Upcoming Library Programs

Programs and Activities

 

 

 

Wrapping with Style

Wrapping w/ Style
Tuesday, Dec 3 @ 5 pm

Learn how to wrap gifts & boxes like a boss!

 

Stoke's Nature Tales

Stokes Nature Tales
Tuesday, Dec 3 @ 10:30 am

Stokes Nature Center is bring it's Nature Tales storytime to the library. Join us for nature stories & a fun craft!

Santa at the Library

Santa @ the Library
Monday, Dec 9 5:30 pm

Bring your family to the library for a fun filled evening with Santa. Make a card to send to the residents of the Birch Creek Assisted Living center, listen to music and meet & take pictures with Santa!

Christmas Storytime

Christmas Storytime
Wednesday, Dec 18 10:30 & 1

Kids are invited to join Miss Karen for a Christmas themed storytime for all ages. We'll sing songs, play and share stories to celebrate the Christmas holiday.

Spice of the Month Club

Spice of the Month Club
Pick up spice the first Thursday of each month

The Spice of the Month Club is a great way to try out new spices! You'll receive a sample packet of the month's spice, a recipe that features that spice, and list of book companions. Spices can be picked up starting the 1st Thursday of each month and will take us on an adventure of new countries, cultures and flavors. Resources are limited so pick up your spice early.

Little Builders

Little Builders
Mondays 10:30 am-noon

Preschoolers are invited to join us for an hour of block play each week. Help build problem solving skills, creativity, mathematics, motor skills & self esteem through building block play!

Teen homework and test prep help

Teen Study Hall
Mondays @ 5 pm

Teens can come to the library for homework & test support @ the library. 
*December Study Halls will be held on Tuesday, Dec 10 & Monday, Dec 16

Storytimes

Storytimes w/ Miss Karen

Space is limited to 50 participants (adults included). Tickets available at the main circulation desk 30 minutes before storytime begins.

Toddler Train: Wednesdays @ 10:30 am
Book Babies: Thursdays @ 1:00 pm
PreSchool Storytime: Fridays @ 10:30 am & 1 pm

December storytime groups will be held the first 2 weeks. We will hold a special Christmas storytime Wednesday, Dec 18 at 10:30 am & 1 pm for all ages. Storytimes will then resume in January.

Music & Movement

Music & Movement
Wednesdays @ 1 pm

Children can join Miss Karen for a program filled with songs, movement & fun! 

Music & Movement will end on December 11.

Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Teen Dungeons & Dragons 
Wednesdays from 5-7 pm 

Delve into dangerous caves, climb perilous peaks, strategize with your trusty party--or eat some stinky cheese. The story you experience is up to you and your dice! Come have some fun and play with your friends. All players are responsible for arranging with or bringing a Dungeon Master to host them.

Teens 12-18 invited to join. Beginning players and parties welcome!

Stitch & Stories

Stitch & Stories

Thursdays @ 1 pm

Bring your fiber crafts to the library and listen to stories while you stitch. Knitting, crochet, embroidery, tatting, quilting... whatever your preference. A book club for fiber artists!

 

Conversaciones/Conversations

Conversaciones/Conversations
Thursdays @ 5:00 pm

Practice your Spanish/Practice your English at the Library.
Practice Spanish with native speakers and help them practice their English. Learn with new friends!

Girls Who Code

Girls Who Code
Thursdays 4-5 pm

Our fun new club for girls (grades 6-12) starts Oct. 10! Come learn about coding, careers, and community! Sign-up at the library.

Teen Saturdays

Teen Saturdays @ the Library
12+ @ 1 pm

Teens are invited to join us for fun Saturday activities at the library!  

1st Saturday: Teen Crafting
                         December: Holiday ornaments & cookies
                         January: DIY Snowball Curtain
                         February: Chocolate Covered Strawberries
                         March: Charm Bracelets
                         April: Watercolor painting
                         May: Embroidery 101
2nd Saturday: Movie at the Library
                          December: The Grinch (2000)
                         January: Chronicles of Narnia: the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
                         February: Elle Enchanted
                         March: Luck of the Irish
                         April: How to Train Your Dragon
                         May: Mirror Mirror
3rd Saturday: Game Day
                          December: N/A
                          January: Ultimate Uno
                          February: Code Names
                         March: Snail Race
                         April: Killer Bunnies
                         May: Monopoly

Lego Club

Lego Club
1st Monday each month 4-5 pm

Design. Construct. Create.
Let your imagination soar & come build with us. Take on our monthly challenge or free build. It’s up to you!

Kids 5-11
Children under 8 years must be accompanied by responsible adult.

No Lego Club in December

Reading Rangers

Reading Rangers
2nd Monday each month @ 4:30 pm

A book club for early elementary readers, kindergarten to 2nd grade. We'll discuss a book, snack & craft together. Books are available to borrow from the children's circulation desk 1 month before the book club date.
December: Heidi Heckelbeck and the Christmas Surprise by Wanda Coven
January: Captain Awesome to the Rescue by Stan Kirby
February: The Coldfire Curse by Jordan Quinn
March: Wedgie & Gizmo by Suzane Selfors 
April: Amelia Bedelia & Friends: Blast Off by Herman Parish

Crafting with CAPSA

Crafts with CAPSA

2nd Tuesday @ 4 pm  ages 12+

"Emotional education and awareness through crafting with teens" 
Meet with a CAPSA representative to do a fun craft while learning about things like confidence building, upstanding, and emotional resilience.

Book Dragons

Book Dragons
3rd Monday each month @ 4:30 pm

Upper elementary readers, grades 3-5, are invited to join us for an exciting adventure book club. We'll discuss a book, snack & craft together. Books are available at the main circulation desk.

November: The Anybodies by N. E. Bode
December: No Book Dragons
January: The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan
February: My Side of the Mountain by Jean Craighead George
March: Artemis Fowl by Eoin Colfer
April: Holes by Louis Sachar
 

Storytime with Capsa

Storytime w/ Capsa
3rd Tuesday each month @ 10:30 am

Read fun stories about confidence-building with a member of CAPSA's education team. These stories will help teach children about what confidence looks like, how we can develop it ourselves, and how being kind to others can increase their confidence. We will do a fun craft afterward! Kids of any age are welcome.

Adult Book Club

Adult Book Club

3rd Thursday of each month at 9:30 am

Click Here to see what we are discussing this month.
*No December Book Club, Happy Holidays!

Fidgety Fingers

Fidgety Fingers
3rd Thursday each month @ 4:30 pm

Kids 5-11 are invited to join us for a fun and creative STEM based activity each month. 
December: Penny & Yo-yo Spinners (this will be a take & make activity available on December 2 while supplies last)
January: Slime

Movie at the Library

Holiday Movie Break @ the Library
Come watch movies at the library between Christmas & New Year's

Hallmark Movie Marathon + Hallmark BINGO @ 3 pm
Thursday 26th: A Very Merry Mix-up
Friday 27th: Hitched for the Holidays
Saturday 28th: Naughty or Nice
Monday 30th: It's Christmas, Carol!
Tuesday 31st: Come Dance with Me

Kids Movie Marathon @ 11 am
Thursday 26th: Dragon Keeper
Friday 27th: Harold & the Purple Crayon
Monday 30th: If
Monday 31th: Wild Robot

Family Library Evening

Family Library Evening
4th Monday each month @ 5:30 pm

Families are invited to join us at the library each month for a fun activity you can do together.
December: Musical BINGO - holiday edition

Teen Life Skills

Teen Life Skills
4th Tuesday each month @ 4 pm

Teens, join us each month as we explore life skill topics like resume building, basic first aid, general car maintenance, interviewing skills, etc.

No Life Skills in December