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Sensory Stations

11:00am - 3:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning
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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!

DIY Cloud Lamp

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Don't be so cirrus...

DIY Charcuterie Board

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Life is gouda...

Galloping to Derby

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

And they're off...

Make It for Mom

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Are you searching for a special Mother's Day gift that she will never forget?

Make her something instead! Join us to decorate a custom jewelry dish using pictures of flowers and Mod Podge. 

Fandom Fun

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Fandom fun for everyone...

Hooked on Crochet

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Get hooked on fun projects and new friends...

DIY Derby Fascinators and Hats

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We're off to the races...

Craft Circle

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Event Details:

There’s a place for everyone in our Craft Circle!

Join us on the 1st Monday of the month to experiment with techniques and supplies as we craft something new together. Plus, enjoy coffee while you connect with other crafters to share stories, trade ideas, and get inspired!

Upcoming projects include:

Scrapbooking Club

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup
Event Details:

(Scrap)book it to the library...

Comic Coasters

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a set of comic coasters...

Make It for Mom

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Are you searching for a special Mother's Day gift that she will never forget?

Chibi Jars

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Rise to meet your fate...

Make It for Mom

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Are you searching for a special Mother's Day gift that she will never forget?

Crafting with Gayle

2:00pm - 3:30pm
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
Event Details:

Calling all crafters...

Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!

Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!

From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!

  • Button crafts
  • Clock making
  • Decoupage
  • Jewelry making
  • Leatherworking
  • Painting
  • Paper crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Thread crafts
    (crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)
  • Upcycled crafts
  • Wire projects
  • Wood crafts & woodburning
  • Wreath making

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!
Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? E-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Teen Make and Take

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Friends who craft together...

Crafting with Gayle

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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
Event Details:

Calling all crafters...

Explore the great wide world of crafts with Gayle!

Come get social with fellow craft enthusiasts on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month as we learn new techniques and work on fun new projects. We'll have a crafty good time!

From acrylics to wreath making, there are endless crafts to explore!

  • Button crafts
  • Clock making
  • Decoupage
  • Jewelry making
  • Leatherworking
  • Painting
  • Paper crafts
  • Scrapbooking
  • Thread crafts
    (crochet, embroidery, quilting, sewing, weaving, and more!)
  • Upcycled crafts
  • Wire projects
  • Wood crafts & woodburning
  • Wreath making

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!
Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? E-mail gayle@bcplib.org.

Fandom Fun

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Fandom fun for everyone...

Make It For Mom

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Are you searching for a special Mother's Day gift that she will never forget?

CLOSED for Staff Development

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, Hillview Branch, Lebanon Junction Branch, Mt. Washington Branch, Nichols Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

All BCPL locations will be closed for staff training. We'll reopen with normal hours on Saturday, re-energized and bursting with exciting information about SummerQuest 2024!

Enchanting Books & Crafts

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Spellbinding conversations ahead...

DIY Marbled Mugs

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Dress up your dishware...

DIY Door Hangers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Add a little personality to your door...

Art @ the Library

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Fish Bowl
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, History
Event Details:

You can do it all @ the library...