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Here you’ll find posts for all our news announcements, programming activities, book reviews, and other events.
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Storytime: B is for Birthday
Happy Birthday!Children eagerly look forward to their next birthday with excitement and anticipation each year. But did you know birthdays can also be valuable learning experiences? They can help children develop an understanding of time and age, explore family values...
Tween Craft February 2016
Tweens ages 9 - 11 will cover a light-switch plate with their own design using washi tape on Thursday, February 25th at 4:00 in the Activity Room....
What are Fractured Fairy Tales?
A fairy tale might be the first story that you remember hearing as a child. That story might also be different from the stories that children are...
“Snowed Inn” by Kate Palmer, as enjoyed by librarian Vivian Milius
Snowed Inn by Kate Palmer My rating: 3 of 5 stars Three years have lapsed since Jayne watched Forrest board a plane and step out of her life....
February Kid Kraft
Chinese New Year falls on February 8 this year and it is the Year of the Monkey, so.... children ages 6 - 8 are invited to join us in "monkey'ing...
“The Hot Bread Kitchen Cookbook” by Jessamyn Rodriguez
I almost hate to draw attention to this book - because then someone else will want it, and I'll have to bring it back. For the past few weeks, I've...
February’s Teen Crafts
On Thursday, February 4 we are making gift boxes for Valentine's Day gifts, and then later in the month, on Thursday February 18, we will make...
Coloring for Grown-Ups
Wednesday, January 6th at 6:30 Community Room Coloring isn't for kids anymore. Grown-ups, leave the kids home and bring your coloring books,...
Family Read-aloud Challenge
try Frances Hodgson Burnett ! Little Lord Fauntleroy A Little Princess The Lost Prince Racketty-Packetty House The Secret Garden
No Krafts for December
There will be no Kid Krafts for the Month of December. Come to our Christmas Extravaganza instead, and meet Santa Claus!
‘Tis the Season to be Reading!
Seasonal books for children can be found by the fish tank in the children’s section Wrap up a dozen seasonal picture books in inexpensive gift-wrap...
“The Color of Magic” by Terry Pratchett
When Terry Pratchett passed away earlier this year, I decided it was time to explore his Discworld universe. It turns out, it was way past time....
Upcoming Craft Days
December 3: Goldfish Ornaments No craft on December 17 Craft dates for Jan: 1/7 and 1/21 – What we’re making has yet to be decided.
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- Monday: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Tuesday - Wednesday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
- Thursday: 11:00 am - 8:00 pm
- Friday: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
- Saturday: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
- Sunday: CLOSED
Closures in 2026
- January 1 – New Year’s Day
- January 19 – Martin Luther King, Jr., Day
- February 16 – Presidents Day
- April 3 – Staff Development Day
- April 4 – Building Maintenance
- May 23-25 – Memorial Day
- June 19 – Juneteenth
- July 3-4 – Independence Day
- September 5-7 – Labor Day
- October 3 – Building Maintenance
- November 11 – Veterans Day
- November 25 – Closing at 5:00 pm
- November 26-28 – Thanksgiving
- December 24-26 – Christmas
- December 31 – New Year’s Eve
- January 1, 2027 – New Year’s Day
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