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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.

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Play with Purpose

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K
Play with Purpose:

Unleash the power of play...Join us for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and meaningful connections on the first Friday of the month! Play with Purpose is designed to provide...

For ages 2–6. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Unleash the power of play...

Join us for an afternoon of discovery, creativity, and meaningful connections on the first Friday of the month! Play with Purpose is designed to provide a safe, magical space where children can freely express themselves, work together with other children, and learn to overcome conflicts and challenges in the most fun and playful way possible.

What to expect:

  • Free Play Fun: Dive into an hour of pure, unstructured playtime with child-safe building tools, foam blocks, mini structures, and more! Watch imaginations soar as kids create and explore.
  • Creative Time: In the last 30 minutes, it's art time! Kids will draw their playtime adventures and share their masterpieces with parents or guardians. Plus, every child gets a special binder to keep their drawings for future discussions and inspiration!
  • For Parents & Guardians: This is your chance to peek into your child's world, see their creativity in action, and gain wonderful insights. Come observe and watch your child grow!

For ages 2–6. Just drop in!

Girls Who Code

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Group Meetup, STEM Learning, Technology Class
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens

Who runs the world...? 👩🏽‍💻💪

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning, Technology Class
Event Details:

Who runs the world...? 👩🏽‍💻💪

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached) at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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LEGO Club

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
LEGO Club:

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 projec...

For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!

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

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!

For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!

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Tech for Tots

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K

Little hands, big discoveries! 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Little hands, big discoveries! 

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Teen Lounge

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

Ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Table
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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LEGO Club

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
LEGO Club:

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 projec...

For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

For ages 5 and up. Just drop in!

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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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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

Image reads "Teen Lounge" on a blue brick background. Graphics of a computer, dice, snacks, VR headset, and art easel are to the left of the title.

Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached) at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

Ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Table
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

Penguin Pals

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Get ready to meet the coolest VIPs—Very Important Penguins! 🐧✨

Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Get ready to meet the coolest VIPs—Very Important Penguins! 🐧✨

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Silly Safaris

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Mammals and reptiles and hibernators, oh my… 🐍❄️🐾

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Mammals and reptiles and hibernators, oh my… 🐍❄️🐾

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.

Image shows a red train traveling from left to right past green grass and a blue sky. Steam from the engine comes out in the shape of school supplies and other symbols including a light bulb, an artist pallette, a compass, a calculator, gears, a test tube, and a microscope. Inside a cloud of smoke are the words "Homeschool Librartory."

Homeschool Libratory

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Elementary Ages
Homeschool Libratory:

Full STEAM ahead to the Homeschool Libratory… Explore hands-on STEAM activities with your fellow homeschoolers each month. At each Libratory meetup, we’ll do something new and e...

For ages 5–12. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Full STEAM ahead to the Homeschool Libratory…

Explore hands-on STEAM activities with your fellow homeschoolers each month. At each Libratory meetup, we’ll do something new and exciting with all your new friends. "School" is in session!

For ages 5–12. Just drop in!

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached) at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Table at Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

Ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Teen Table
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hillview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Cancelled
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!

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Teen Lounge

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached) at Nichols Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Teen Lounge:

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 ...

For ages 12–18. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

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!