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Homeschool Connect

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Central Library
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
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Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

New Year, New Hobby

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Getting crafty in the new year... ✨🎨

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
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Dragon Wings Workshop

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Spread your wings—Dragon Appreciation Day is January 16th! 🐲✨

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This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
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Penguin Pals

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Off Site
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! 🐧✨

This event is in the "Tweens" group
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This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Silly Safaris

1:00pm–2:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Off Site
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
All Branches
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group

Homeschool Libratory

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Elementary Ages
Lebanon Junction Branch
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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

New Year, New Hobby

4:00pm–6:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Getting crafty in the new year... ✨🎨

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Disney Sing-Along Spectacular

12:00pm–1:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Music & Dance
Event Details:

Get ready to belt, sparkle, and shine—Disney style! 🎤✨

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Sensory Stations

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids, Pre-K
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play
Event Details:

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.

For ages 0–5. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
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Family Bingo

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

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.

For all ages. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

2:00pm–2:45pm
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


🏗️ PLEASE NOTE— Due to construction, this event will take place at an offsite location. We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.

For children of all ages and their families. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:45am
Kids, Pre-K, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

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.


Please note, Family Storytime is offered on Tuesdays AND Thursdays at this location.