Event List

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!

Ready to slay a lich, share some laughs, and roll for adventure? 💀🗡️🎲

Meet fellow heroes for a night of dice, storytelling, and epic quests! Whether you’re brand new to D&D, a player searching for a party, or a Dungeon Master ready to run your own campaign, you’ll find a welcoming table here.

No need to tidy up your lair for this party—the library is your tavern, your dungeon, your community, and your guide if you want one. Just bring your curiosity and your best natural 20 energy!

Join us if you dare...

Dive into the dark, chilling world of horror fiction on the fourth Thursday of the month! Whether you're a seasoned fan of the macabre or just looking to dip your toes into the genre, this club is for you. Each month, we'll journey through a handpicked selection of horror—some timeless classics, others fresh frights from modern authors—and gather to share our thoughts, theories, and shivers.

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

A whole latte fun...

Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. 
–Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts.

Exchange items might include:

• Plant bulbs, cuttings, or starts 
  (items should be prepared, neatly labeled, and ready to share)
• Potted plants or houseplants
• More!

Psst...

• This event is being offered simultaneously at four locations. Visit your favorite branch—or swing by all of them!
• Want to start a garden from the ground up? Check out vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more from the Seed Library at our Nichols location.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. 
–Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts.

Exchange items might include:

• Plant bulbs, cuttings, or starts 
  (items should be prepared, neatly labeled, and ready to share)
• Potted plants or houseplants
• More!

Psst...

• This event is being offered simultaneously at four locations. Visit your favorite branch—or swing by all of them!
• Want to start a garden from the ground up? Check out vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more from the Seed Library at our Nichols location.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. 
–Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts.

Exchange items might include:

• Plant bulbs, cuttings, or starts 
  (items should be prepared, neatly labeled, and ready to share)
• Potted plants or houseplants
• More!

Psst...

• This event is being offered simultaneously at four locations. Visit your favorite branch—or swing by all of them!
• Want to start a garden from the ground up? Check out vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more from the Seed Library at our Nichols location.

If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. 
–Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts.

Exchange items might include:

• Plant bulbs, cuttings, or starts 
  (items should be prepared, neatly labeled, and ready to share)
• Potted plants or houseplants
• More!

Psst...

• This event is being offered simultaneously at four locations. Visit your favorite branch—or swing by all of them!
• Want to start a garden from the ground up? Check out vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more from the Seed Library at our Nichols location.

Regular yoga is so intimidating—try chair yoga!

Start your week well with "choga" fun and relaxation with certified instructor Sara Stearns of Derby City Yoga.

Now you can enjoy a gentler yoga workout without becoming an arm-and-leg pretzel. This low-impact version is performed with a chair for support, making it perfect for a beginner or someone with difficulty balancing. Some individuals in wheelchairs may also be able to participate; please consult your doctor first if you have medical questions or concerns.

Play. Explore. Investigate.

Sensational sensory fun awaits! Bring your little ones to the library to explore sensory learning. Sensory play is designed to stimulate a young child's senses—hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, touching—and to create an early, natural introduction to the scientific processes as children play and investigate. Bottom line: kids have TONS of hands-on fun while strengthening important cognitive skills and fine and gross motor skills.

At each session, we will provide several exciting sensory stations for your child to explore while introducing you to early learning tools to benefit your child's development. Plus, we will provide a take-home project so you can continue the learning and fun beyond your visit! Things could get messy, so be sure to dress appropriately.

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.

Now you have something to look forward to on Mondays...

Book lovers unite on the 4th Monday of the month! Join us for a relaxing evening at the library to discuss our latest book selection chosen by the group. Each meetup will be a new experience and you never know what will happen—you might get to lead the discussion (but only if you want!), or a special guest might make an appearance!

BONUS ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

• Readers receive a copy of the book to keep!
• Movie nights! If a movie adaptation of our selected titles exists, a film viewing will be scheduled a few days after our regular meeting.

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.