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Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Special Toddler Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 25th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 20th: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 14th: Valentine’s Day Party
  • MARCH 27th: 
This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Lebanon Junction Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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.

Special Toddler Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 25th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 20th: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 14th: Valentine’s Day Party
  • MARCH 27th: 
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
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.

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Lebanon Junction Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

When I say to a parent, "read to a child," I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. —Mem Fox

Reading becomes a favorite treat as we explore early literacy through stories, songs, and a simple craft. This free program for the whole family is designed to provide kids a foundation for kindergarten and to offer a fun, safe space for children of all ages to learn, socialize, and play. We strive to create fun and rich experiences that build a love of books, libraries, and learning that will stay with children for a lifetime.

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Special Family Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 25th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 20th: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 14th: Valentine's Day Party
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Hillview Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Music & Dance, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

When I say to a parent, "read to a child," I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. —Mem Fox

Reading becomes a favorite treat as we explore early literacy through stories, songs, and a simple craft. This free program for the whole family is designed to provide kids a foundation for kindergarten and to offer a fun, safe space for children of all ages to learn, socialize, and play. We strive to create fun and rich experiences that build a love of books, libraries, and learning that will stay with children for a lifetime.

Special Family Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 25th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 20th: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 14th: Valentine's Day Party
  • MARCH 27th: E
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

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!

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

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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...

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

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Toddler Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 61
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.

Special Toddler Storytimes

  • OCTOBER 26th: Halloween Party
  • DECEMBER 21st: Christmas Party
  • FEBRUARY 8th: Valentine’s Day Party
  • MARCH 28th: E
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Ages 55+" group.

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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Baby & Me Meetup

10:00am - 11:00pm
Lebanon Junction Branch
Library Branch: Lebanon Junction Branch
Room: Children's Area
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Families
Program Type: Early Childhood, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Bond with your baby (and each other)...

This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Family Storytime

11:00am - 11:45am
Central Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Pre-K, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Childhood, Storytelling
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

When I say to a parent, "read to a child," I don't want it to sound like medicine. I want it to sound like chocolate. —Mem Fox

Reading becomes a favorite treat as we explore early literacy through stories, songs, and a simple craft. This free program for the whole family is designed to provide kids a foundation for kindergarten and to offer a fun, safe space for children of all ages to learn, socialize, and play. We strive to create fun and rich experiences that build a love of books, libraries, and learning that will stay with children for a lifetime.

As of January 2024, weekly Family Storytimes will also be available on Tuesdays.

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

Senior Strength Training

11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Library
Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Meeting Room 2
Age Group: Ages 55+
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Get active and stay strong...

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

Gentle Stretch

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+
Program Type: Group Meetup, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Stretch it out...

Increase flexibility, relieve sore muscles, and rejuvenate your body! Join Donna to jumpstart your day with a low-impact exercise class designed to engage all the major muscle groups through gentle stretches and balancing techniques. This is a beginner-friendly class; a chair will typically be used for support.

ABOUT DONNA
Donna Hall is a beloved member of our Hillview Branch Library staff. She has 17 years' experience as a practitioner along with intermittent teaching experience, including work as a substitute instructor at the YMCA.

For ages 21 and up. Just drop in!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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 "Families" group.

Fandom Fun

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Nichols Branch
Library Branch: Nichols Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Teens, Tweens, Kids, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun
Event Details:

Fandom fun for everyone...

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 "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Make It For Mom

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Pre-K, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday Program
Event Details:

Are you searching for a special Mother's Day gift that she will never forget?

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cozy Readers Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hillview Branch
Library Branch: Hillview Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Cozy up with a good book...

Join us on the second Thursday of the month for book club, cozy style! We'll explore a variety of genres, but we'll stick mostly to gentler stories including cozy mysteries, romance, and feel-good fiction. Happy endings, limited angst, and likeable characters guaranteed!

Psst... From delicious muffins to savory artisan breads, enjoy a new tasty bakery treat at each meetup—each item selected to give cozy vibes and pair perfectly with our monthly read!

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UPCOMING SELECTIONS INCLUDE:

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.

Pokémon Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Kids, Elementary Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Fandom Fun, Games & Play, Group Meetup
Event Details:

Gotta catch ’em all!

Trainers and Pokémaniacs unite on the 2nd Thursday 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 0–18. Just drop in!

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
Central Library
Waitlist
Registration
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: 0
Event Details:

Diversify your reading...

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!

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

Coffee Chats

10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library
Cancelled
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!

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Elementary Ages" group.
This event is in the "Families" group.

Swiftie Saturday: Summer Era Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Mt. Washington Branch
Library Branch: Mt. Washington Branch
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 (combined room)
Age Group: Teens, Tweens, Elementary Ages, Families
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Group Meetup, Music & Dance, Other
Event Details:

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