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Upcoming Youth Events

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Junior Picassos
Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
¡Lotería!
Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete... more
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete a nosotros para jugar a la lotería, un juego de mesa tradicional de Latinoamérica, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 16, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 16, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Paws-itive Reading
Wed, Sep 16, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are... more
Practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST). Sign up for a 20-minute time slot.
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Perfect for families with kids of multiple ages.
Drop In Crafts
Fri, Sep 18, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Little ones may need some help.
Friends Fall Book Sale
Fri, Sep 18, 9:00am - 11:30am
Community Room
Find bargains galore on books, CDs, DVDs, and more!
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Building Block Challenge/Desafío de construcción con bloques
Mon, Sep 21, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Let your imagination run wild! Drop in for a LEGO® building block... more
Let your imagination run wild! Drop in for a LEGO® building block challenge. ¡Da rienda suelta a tu imaginación! Ven y participa de un desafío de construcción con piezas de LEGO®.
¡Lotería!
Tue, Sep 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Services
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete... more
Play lotería (bingo) in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month. Únete a nosotros para jugar a la lotería, un juego de mesa tradicional de Latinoamérica, para celebrar el Mes de la Herencia Hispana.
Arrorró bebé
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha... more
¡La hora del cuento diseñada para bebés y su acompañante ha llegado! Disfrutarán de cuentos cortos, música, rimas y canciones.
Storytime
Wed, Sep 23, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Family Storytime
Thu, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Perfect for families with kids of multiple ages.
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Fri, Sep 25, All day
Staff Training Day
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New arrivals

To find new arrivals in the library, ask for help at the Ask Me Desk.

NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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  • Make a Suggestion
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.