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Hillview Branch Library CLOSED for Expansion & Renovation

All Day 11/28 - 12/1
Hillview Branch

Hillview Branch Library is currently closed for a major expansion and renovation project.We expect to reopen in Fall/Winter 2026 with more space, more resources, and more room to g...

Closing
Branches:
Hillview Branch
Description:

Hillview Branch Library is currently closed for a major expansion and renovation project.

CLOSED for New Year's Eve

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All locations are closed in celebration of the new year until January 2nd. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year!

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations are closed in celebration of the new year until January 2nd. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year!

CLOSED for New Year's Day

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

Happy New Year! Regular library hours will resume tomorrow.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

Happy New Year! Regular library hours will resume tomorrow.

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

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Homeschool Connect

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Homeschool Connect:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids! Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activitie...

For all ages. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

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Blood Drive with American Red Cross

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Blood Drive with American Red Cross:

DID YOU KNOW? Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood...Blood donors help save the lives of people of all ages every day, including burn victims, heart surgery and cancer ...

Reservations for specific times can be made at redcrossblood.org. Otherwise, j

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

DID YOU KNOW? Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood...

Blood donors help save the lives of people of all ages every day, including burn victims, heart surgery and cancer patients, trauma victims, and many others. BCPL is partnering with the American Red Cross to provide a safe, relaxing, and convenient location to donate blood. You can make a difference by giving a small part of your day to join us. Whatever your blood type may be, all types are valuable and can help save lives.

For ages 16 and up.
Donors under the age of 17 must have a signed parental consent form to participate. Donors ages 16 or 17 MUST show a form of ID that includes their birthdate.

Please bring your donor card, driver's license, or two other forms of identification. Be prepared to list all of the over-the-counter and prescription medications you are currently taking.

🩸🩸🩸❤️

Additional tips for the day of your donation:

  • Drink an extra 16 oz. of water (or other nonalcoholic drink) before your appointment.
  • Eat a healthy meal, avoiding fatty foods like hamburgers, fries, or ice cream.
  • Wear a shirt with sleeves that you can roll up above your elbows.
  • Let us know if you have a preferred arm or particular vein that has been used successfully in the past to draw blood.
  • Relax, listen to music, talk to other donors, or read while you donate.

For more information on the requirements for giving blood, please visit redcrossblood.org.

Reservations for specific times can be made at redcrossblood.org. Otherwise, j

CLOSED for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All BCPL locations are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular library services will resume on Tuesday.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All BCPL locations are closed in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Regular library services will resume on Tuesday.

Stars Hollow-day

Sunday, January 25, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

If you smell snow, this one’s for you. ❄️☕✨

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Community Event, Fandom Fun, Holiday Program
Event Details:

If you smell snow, this one’s for you. ❄️☕✨

Image reads "Teen Service Hour" against a mint background. The "o" in "hour" is a clock. To the right of the title are two colorful circles and inside one of the circles is a photo of two teens smiling.

Teen Service Hour

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

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Homeschool Connect

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Homeschool Connect:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids! Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activitie...

For all ages. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

Image reads "Teen Service Hour" against a mint background. The "o" in "hour" is a clock. To the right of the title are two colorful circles and inside one of the circles is a photo of two teens smiling.

Teen Service Hour

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

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Youth Art Gallery

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families

Get inspired...

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

Get inspired...

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Image reads "Home School Connect" inside of a house outline. The background is a yard scene with grass, the sky, a fence, and the sun in the left corner.

Homeschool Connect

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Homeschool Connect:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids! Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activitie...

For all ages. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

Image reads "Teen Service Hour" against a mint background. The "o" in "hour" is a clock. To the right of the title are two colorful circles and inside one of the circles is a photo of two teens smiling.

Teen Service Hour

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

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Paint & Sip Night

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Shake, sip, and splash on some color...  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Shake, sip, and splash on some color...  

Graphic promoting Workforce Workshops, featuring large gear icons with images representing job search, resumes, career questions, and education. The main blue gear displays a checkmark and the text ‘Workforce Workshops.’ Additional gears show icons of a resume, speech bubbles with a question mark, a computer labeled ‘Job Search,’ and a graduation cap.

Workforce Workshops

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Age Group:
Adults, Teens

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Community Event, Job & Career
Event Details:

Build your confidence. Boost your skills. Step into what’s next. 💼✨

Image reads "Home School Connect" inside of a house outline. The background is a yard scene with grass, the sky, a fence, and the sun in the left corner.

Homeschool Connect

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Homeschool Connect:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids! Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activitie...

For all ages. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

Image reads "Teen Service Hour" against a mint background. The "o" in "hour" is a clock. To the right of the title are two colorful circles and inside one of the circles is a photo of two teens smiling.

Teen Service Hour

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fish Bowl at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a difference, one hour at a time!

Image reads "Home School Connect" inside of a house outline. The background is a yard scene with grass, the sky, a fence, and the sun in the left corner.

Homeschool Connect

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Homeschool Connect:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids! Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activitie...

For all ages. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Community Event, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

A fun, casual hangout for homeschooling parents and their kids!

Bring "school" to the library as you connect with other members of the homeschool community! We'll have activities at each session for students of different ages and interests, but the main purpose of this program is to give you a fun and casual hangout to share experiences and get to know other homeschooling families. Parents and families just curious about homeschooling are welcome to attend, too!

For all ages. Just drop in!

CLOSED for Staff Development Day

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All BCPL locations will be closed for a full day of staff training and team-building. We’ll be back on Saturday, recharged, refreshed, and ready to help with all your library needs...

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All BCPL locations will be closed for a full day of staff training and team-building. We’ll be back on Saturday, recharged, refreshed, and ready to help with all your library needs! 

CLOSED for Memorial Day

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday weekend.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday weekend.

CLOSED for Juneteenth

All Day
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site

All locations are closed for the holiday.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Dorothea Stottman Annex, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All locations are closed for the holiday.