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Hillview Branch Library CLOSED for Expansion & Renovation

All Day 11/28–12/1
Hillview Branch
Closing
Branches:
Hillview Branch
Description:

Hillview Branch Library is currently closed for a major expansion and renovation project.

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


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

Reading Together

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diversify your reading...

On the second Thursday of every month, we're bringing people together through the power of diverse reads. Together, we will explore trending or highly-respected books that spotlight #OwnVoices stories, underrepresented groups, and diverse experiences so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. Great stories guaranteed!

Psst... If you need help securing a copy of the book, please contact Haleigh.

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

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:

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Better Read Than Dead

6:30pm–7:30pm
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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


🏗️ 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 "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

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


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

Grim Readers

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us if you dare...

Dive into the dark, chilling world of horror fiction on the fourth Thursday of the month! Whether you're a seasoned fan of the macabre or just looking to dip your toes into the genre, this club is for you. Each month, we'll journey through a handpicked selection of horror—some timeless classics, others fresh frights from modern authors—and gather to share our thoughts, theories, and shivers.


 

UPCOMING SELECTIONS INCLUDE:

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


🏗️ 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 "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:

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. 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 "Babies & Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Pre-K" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Books & Authors, Early Childhood, Games & Play, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Event Details:

Play gives children a chance to practice what they are learning.  —Mr. Rogers

Join us to help your little one start their early-learning adventure! Toddler Storytime for ages 0 to 2 is designed to help lay the foundation for lifelong learning through a combination of stories, songs, and play.

Children learn language by listening to others talk, and stories and songs help them learn how language sounds, add new words to their growing vocabulary, and begin to understand what words mean. Play helps children express themselves and put thoughts into words as they explore the world around them and build early social skills through interactions with other children.


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

Reading Together

6:30pm–7:45pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Central Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Registration Required
Event Details:

Diversify your reading...

On the second Thursday of every month, we're bringing people together through the power of diverse reads. Together, we will explore trending or highly-respected books that spotlight #OwnVoices stories, underrepresented groups, and diverse experiences so that we can better understand ourselves and each other. Great stories guaranteed!

Psst... If you need help securing a copy of the book, please contact Haleigh.

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

Silent Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Sunroom
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Shhh, we're reading...

Join our introvert happy hour! Bring your current book and spend time reading with fellow book lovers every Tuesday evening. You can socialize your way with no need to finish a specific book or weigh in on a group discussion.

Psst... We'll set the cozy atmosphere with dimmed lights, calming music, and a selection of warm beverages including coffee, tea, and hot chocolate. To create the ultimate cozy space for yourself, you are welcome to bring a pillow and blanket.

For ages 18 and up. Just drop in!