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No Dull Moments Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feed your curiosity...

Nonfiction is far from boring! Join us to explore fascinating true stories, eye-opening studies, and other thought-provoking reads on the third Thursday of the month. We'll keep things interesting with a variety of nonfiction writing, including biography and memoir, history, popular science, and current events.

Psst... Book copies will be provided to registered participants!


UPCOMING SELECTIONS

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fourth Monday Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

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.

Please note, this book club is currently at capacity. Questions or interested in joining a waiting list? Call LaDonna at 543-7675 ext.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Meetings are open to the public.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

True Crime Chat

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Coffee Bar
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Group Meetup
Event Details:

Establish your alibi...

Join us on the first Thursday of the month for True Crime Chat! It's the perfect scene for armchair detectives and true-crime fans to meet up and discuss current and past cases. We'll explore cases from podcasts, news outlets, documentaries, nonfiction literature, and more!

For ages 18 and up. 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

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Brown Bag Book Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Bring your lunch to the library on the 2nd Tuesday of each month!

Come enjoy a good, bookish conversation for a lunch to remember. Share your own reading adventures, get recommendations, and discuss our latest book selection. Coffee and tea will be provided.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

Friends of the Library

6:00pm–7:00pm
Central Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
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

Pokémon Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play
Event Details:

Gotta catch ’em all!

Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for Pokémon Club! Enjoy a fun new Pokémon-inspired activity at each session. Plus, visit entertaining activity stations to learn how to play the card game, trade some of your best creatures, and play fun Pokémon mini games.

Psst… Do you play Pokémon Go? Visit a few PokéStops and a gym while you’re at the library!

For ages 5–18. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Better Read Than Dead

6:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Virtual
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Murder, mayhem, and other misdeeds—oh my!

If you're obsessed with true crime stories and podcasts, you won't want to miss this virtual book club with BCPL resident true-crime fanatics! Join LaDonna to bond over the macabre and explore this gripping and disturbing genre where the truth is often stranger than fiction. We'll discuss a new book and case each month.

UPCOMING SELECTIONS:

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Active 55+

10:00am–12:00pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

55 is not a speed limit, it's a starting point...

Join us on Thursdays to create an active routine and meaningful social interactions. Enjoy games, cards, Wii Bowling, fun crafts, guest speakers, and more. Plus, discover all sorts of helpful library resources and programs available to you.

For ages 55 and up. Just drop in!
Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Gayle at 543-7675 ext. 2551 or e-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

No Dull Moments Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Feed your curiosity...

Nonfiction is far from boring! Join us to explore fascinating true stories, eye-opening studies, and other thought-provoking reads on the third Thursday of the month. We'll keep things interesting with a variety of nonfiction writing, including biography and memoir, history, popular science, and current events.

Psst... Book copies will be provided to registered participants!


UPCOMING SELECTIONS

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fourth Monday Book Club

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

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.

Please note, this book club is currently at capacity. Questions or interested in joining a waiting list? Call LaDonna at 543-7675 ext.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board of Trustees Meeting

5:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting

The monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees. Meetings are open to the public.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

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 locations are closed for the holiday. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Ages 21+" group
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group

Chair Yoga

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

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.


ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR