Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Van Goop Sensory Art

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Swirl, squish, splatter, and GOOP! 🌌🎨

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Puzzle Swap

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Sustainable Living

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Games & Play, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

Refresh your puzzle collection—for FREE! 🧩🔁

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WAVE Sharks Live!

Saturday, March 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site

Program Type:

Animal Visit, STEM Learning

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Animal Visit, STEM Learning
Event Details:

Sharks up close? Yes, really! 🦈

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Résumé Workshop

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Job & Career

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Job & Career
Event Details:

Make a strong first impression...

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Family Game Night

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Games & Play

Age Group:

Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Choose your game; pick your opponents! 

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Knife Skills and Meal Thrills

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Central Library

Program Type:

Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Teens
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Slice, dice, and spice up your kitchen game! 🔪🍳

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Memory Café

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be welcomed just as you are... 🌿💛

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Mystery Art Showdown

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Central Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Games & Play

Age Group:

Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Random art supplies. 45 minutes to make a masterpiece. ⚡🎨

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Mushroomin' 101 with the Appalachian Forager

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Gardening & Nature, Sustainable Living

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Gardening & Nature, Sustainable Living
Event Details:

The woods are full of secrets—some of them delicious...🍄

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Level Up: Women's Self-Defense

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Adult Learning & Lectures, Health & Wellness

Age Group:

Adults, Ages 21+, Teens
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Teens
Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

March Mission: 🛡️ Press B to Block: Women’s Self-Defense

Activate Defense Mode to level up your strength and confidence! 🥊✨

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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.

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Teen Open Mic Night + Sticker Swap

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance
Event Details:

The mic is YOURS. 🎤

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

CLOSED for Easter

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:

Sunday hours at the Central Library and Mt. Washington locations are canceled for the Easter holiday. All BCPL locations will be open regular hours on Friday and Saturday.

Dinky Gowen: Master of Illusion – Magic Show

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Blink… and whoa—what happened?! 🪄👀✨

Things are about to disappear, reappear, and defy all logic. 

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

CLOSED for Staff Development 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 will be closed for a full day of staff training and team-building. We’ll be back on Saturday, recharged, refreshed, and ready to help with all your library needs! 

Anime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Group Meetup, Movies & Performances
Event Details:

Saiyan hi to a good time...

Meet fellow anime and manga fans to chat about your favorite series, enjoy anime-inspired snacks, and dive into fun crafts and activities inspired by anime, manga, and Japanese culture. Whether you're into classic characters or the latest trends, this is your space to connect, create, and celebrate your fandom. After all, as every anime fan knows—adventures are better with friends!

For ages 13–19. Just drop in!

CLOSED for Memorial 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 locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday weekend.

Freddy Fossil's Dino Show

6:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Things are about to get pre-hysterical… 🦖

CLOSED for Juneteenth

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 locations are closed for the holiday.

Dino Academy: A Dinosaur Discovery Show with Bright Star Touring Theatre

10:00am–11:00am
Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, STEM Learning, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Attention, future paleontologists... ✨🦖

Shake, Rattle, and Roar with Miss September

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

Shake it. Rattle it. ROAR it out! 🦖

Miss September is bringing a Jurassic-sized adventure to the library—packed with puppets, magic, music, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments. 

Didgeridoo Down Under Show

10:00am–11:00am
Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Movies & Performances, Music & Dance, STEM Learning, Storytelling, SummerQuest
Event Details:

🦘🌏 BOOM. BOOM. BREEEEEEEEM.

Feel that rumble? That’s the didgeridoo calling… 🎶

CLOSED for Independence 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 locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun 4th of July!

CLOSED for Labor 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 locations are closed for the holiday. Best wishes for a safe and fun holiday weekend.

CLOSED for Thanksgiving

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 locations are closed for the holiday. Services will resume on Friday at 9:00 AM. Happy Thanksgiving!

CLOSED for Christmas Eve

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 locations are closed for the Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

CLOSED for Christmas 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 locations are closed for the Christmas holidays. Library services will resume on December 27th. Best wishes for a joyful holiday season!

CLOSED for New Year's Eve

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 locations are closed in celebration of the new year until January 2nd. Best wishes for a safe and happy New Year!

CLOSED for New Year's 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:

Happy New Year! Regular library hours will resume tomorrow.

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.