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Upcoming Youth Events

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Fri, Jun 05, All day
Youth, Teens, & Adults

Fri, Jun 05, 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.

Fri, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Registration is now closed

Sun, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room
Experience old-time country and Western tunes from solo performer Randy... more
Experience old-time country and Western tunes from solo performer Randy Walker. Registration is required.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Wed, Jun 10, 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.

Thu, Jun 11, 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.

Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Let’s groove our way into summer with this year’s Summer Reading... more
Let’s groove our way into summer with this year’s Summer Reading Kickoff Bash. Comencemos este verano con ritmo en nuestra fiesta de inicio de lectura de verano de este año.

Fri, Jun 12, 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.

Fri, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Storytime Tree Area
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.

Sat, Jun 13, 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.

Mon, Jun 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Youth Services
Help us create some colorful summer scenes. Make Youth Services a... more
Help us create some colorful summer scenes. Make Youth Services a bright and cheerful place this summer!

Tue, Jun 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Acompáñanos en este programa lleno de música, canciones,... more
Acompáñanos en este programa lleno de música, canciones, manualidades y juegos tradicionales. Este programa se llevará a cabo en español.

Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and... more
Catch the acting bug! We’re looking for kids who want to laugh and have fun reading and acting out stories. Friends and families are invited to join us at 7:45 p.m. for the group’s performance.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 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.

Wed, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged... more
Celebrate the dog days of summer with some friendly four-legged visitors! Come spend time with calm and attentive therapy dogs. All ages are welcome.

Thu, Jun 18, 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.

Thu, Jun 18, 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. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.

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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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    We can provide accommodations for physical access, communications, or other needs to ensure that services, activities, and programs are available to individuals with disabilities.
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.