Power Up Afternoons: LEGO Club

Join us every Friday for LEGOs and fun! LEGOs will be provided, all you need to bring is your creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework......More

Join us every Friday for LEGOs and fun! LEGOs will be provided, all you need to bring is your creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Toddler Storytime

Get ready to learn and play with your little one! We have songs, wiggles and stories that are all developmentally appropriate for toddlers ages 18 months to 3 years old. Come play with us!

Power Up Afternoons: Breath Painting

Join local artist and maker, Taryn McCabe, in making beautiful art by using the power of your own breath. We will have an assortment of colorful paints, and blow them with a straw in various directions on paper to create organic shapes and forms. This drop-in weekly ......More

Join local artist and maker, Taryn McCabe, in making beautiful art by using the power of your own breath. We will have an assortment of colorful paints, and blow them with a straw in various directions on paper to create organic shapes and forms. This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Power Up Afternoons: Magnetic Poetry

Craft your own set of magnetic poetry and then explore the Cut-Up Writing Technique, a writing exercise that encourages creativity through collaging words together. We'll bring the supplies; you bring the creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for schoo......More

Craft your own set of magnetic poetry and then explore the Cut-Up Writing Technique, a writing exercise that encourages creativity through collaging words together. We'll bring the supplies; you bring the creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Baby Bounce Storytime

Bring your bouncing baby to our weekly playtime, full of nursery rhymes and songs you can do together to stimulate your baby’s development. Ideal for newborns up to 18 months old, but all are welcome. 

NOVAworks Job Search Resource

Are you looking for a job or a change of career? Come visit NOVAworks Job Resource Center during this drop-in resource hour. No appointment is necessary. NOVAworks representatives will be inside the library to share job search resources. Come learn about workshop oppor......More

Are you looking for a job or a change of career? Come visit NOVAworks Job Resource Center during this drop-in resource hour. No appointment is necessary. NOVAworks representatives will be inside the library to share job search resources. Come learn about workshop opportunities, career advisors and more! Learn more about NOVAWorks.

Power Up Afternoons: Dungeons and Dragons

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided; bring a character sheet or use one of our premade sheets.  Space is limited, please regis......More

Challenge yourself to a Dungeons & Dragons one-shot! For new players and old. This one-shot is intended for middle and high school students. Handbooks and dice are provided; bring a character sheet or use one of our premade sheets.  Space is limited, please register online to reserve your spot. Email [email protected] if you have any questions.

Preserving Family Treasures!

Preserve your old photos, slides, videos, films, audio tapes and more with the SMCL Mobile Memory Lab. We’ll cover available equipment for digitizing your old media, how to organize them and ideas about creative uses to enjoy them at home or how to share these memories......More

Preserve your old photos, slides, videos, films, audio tapes and more with the SMCL Mobile Memory Lab. We’ll cover available equipment for digitizing your old media, how to organize them and ideas about creative uses to enjoy them at home or how to share these memories with your family and friends. This program is an introduction to the Mobile Memory Lab coming to Sharp Park by appointment in May.

Family Storytime

Join us every Wednesday for songs, storytimes and an easy art activity for all ages!

Gem Painting at the Library!

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to......More

Gem Painting is taking the crafting world by storm. It’s the perfect mixture of paint-by-numbers and mosaic art, without the paint! Instead, tiny gems make a beautiful pattern and sparkle in the light. Gem Painting is a recurring series that invites creative makers to gather together in the same place at the same time every week. If you are interested in participating, be sure to register for the series, attend the first date, and then drop in on the dates that work for your schedule so you can work on your masterpiece.  Participants are not required to attend every session, but we will only accept new participants during the first meeting of the month. As this project aims to gather creative makers in the community, each participant's gem painting materials will be labeled and held at the library until the month is complete. Check the schedule below for the dates when we will be providing canvases to new participants and when we will only be allowing pre-existing participants to drop in. April Dates: May 2 - 11:00-12:00 - Canvases available for new participants May 9 - 11:00-12:00 - Drop in for pre-existing participants May 16 - 11:00-12:00 - Drop in for pre-existing participants May 23 -11:00-12:00 - Drop in for pre-existing participants May 30 -11:00-12:00 - Drop in for pre-existing participants This is a fun and relaxing activity that’s good for mental health and wellness. Come give it a try and socialize with your fellow community members

Power Up Afternoons: Science Action Club - Bird Scouts

Explore feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. Help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! Th......More

Explore feathers, flight, and the features that make birds unique. Using tools and technology, identify local species and investigate environmental changes that impact bird behavior. Help scientists track changes in bird distribution and abundance across the globe! This weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Power Up Afternoons: LEGO Club

Join us every Friday for LEGOs and fun! LEGOs will be provided, all you need to bring is your creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework......More

Join us every Friday for LEGOs and fun! LEGOs will be provided, all you need to bring is your creativity! This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.

Upcycle Glass Painting

Learn how to create your own hand painted glass with easy step-by-step instructions by Sarita from Sarita's Creations. No experience necessary and all supplies will be provided. Explore your artistic side and be prepared to have fun! This program is intended for adult......More

Learn how to create your own hand painted glass with easy step-by-step instructions by Sarita from Sarita's Creations. No experience necessary and all supplies will be provided. Explore your artistic side and be prepared to have fun! This program is intended for adults age 18+. Space is limited so please register to reserve your spot.

Sing, Dance, Play With Charity Kahn

Join award-winning family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn (of "Charity and the JAMband") for a highly interactive, joyful, playful and unique musical experience that will inspire your children (and you!) to sing, dance, stretch, breathe and imagine. Charity w......More

Join award-winning family musician and teaching artist Charity Kahn (of "Charity and the JAMband") for a highly interactive, joyful, playful and unique musical experience that will inspire your children (and you!) to sing, dance, stretch, breathe and imagine. Charity weaves music, movement and mindfulness into a 45-minute experience integrating melody, rhythm and rhyme with themes like kindness, peace, love and celebration of all life. Other side benefits: early literacy, sensory-motor integration, healthy brain development, social-emotional learning, laughter, bonding and fun. Come join the JAM! For more info, visit www.jamjamjam.com.

Power Up Afternoons: Animal Ears

Join local artist and maker, Taryn McCabe, in making a fun, wearable pair of animal ears. We will have a variety of choices. We will use hole punches and metal brads to attach our new ears. You can cut, or use pre-cut forms to decorate and assemble your very own pair o......More

Join local artist and maker, Taryn McCabe, in making a fun, wearable pair of animal ears. We will have a variety of choices. We will use hole punches and metal brads to attach our new ears. You can cut, or use pre-cut forms to decorate and assemble your very own pair of animal ears to wear around and aid your imaginative play. This drop-in weekly activity is intended for school-aged youth as part of Power Up Afternoons. During Power Up Afternoons, school-aged youth can focus on homework, join a hands-on program to rejuvenate after the school day or enjoy learning from a programming expert.