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Tiny Titans

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Games & Play
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:
Develop superpowers to last a lifetime... Calling all super kids! Assemble on the fourth Tuesday of the month to develop awesome superpowers (AKA life skills) through exploration and group play. Get ready for fun and messy adventures! BUILD SUP...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, 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 consoles, explore the world of virtual realit...

Random Fandom

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Inspiration Station
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Fandoms assemble...

Join us on the last Tuesday of the month for Random Fandom! Whether you're a super fan or don't know where you land, this is the perfect place to geek out and explore all the fandoms you love—and maybe you'll even discover a new favorite. Play games, create buttons and crafts, and enjoy all sorts of activities celebrating the things you love.

Featured fandoms will include Animal Crossing, anime/manga, Fortnite, Harry Potter, LEGO, Marvel/DC, Minecraft, Pokémon, Star Wars, and more! 

Psst...Due to the holidays, our December meetup will be on December 19th. For ages 10–18. Just drop in!  Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Nikki at 543-7675 ext. 2557 or e-mail&n...

Active 55+

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness, Technology Class
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. ...

Teen Lounge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in! Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Becki at 543-7675 or e-mail becki@bcplib.org. *** TEEN LOUNGE SCHEDULE Every Tuesday, 2:30–4:30 PM @Mt. Washingto...

DINOvember

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
This November will be DINO-mite! Love dinosaurs? So do we! Join us for a RAWRsome good time at the library. Dig your teeth into a new featured dinosaur activity for select Thursdays in November! Plus, drop in any time to interact with our World Di...

Giftable Jars

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Create a stockpile of tasty homemade gifts for the holidays! Join us to create something truly gift-worthy as you combine ingredients in jars to spice up your holiday season. Once the jars are ready, just prepare as directed to cook up a thoughtfu...

Poured Paint Ornaments

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:
Pour on the holiday cheer... Come make a colorful, custom ornament using the paint-pour technique. This abstract art trend is perfect for beginners or skilled artists. Simply grab your clear ornament, pick your paint, and get to pouring! Add your ...

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:
A whole latte fun... Join us every Friday for a good cup of coffee, great conversation, and more! You can mingle with peers, read the newspaper, work on a puzzle, play a game, share stories, or ask questions about technology.  For ages 55 ...

Pictures with Santa

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

SANTA... We know him!

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's stopping by the library for his annual visit!

Each child will have an opportunity for a one-on-one chat and a photo with the Big Man himself. While you wait for your turn with Santa, enter our winter wonderland of games and crafts. Decorate wooden snowflakes, color a happy holiday scene, mix up ...

Cards of Cheer

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Holiday Program
Event Details:
It’s the time of year for giving, and what better way to give back to your community than to create cards of cheer to brighten someone’s day! Whether you are already in the holiday spirit or looking for something to launch the season off to a...

Craft Circle

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. We now offer both afternoon and evening meetups, so you can always pick the time that works best for your schedule. Plus, enjoy coffee while you connect with other crafters to share stories, trade ideas, and get inspired!

Each month, we’ll feature a new medium or craft supply: August 7th – Macramé Keychain October 2nd – Glass Magnets November 6th – Junk Journals December 4th – DIY Wrapping Paper  Psst… Due to the holiday, there will be ...

Sock Snowmen

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Knock your socks off with this craft... Join us for a mid-day Monday craft to make some cute winter decorations! Using socks, fabric markers, ribbon, felt, buttons, and carrot noses, create adorable sock snowmen to add extra personality to your sp...

Winter Starry Nights

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM Learning
Event Details:
Stellar crafts coming up... Make amazing artwork with cyanotype paper! Using sunlight, some objects, and special paper, make your very own print to take home. Recreate your favorite constellation, represent your zodiac sign, or create a masterpiec...

Handmade Pot Holder

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Keep your hands safe in style... Join us to paint one-of-a-kind pot holders. Decorate with your favorite recipe, get festive with a holiday design, or add any drawing or clever saying you like! Custom pot holders make a perfect gift or add a littl...

Craft Circle

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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. We now offer both afternoon and evening meetups, so you can always pick the time that works best for your schedule. Plus, enjoy coffee while you connect with other crafters to share stories, trade ideas, and get inspired!

Each month, we’ll feature a new medium or craft supply: August 7th – Macramé Keychain October 2nd – Glass Magnets November 6th – Junk Journals December 4th – DIY Wrapping Paper  Psst… Due to the holiday, there will be ...

Yarn Ornaments

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 54
Event Details:
Enjoy some crafty fun while building kindergarten readiness skills!  Join us as we use winter shapes to create ornaments perfect to hang from your tree, door knob, or anything that needs a little winter cheer! The kiddos will get a sheet of w...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, 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 consoles, explore the world of virtual realit...

Wintery Snow Globes

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
 Let it snow... Join us to create a winter wonderland you can hold in your hand. We will be using jars to create a winter-themed snow globe! Simply choose a holiday figure and add all the ingredients to your jar to craft a personalized decora...

Pictures with Santa

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

SANTA... We know him!

Santa Claus is coming to town, and he's stopping by the library for his annual visit!

Each child will have an opportunity for a one-on-one chat and a photo with the big man himself. While they wait, kiddos can also enjoy some crafty fun with kits to create their own felt stockings or Play-doh holiday cookies. 📸 Psst... Grown-ups, h...

Twisted Stitches

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Community Event
Event Details:

Get hooked on crochet...

Join us on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month to loop and stitch your way through a variety of fun crochet projects. Follow along with Katelyn to make hats, pot holders, dishcloths, and more!

Don't crochet? No problem! Bring in your own thread-craft projects—knitting, sewing, embroidery, whatever!—to enjoy chatting and sharing tips with other like-minded crafters.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in! Space will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Claire at 543-7675 ext. 2553 or e-mail claire@bcplib.org. ...

Active 55+

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness, Technology Class
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. ...

Teen Lounge

3:30pm - 5:30pm
Central Library
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!

For ages 12–18. Just drop in! Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Becki at 543-7675 or e-mail becki@bcplib.org. *** TEEN LOUNGE SCHEDULE Every Tuesday, 2:30–4:30 PM @Mt. Washingto...

Anime Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Join other anime enthusiasts to geek out over your favorite animes, create anime-themed crafts, and participate in anime trivia. Plus, enjoy anime-themed snacks. After all, every anime fan knows adventures are always better with friends and subtitles!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in! Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Katie at 543-7675 ext. 2559 or e-mail katie@bcplib.org. *** ANIME CLUB SCHEDULE 1st & 3rd Thursday of the...