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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 and up. Just drop in!

Adventures in Folktales

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Once upon a tale...

Adventures in Folktales

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: History, Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Once upon a tale...

Author Voices: Rainesford Stauffer

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Books & Authors, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Learn the story behind the story...

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
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 Rebecca Cox of Good Karma 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.

For ages 16 and up. Just drop in, but remember to wear comfortable clothing!

Sensory Stations

9:30am - 10:15am
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Early Childhood, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Play. Explore. Investigate.

The Games People Play

10:00am - 12:30pm
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, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the fun and games, together!

Join us every Wednesday for good company and a ton of fun. Get together with other game enthusiasts to play a variety of card and tabletop games like American mahjong, Phase 10, Rook, and more. Play your favorites with friends or learn to play something new!

Psst... Don't see one of your favorite games? Bring it with you to share with the group or suggest something new for our collection!

For ages 18 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.

Craft Circle

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, SummerQuest
Event Details:

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

Family D&D

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Roll the dice together...

Listen Here!

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 46
Event Details:

Starting is the hardest part...

CLOSED for Independence Day

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Central Library, 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!

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 and up. Just drop in!

Family Bingo

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

B-I-N-G-O!

Bring the kids, the grandparents, your siblings, or whoever you like for an afternoon of lively competition and AWESOME PRIZES. At this program, luck's always on your side because (1) it's a fun social time for all and (2) everybody wins! Even if you don't get a bingo, 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!

Chair Yoga

10:00am - 11:00am
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
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 Rebecca Cox of Good Karma 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.

For ages 16 and up. Just drop in, but remember to wear comfortable clothing!

The Book Worms: Teen Book Club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Central Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup, SummerQuest
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Dig into a good book...

Teens, this one is for you! Join us on the 2nd Monday of the month to hang out with other book worms, grab a drink, and talk about our latest book club selection. 

Brown Bag Book Club

12:00pm - 1:30pm
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 INCLUDE:

Survival Bracelets

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

Always be prepared...

Better Read Than Dead

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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:

The Games People Play

10:00am - 12:30pm
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, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Let's enjoy the fun and games, together!

Join us every Wednesday for good company and a ton of fun. Get together with other game enthusiasts to play a variety of card and tabletop games like American mahjong, Phase 10, Rook, and more. Play your favorites with friends or learn to play something new!

Psst... Don't see one of your favorite games? Bring it with you to share with the group or suggest something new for our collection!

For ages 18 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.

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.

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.

Active 55+

10:00am - 12:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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.

True Crime Chat

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
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!

PLEASE NOTE: Due to the July 4th holiday, our July meetup has moved to Thursday, July 11th.