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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
Event Details:

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! Space and take-home materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Nikki at 543-7675 ext. 2557 or e-mail nikki@bcplib.org. ***Please note: Sensory Stations are offered on the last...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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...

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...

Sensory Storytime

9:30am - 10:15am
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Stories and activities to engage the senses... Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a special, small-group storytime developed to provide gentle stimulation through stories, music, activities, and more. We'll begin with an engaging story...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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...

Homeschool Libratory

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Full STEAM ahead to the Homeschool Libratory…

Explore hands-on STEAM activities with your fellow homeschoolers each month. At each Libratory meetup, we’ll do something new and exciting with all your new friends. "School" is in session!

For ages 5–18. Just drop in! Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Jenn C. at 543-7675 ext. 2558 or e-mail jennifer@bcplib.org. Upcoming project themes include: August- Shark Weeks ...

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... Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month for a night full of crafting and fun! Gather your friends or make new ones while you create a relaxing craft with your peers. Plus, you'll have a bonus creation to ta...

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...

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! ...

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join other LEGO enthusiasts as we explore our creativity...

Show off your LEGO-building skills at the library as you build something amazing together or engineer your own project. We'll provide the LEGO bricks—you provide the imagination!

*** LEGO CLUB SCHEDULE: 2nd Monday of the month, 6:00–7:00 PM @Hillview 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:00–7:00 PM @Central For ages 5 and up. Space and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions?...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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...

Homeschool Libratory

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Full STEAM ahead to the Homeschool Libratory…

Explore hands-on STEAM activities with your fellow homeschoolers each month. At each Libratory meetup, we’ll do something new and exciting with all your new friends. "School" is in session!

Ages 5–18. Just drop in! Seating will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Nikki at 543-7675 ext. 2557 or e-mail nikki@bcplib.org. Upcoming project themes include: August- Shark Weeks September- Pirates ...

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...

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
Event Details:

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! Space and take-home materials will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Questions? Call Nikki at 543-7675 ext. 2557 or e-mail nikki@bcplib.org. ***Please note: Sensory Stations are offered on the last...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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...

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... Join us on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month for a night full of crafting and fun! Gather your friends or make new ones while you create a relaxing craft with your peers. Plus, you'll have a bonus creation to ta...

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Join other LEGO enthusiasts as we explore our creativity...

Show off your LEGO-building skills at the library as you build something amazing together or engineer your own project. We'll provide the LEGO bricks—you provide the imagination!

*** LEGO CLUB SCHEDULE: 2nd Monday of the month, 6:00–7:00 PM @Hillview 4th Wednesday of the month, 6:00–7:00 PM @Central For ages 5 and up. Just drop in! Seating and supplies will be available on a first-come, first-served b...

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...

CLOSED for Memorial 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 holiday weekend. ...

Teen Lounge

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined 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...

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...

SummerQuest Kickoff Festival

10:00am - 1:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Various Locations
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Early Childhood, Games & Play, STEM Learning, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:
CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE! Come together for another epic SummerQuest Kickoff Festival brimming with fun activities and friends from the community. Play games, win prizes, visit hands-on STEM activity stations, and pet our furry animal friends from Ho...

CLOSED for Juneteenth

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. ...

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! ...