We'll provide the LEGO bricks—you provide the imagination!

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.

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.

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.

Bring your lunch to the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!

Come enjoy a good, bookish conversation for a lunch to remember. Share your own reading adventures, get recommendations, and discuss our latest book selection. Coffee and tea will be provided.

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.

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.

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!

B-I-N-G-O!

Bring the kids, the grandparents, your siblings, or whoever you like for a night of lively competition and AWESOME PRIZES. At this program, luck’s always on your side because (1) it’s a fun social night for all and (2) everybody wins! Even if you don't win, you can still pick one of our consolation prizes at the end of the program.

Plus—BONUS!!!—bingo is excellent reinforcement for kiddos learning their letters and numbers or practicing social skills like listening, sportsmanship, or following directions.

Happy holidays from everywhere...

Join us for a whirlwind trip around the globe. Prepare to laugh, learn, and get crafty as you explore a variety of traditions and holidays including Christmas, Diwali, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Upon entering the library, pick up your travel itinerary and make your way around the world. At each destination, you will get a fun tour of holiday traditions and even collect a souvenir or two!

Psst... We would love for you to bring and share information about your traditions! 

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!

Murder, mayhem, and other misdeeds—oh my!

If you're obsessed with true crime stories and podcasts, you won't want to miss this virtual book club with BCPL resident true-crime fanatics! Join LaDonna to bond over the macabre and explore this gripping and disturbing genre where the truth is often stranger than fiction. We'll discuss a new book and case each month.

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.

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.

Come sing along...

Bond with your baby and meet new friends during this special storytime designed for our youngest patrons and their caregivers. Bounce, wiggle, and giggle together as you share short books and learn rhymes, songs, and fingerplays that nurture language skills and foster brain development. Plus, enjoy tummy time and targeted activities designed to stimulate your child's senses.

Each session offers literacy tips and strategies to promote social, motor, and early-literacy skills.

Let's enjoy the fun and games, together!

Join us every Wednesday for good company and a ton of fun. Get together with other game enthusiasts to play a variety of card and tabletop games like American mahjong, Phase 10, Rook, and more. Play your favorites with friends or learn to play something new!

Psst... Don't see one of your favorite games? Bring it with you to share with the group or suggest something new for our collection!

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.

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.

Calling all crafters...

Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!

Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!

From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!

• Button crafts
• Clock making
• Decoupage
• Jewelry making
• Leatherworking
• Painting
• Paper crafts
• Scrapbooking
• Thread crafts
  (crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)
• Upcycled crafts
• Wire projects
• Wood crafts & woodburning
• Wreath making