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Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日

 

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6

Make It Tuesday: Paper Flowers thumbnail Photo

Make It Tuesday: Paper Flowers

Bring the beauty of the garden indoors without the watering! Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll transform simple sheets of paper into stunning, realistic blooms. Perfect for home decor, gift toppers, or a centerpiece that lasts forever.

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Craft Supply Swap thumbnail Photo

Craft Supply Swap

Has spring cleaning unearthed excess craft supplies? Would you like to give them a new home and get free materials to try a new hobby? Bring your supplies and swap them for new ones! You may drop them off during the week of April 4 or bring them with you to the swap.

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month thumbnail Photo

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month

April 4, 2PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 6, 6PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 9, 5PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

The Children’s Department is creating a mural and we want YOUR HELP! Drop in to contribute by decorating a square using your own artistic style. After all three events have been held, the squares will be put together to form a beautiful mural for display to celebrate the idea that it is our differences that are our strengths. 

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日

 

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month thumbnail Photo

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month

April 4, 2PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 6, 6PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 9, 5PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

The Children’s Department is creating a mural and we want YOUR HELP! Drop in to contribute by decorating a square using your own artistic style. After all three events have been held, the squares will be put together to form a beautiful mural for display to celebrate the idea that it is our differences that are our strengths. 

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month thumbnail Photo

Collaborative Mural for Neurodiversity Celebration Month

April 4, 2PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 6, 6PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

April 9, 5PM | MAIN, SPARK LAB | All Ages

The Children’s Department is creating a mural and we want YOUR HELP! Drop in to contribute by decorating a square using your own artistic style. After all three events have been held, the squares will be put together to form a beautiful mural for display to celebrate the idea that it is our differences that are our strengths. 

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids thumbnail Photo

Mandarin Storytime with BrightUpKids

非常适合母语人士和初学者,通过生动的故事和精美的绘本,带您领略汉语之美。每周相约,与我们一同开启语言、文化与创意的新奇旅程!适合3-5岁儿童!

McAuliffe Branch: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 24 日、2 月 21 日、3 月 21、日 4 月 18 日、5 月 23 日、6 月 20 日

Main Library: 周六下午 3 点 1 月 10 日、2 月 7 日、3 月 7、日 4 月 4 日、5 月 9 日、6 月 6 日

 

Perfect for both native speakers and beginners, it introduces the beauty of Mandarin through lively storytelling and picture books. Join us each week for a new adventure in language, culture, and creativity! Ages 3-5!

McAuliffe Branch: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/24, 2/21, 3/21, 4/18, 5/23, 6/20

Main Library: Saturdays at 3pm: 1/10, 2/7, 3/7, 4/4, 5/9, 6/6

Main Library Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

Main Library Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM.

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.

Kids Afternoon Painting Workshop with Julie Harrold thumbnail Photo

Kids Afternoon Painting Workshop with Julie Harrold

Join Art Educator Julie Harrold in an instructional step by step painting of a bird with cherry blossoms! Participants will learn to see shapes and utilize blending and layering techniques.  Painting done on an 11x14 canvas board with acrylic paint.  No painting experience necessary, dress for mess! Get a ticket from the Children’s Desk within 30 minutes of the program to secure your spot. Space is limited. Ages 8-12

Make It Tuesday: Blackout Poetry thumbnail Photo

Make It Tuesday: Blackout Poetry

Turn old books into new art! Join us for a Blackout Poetry session where we’ll transform recycled pages into modern poems. We’ll provide the book pages and all the supplies you need to create new art without the pressure of a blank page.

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour thumbnail Photo

McAuliffe Branch Yarn Social Hour

Join us for a yarn social hour for knitting, crocheting, and yarn crafting at the Main Library, McAuliffe Branch, or both!

At the McAuliffe Branch, meet Wednesday evenings at 6 PM. At the Main Library, meet Wednesday mornings at 10 AM and the 2nd and 4th Saturdays at 10 AM. .

This is not a learn to knit or crochet program, but we can offer pointers and tips.