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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.

Image reads "Anime Club" against a blue sunburst background. Two anime characters are to the left of the title. One anime character is to the right of the title.

Anime Club

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Saiyan hi to a good time...Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by ani...

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Image reads "Teen Open Mic Night + Sticker Swap" in neon pink, blue, and purple colors on a dark, starry background. A microphone on a stand is highlighted by a purple spotlight, and an oval sticker graphic reads "+ Sticker Swap" with sparkly accents throughout.

Teen Open Mic Night + Sticker Swap

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, Music & Dance
Age Group:
Teens

The mic is YOURS. 🎤

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance
Event Details:

The mic is YOURS. 🎤

Image reads "Anime Club" against a blue sunburst background. Two anime characters are to the left of the title. One anime character is to the right of the title.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Saiyan hi to a good time...Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by ani...

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

CLOSED for Easter

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

Sunday hours at the Central Library and Mt. Washington locations are canceled for the Easter holiday. All BCPL locations will be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

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

Sunday hours at the Central Library and Mt. Washington locations are canceled for the Easter holiday. All BCPL locations will be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

Dinky Gowen: Master of Illusion – Magic Show

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Blink… and whoa—what happened?! 🪄👀✨

Things are about to disappear, reappear, and defy all logic. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Blink… and whoa—what happened?! 🪄👀✨

Things are about to disappear, reappear, and defy all logic. 

Image reads "Anime Club" against a blue sunburst background. Two anime characters are to the left of the title. One anime character is to the right of the title.

Anime Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Saiyan hi to a good time...Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by ani...

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Image reads "Anime Club" against a blue sunburst background. Two anime characters are to the left of the title. One anime character is to the right of the title.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Saiyan hi to a good time...Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by ani...

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. 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! 

Image reads "Anime Club" against a blue sunburst background. Two anime characters are to the left of the title. One anime character is to the right of the title.

Anime Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

Saiyan hi to a good time...Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by ani...

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

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.

Freddy Fossil's Dino Show

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Things are about to get pre-hysterical… 🦖

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Things are about to get pre-hysterical… 🦖

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.

Dino Academy

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Attention, future paleontologists... ✨🦖

Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Attention, future paleontologists... ✨🦖

Shake, Rattle, and Roar with Miss September

Friday, June 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Lebanon Junction Branch
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families

Shake it. Rattle it. ROAR it out! 🦖

Miss September is bringing a Jurassic-sized adventure to the library—packed with puppets, magic, music, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. 

Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Shake it. Rattle it. ROAR it out! 🦖

Miss September is bringing a Jurassic-sized adventure to the library—packed with puppets, magic, music, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. 

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

Saturday, June 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library
Program Type:
Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, STEM Learning, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Age Group:
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families

🦘🌏 BOOM. BOOM. BREEEEEEEEM.

Feel that rumble? That’s the didgeridoo calling… 🎶

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, STEM Learning, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

🦘🌏 BOOM. BOOM. BREEEEEEEEM.

Feel that rumble? That’s the didgeridoo calling… 🎶

CLOSED for Independence 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 4th of July!

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 4th of July!

CLOSED for Labor 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 Thanksgiving

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. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

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. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

CLOSED for Christmas 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 for the Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

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 Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

CLOSED for Christmas 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 Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

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 Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

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.

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.