Week Calendar

Name: Spring Plant Exchange
Start: 2025-04-26T10:00:00-04:00
End: 2025-04-26T14:00:00-04:00
Location: Central Library

Featured Events

Spring Plant Exchange

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Garden - Water at Central Library

Program Type:

Community Event, Gardening & Nature

Age Group:

Adults, Families

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Library Branch: Central Library

Room: Garden - Water

Age Group: Adults, Families

Program Type: Community Event, Gardening & Nature

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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. –Marcus Tullius Cicero

Are your hostas taking over or do you have more tomato seedlings than your garden can handle? Looking for a new houseplant to spruce up your space? Bring your plants to trade and share at our community plant swap! Plus, exchange gardening advice and tips with your fellow plant enthusiasts.

Exchange items might include:

Plant bulbs, cuttings, or starts
(items should be prepared, neatly labeled, and ready to share)
Potted plants or houseplants
More!

Psst...

This event is being offered simultaneously at all locations. Visit your favorite branch—or swing by all of them!
Want to start a garden from the ground up? Check out vegetables, fruits, herbs, and more from the Seed Library at our Nichols location.

Open to gardeners of ALL ages. Just drop in!

Retro Gaming Night

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) at Mt. Washington Branch

Program Type:

Fandom Fun, Games & Play

Age Group:

Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families

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Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch

Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)

Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families

Program Type: Fandom Fun, Games & Play

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It's-a me, Mario...

Travel back in time with old-school games like NES Classic, Nintendo 64, Atari Classic, and vintage board games. Bring your childhood friends for a blast from the past, or make it a family affair as you face off in Mario Kart, collect bananas in Donkey Kong, and more. Parents, come show your kids how it was done “back in your day!” Kids, come school your parents at their own games!

Psst... Pizza and refreshments will be provided to fuel the fun!

For all ages. Just drop in!

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Homemade Homegrown Market & Kickoff Celebration

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Off Site

Program Type:

Community Event, Gardening & Nature, Sustainable Living

Age Group:

Age Group:

Adults, Families

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Library Branch: Off Site

Age Group: Adults, Families

Program Type: Community Event, Gardening & Nature, Sustainable Living

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10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. The Games People Play 10:00am - 12:30pm Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Mt. Washington Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch Room: Meeting Room 2 (meeting space divided) Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Program Type: 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Active 55+ 10:00am - 12:00pm Adults, Ages 55+ Mt. Washington Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+ Program Type: Adult Learning & Lectures, Arts & Crafts, 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!	This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Coffee Chats 10:00am - 11:00am Ages 55+ Central Library This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. 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!
11 am		This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Homeschool Hub 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens, Tweens, Kids Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Central Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Event, Group Meetup, History, Job & Career, Music & Dance, STEM Learning Event Details: The library is a hub of information...
12 pm	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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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:
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2 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Lounge 2:30pm - 4:30pm Teens Hillview Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Hillview Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, 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!
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4 pm		This event is in the "Teens" group. Teen Lounge 4:00pm - 6:00pm Teens Nichols Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Nichols Branch Room: Meeting Room (w/o Conference Room Attached) Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games & Play, Group Meetup, 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!
5 pm	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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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 "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Girls Who Code 5:30pm - 6:30pm Teens, Tweens Central Library This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. Cancelled Library Branch: Central Library Room: Conference Room 3 Age Group: Teens, Tweens Program Type: Group Meetup, STEM Learning Event Details: Who runs the world...?
6 pm	This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Pokémon Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families Mt. Washington Branch This event is in the "Teens" group. This event is in the "Tweens" group. This event is in the "Kids" group. This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group. This event is in the "Families" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room) Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages, Families Program Type: Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup Event Details: Gotta catch ’em all! Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Tuesday of the month for Pokémon Club! Enjoy a fun new Pokémon-inspired activity at each session. Plus, visit entertaining activity stations to learn how to play the card game, trade some of your best creatures, and play fun Pokémon mini games. Psst… Do you play Pokémon Go? Visit a few PokéStops and a gym while you’re at the library! For ages 5–18. Just drop in! This event is in the "Adults" group. Better Read Than Dead 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults Virtual Closed Registration Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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:		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 This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "Ages 21+" group. This event is in the "Ages 55+" group. Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+ Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup Registration Required Seats Remaining: 11 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

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