Stuffed Animal Day

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 comments

Stuffed Animal Day

Bring your teddy bear to the library on October 14th! Anybody who brings in their stuffed animal friend gets a special treat.

Kid ‘n’ Tween Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us this February for Early Literacy Programs as we explore a snowy theme! Toddler Time (Ages 1-3, walking toddlers & grown-ups) - Mondays and Tuesdays at 9:30 AM in the Community Room. Enjoy songs, stories, and sensory building...

Adult Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays at 5:30 PM · February 3 & 17 · Community Room · Ages 18+ Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons party for adults (18+) and step into a world of...

Teen Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! Join us on Mondays, February 2, 9, and 23 from 4:00-5:30 PM for an afternoon of fun and friendly competition. Whether you're a chess master or have never moved a pawn, we'll have chess sets ready for...

Story Time: Something NEW, Just for YOU! in January

by Marybeth Isle | January 27, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

New books are great! If you haven’t had a chance to visit the library lately, you should come in and check out our section of New Non-fiction Books in the Children’s section. Non-fiction fuels curiosity, answers questions, is easily relatable to life, and builds...

Story Time: D is for Dress-Up

by Marybeth Isle | January 21, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

Have you ever played dress-up with your child? Not only is it great fun for them and you, but it can also be a critical developmental tool. It helps your child to make sense of the world around her while developing essential skills she'll use throughout life like...

Story Time: D is for Dogs: Special Service Dogs Edition

by Marybeth Isle | January 13, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

For a lot of children, meeting dogs and others animals can be an exciting experience. However, if they are unprepared for that introduction, it can lead to an undesirable experience, especially with service animals. Check out some of the tips and books below for...

JANUARY Book Babies + Toddlers: Dogs & Puppies

by Marybeth Isle | January 9, 2026 | Blog, Book Babies, Kid's Corner, Toddler Time | 0 Comments

Through books, visits to petting zoos, and interactive animal puppets and toys, your child will explore the animal kingdom by learning the sounds animals make. This includes discovering the wide range of vocalizations from dogs, understanding the differences between...

Story Time: D is for Dance

by Marybeth Isle | January 8, 2026 | Blog, Kid's Corner, Story Time | 0 Comments

“D” is for dancing! Did you know that, in addition to being a fantastic way to build physical skills in children, dancing is also a powerful workout for the brain? Remembering choreography strengthens memory and improves a child’s ability to focus and solve problems....

January 2026 Programs for Adults

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog | 0 Comments

Dungeons & DragonsTuesdays at 5:30 PM · January 6 & 20 · Community Room · Ages 18+ Calling all adventurers! Whether you're a battle-hardened bard or brand-new to the game, join our Dungeons & Dragons party for adults (18+) and step into a world of...

January 2026 Programs for Kids ‘n’ Tweens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Kid STEAM, Kid's Corner, Tween Scene, Tween STEAM | 0 Comments

Story Time and Early Literacy Join us for stories, songs, and fun all month long as we explore the letter D! We'll groove with Dance, learn from Service Dogs, try on costumes for Dress Up, and finish with something brand new just for you! Story Time is on Tuesdays and...

Upcoming Young League of Writers in October

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 6, 2020 | Blog, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Upcoming Young League of Writers in October

Would you like to share your writing with other teens your age or just make new friends?

Join the Young League of Writers for ages 12-17. We will meet for an hour to share what we’ve all been working on and talk about what makes writing great.

This month we will perfect our plots with Brandon Sanderson! View his SECOND Youtube video at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrIogch5DBU. Then join us for a game and to share what you have been writing.

Get a Zoom invitation here.

Teen Activities February 2026

by Mary Kirkpatrick | January 30, 2026 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

January 2026 Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | December 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubUnplug and connect at Chess and Game Club! It's the perfect place to hang out, meet new people, and play some awesome games. Mondays at 4:30 PM in the Community Room, we'll have chess sets ready for players of all abilities, plus a rotating...

December 2025 Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | November 26, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Select participants ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, December 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner,...

November 2025 Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | October 31, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Chess and Game ClubTweens and teens ages 9-18, join us every Monday at 4:30 PM to learn the art of chess and other games with the master of fun and strategy, Nick Allison! Whether you're a beginner or an experienced player, come challenge yourself and have fun. All...

October Teen Activities

by Mary Kirkpatrick | September 29, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Oct. 1 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsGet crafty this spooky season! Teens ages 12–18 are...

September Activities for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | August 25, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, Sept. 3 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Teen CraftsTeen Crafts is back! Join us on Thursday, Sept. 4 at...

August Programs for All Ages

by Mary Kirkpatrick | July 30, 2025 | Adult Arena, Blog, Kid's Corner, Teen Zone, Tween Scene | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, August 6 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Crafty Corner Join us for Crafty Corner, an informal meet-up...

July Programs for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 30, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Summer Reading 2025 is Here! You can sign up now for Summer Reading: Color Our World! With Beanstack you can sign up online, or you can visit us at the Library and track your reading on paper. Your final goal is 1500 pages, but you earn prizes for every 500 pages you...

June Events for Teens

by Mary Kirkpatrick | June 2, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

May Teen Programs

by Mary Kirkpatrick | April 28, 2025 | Blog, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 Comments

Teen Action CouncilThe Teen Action Council gathers to discuss plans and come up with ways for the Library to serve teens. Ages 13-18 are invited to join us Wednesday, May 7 in the Community Room at 4 PM!Family Friendly FilmsLooking for a fun movie afternoon on the big...

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

by Lauren Abbott | Oct 5, 2020 | Blog, Craft Instructions Post, Teen Crafts, Teen Zone | 0 comments

Teen Ghost Paint Rockets

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Launch a ghost paint rocket by following the video below! You will need the following supplies:

film canister
Alka Seltzer tablets
water-based paint like finger paints

Watch the video instructions

Upcoming October Teen Crafts: Ghost Rockets and Baby Yoda

Check out our October teen Take N’ Go kits below. Each will be available for pickup at the Youth Reference desk. Instructions will be available on our website and our YouTube channel.

Ghost Rockets – available starting October 1

We’ll launch Alka-Seltzer rockets specialized to look like ghosts.

Baby Yoda craft – available starting October 15

We’ll craft a little Baby Yoda.