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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 11:30am MDT
Our Path Home Street Outreach Team Pop-Up
Our Path Home Street Outreach team provides services to those experiencing a housing crisis. Outreach specialists will be available to assist with housing assessments, provide referrals to resources, and answer questions. Please contact the Housing Crisis Line at (208) ......More
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Wednesday May 1 9:30am - 11:30am MDT
Terry Reilly Health Services Pop-Up
Terry Reilly Health Services is a community health center that provides medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services. Terry Reilly will be participating in an outreach event for those that are interested in services they have to offer. Patient navigators wi......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories & Play
Join us for Baby storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am. These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for babies age 0-2 and their caregivers. A 20-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of open play time.
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sagebrush Room at the Library! at Cole & Ustick for Family Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Preschool Storytime
Designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregivers to prepare children for kindergarten.
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Toddler Storytime
Join the Library! at Bown Crossing staff for Toddler Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Martie Brennan Room. This program is designed for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Come enjoy songs, stories, and learning together!
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Wednesday May 1 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Creative Corner
Bring any creative project that you want to work on or try something new using our project starter supplies. Creat while you get to know other folks from the area!
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Wednesday May 1 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Knitting Society at Cole & Ustick
Bring your knitting or crocheting projects to the Library! at Cole & Ustick. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome.
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Wednesday May 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
School Age Fun
Join the Library! at Collister for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
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Wednesday May 1 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
STEAM Club
Kids ages 8-18 are invited to drop in for a weekly STEAM Club at the Library! at Cole and Ustick. STEAM Club will focus on using Apple tools and technology to explore creativity and coding. Projects include coding robots, animation, and more! Topics rotate each session.
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Wednesday May 1 5:00pm - 6:00pm MDT
Teen Anime Club
Teens (ages 12-17) join us every Wednesday in the Hayes Auditorium of the Main Library to celebrate all things anime!
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Creative Writing Group
Are you an aspiring writer, or desiring to expand your creative toolkit? Looking to meet fellow writers? Join us at the Library! at Cole and Ustick for our Creative Writing Group. Each month time will be given to writing prompts, discussion topics, personal writing time......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Water Wise Landscaping and Gardening Workshop Series
Learn how to plant a water wise garden this spring with the Ada Soil and Water Conservation District. An 8 week series on a variety of topics such as xeriscaping, plant selection and garden design. This week's topic: Designing for Pollinators & Water Conscious Gardening......More
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Pajama Storytime
Put on your jammies, grab your stuffie, and head to the Main Library for Pajama Storytime! We'll read books, dance, and have loads of fun! This program is designed for families of any age or make-up.
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Thursday May 2 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof classes help older adults to maintain an independent, freely functioning lifestyle. Learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, and help prevent accidental falls. In partnership with the Central District Health Department.
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. It is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success!
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sycamore Room at the Library! at Collister for Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. A 30-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of......More
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Preschool Storytime
Join us Thursdays at 10:30am for this kindergarten readiness storytime and craft! This storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.
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Thursday May 2 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
LEGO Club
Build LEGO creations with other kids. Sometimes we will include LEGO challenges while other times will be a free build of whatever you’d like to create.Program attendees will be expected to follow current City of Boise health and safety guidelines.
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
School Age Fun
Kids explore STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) topics with hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
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Thursday May 2 5:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Teen D&D Night: REGISTRATION CLOSED
Registration for this event is full. If you are a 7th-12th grader, join us at 6pm for Teen D&D Night at the Bown Crossing Library. Get the chance to adventure, snack, and socialize while learning the ropes of Dungeons and Dragons. Registration Required.
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 7:45pm MDT
Speed Friending
Join us for an evening of Speed Friending! Speed Friending is an event where individuals are paired off for one-on-one conversations in short intervals. During these intervals, each pair is given the opportunity to talk, ask questions, and possibly spark a new friendshi......More
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Thursday May 2 6:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Pajama Storytime
Put on your jammies, grab your stuffie, and head to the Library! at Cole & Ustick for Pajama Storytime! We'll read books, dance, and have loads of fun! This program is designed for families of any age or make-up.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
Alzheimer's Caregiver Support Group
Conducted by trained facilitators from the Alzheimer's Association, this new support group on the Boise Bench is a safe place to develop a support system, exchange helpful information, talk through issues, share feelings and ways of coping, and keep up to date about loc......More
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
English Practice Meet-Up
Do you want to practice speaking English? Come and talk with us! We'll meet weekly in the Catalpa Room at the Library! at Collister for guided conversation and practice.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories & Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success! This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Book Club at Library! at Bown Crossing
Join us for a monthly book club at the Library! at Bown Crossing! We will be discussing a new book the first Friday of every month.March: All Systems Red by Martha WellsApril: Fatty Fatty Boom Boom by Rabia ChaudryMay: Killer of the Flower Moon by David GrannJune: Star......More
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Music & Movement
Shake, shimmy, and dance! This program is primarily music based, and is designed for ages 0-6 and their caregivers.
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Friday May 3 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Play and Learn
This open play time is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy open-ended play and socialization together. While all ages are welcome to attend, this program is intended for children ages 0-5.
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Friday May 3 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Computer Basics at Hillcrest
Are you new to computers? Let us teach you basic computer skills at The Library! at Hillcrest. Learn to use a mouse and keyboard, open and save files, start an email account, and more. This program is for people with little to no experience with computers. PC laptops an......More
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Friday May 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Upcycling Social Hour
Bring an item you would like to upcycle and socialize while you work. Basic crafting supplies and beverages will be provided.
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Friday May 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
LEGO Club!
Come hang out and build with LEGO bricks! Each week we will get creative, using our problem solving and teamwork skills.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 2:00pm MDT
Free Comic Book Day
Visit any Boise Public Library location on Saturday, May 4 for Free Comic Book Day, an annual event where comic shops and libraries give away comic books…wait for it…for FREE. Choose from a variety of fun titles from different comics publishers. There’s a limit of two c......More
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Family Storytime
This family storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy stories, music, movement, and play together.
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Saturday May 4 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they a......More
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Saturday May 4 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Speak German to Me
Familiar with German and want people to talk to? Used to know German and want to get back into it? Join us every Saturday at Collister for German conversation.
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for a weekly storytime for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Library staff will help you nurture your child’s love of reading through songs, rhymes, and stories.
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Monday May 6 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Monday May 6 2:00pm - 2:30pm MDT
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for a weekly storytime for children ages 0-24 months and their caregivers. Library staff will help you nurture your child’s love of reading through songs, rhymes, and stories.
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Tuesday May 7 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof classes help older adults to maintain an independent, freely functioning lifestyle. Learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, and help prevent accidental falls. In partnership with the Central District Health Department.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Family Storytime
Join us in the Canyon Room located in Library! at Hillcrest. This family storytime is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy stories, music, movement, and play together.
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Music & Movement
Designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. We'll clap, stomp and dance to music together!
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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Music and Movement
Join us for a fun time of moving and grooving! Music and Movement is meant to help develop music literacy in early childhood. This program is geared toward ages 2-5, but all ages are welcome! Every Tuesday in the Sagebrush Room.
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Tuesday May 7 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Lawyers in the Library
The Idaho Volunteer Lawyers Program (IVLP) provides a safety net for low-income individuals and families in Idaho who require civil legal services and cannot afford to pay for them. IVLP recruits attorneys from local communities who volunteer their time and expertise to......More
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Tuesday May 7 2:30pm - 4:00pm MDT
Unraveled - A Yarn Guild
Join a group of local yarn enthusiasts as we gather every week to knit, crochet, or weave our own personal projects, or items for Boise area humanitarian needs, including preemie baby beanies for St. Alphonsus, crate blankets for the Idaho Humane Society, and kids beani......More
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Tuesday May 7 3:30pm - 4:30pm MDT
Teen Hangout
Join us after school for activities like gaming, art, and more! Ages 12-17. Snacks and drinks provided.
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Tuesday May 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm MDT
Bingo
Join us for an all ages bingo session at the Library at Bown Crossing!
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Boise Public Library Pokémon League
Come and play the Pokémon Trading Card Game with other Pokémon enthusiasts!A Pokémon League provides a nearby place for you to get together with other fans of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, and have some fun.Using your own cards (we will have some decks to borrow), you......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories & Play
Join us for Baby storytime every Wednesday at 10:30 am. These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for babies age 0-2 and their caregivers. A 20-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of open play time.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sagebrush Room at the Library! at Cole & Ustick for Family Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers.
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Wednesday May 8 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Toddler Storytime
Join the Library! at Bown Crossing staff for Toddler Storytime every Wednesday at 10:30am in the Martie Brennan Room. This program is designed for children ages 2-3 and their caregivers. Come enjoy songs, stories, and learning together!
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Wednesday May 8 12:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Creative Corner
Bring any creative project that you want to work on or try something new using our project starter supplies. Creat while you get to know other folks from the area!
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 3:30pm MDT
Knitting Society at Cole & Ustick
Bring your knitting or crocheting projects to the Library! at Cole & Ustick. Knitters and crocheters of all skill levels are welcome.
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Wednesday May 8 2:00pm - 4:00pm MDT
Our Path Home Street Outreach Team Pop-Up
Our Path Home Street Outreach team provides services to those experiencing a housing crisis. Outreach specialists will be available to assist with housing assessments, provide referrals to resources, and answer questions. Please contact the Housing Crisis Line at (208) ......More
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
School Age Fun
Join the Library! at Collister for School Age Fun, for kids ages 6-11! Kids experience fun, hands-on activities in this program. Topics rotate each session.
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Wednesday May 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
STEAM Club
Kids ages 8-18 are invited to drop in for a weekly STEAM Club at the Library! at Cole and Ustick. STEAM Club will focus on using Apple tools and technology to explore creativity and coding. Projects include coding robots, animation, and more! Topics rotate each session.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm MDT
Why Plant Native?
Native plants help the environment and save you time and money! Find out how at this event with presenters from Boise Parks & Recreation, the Golden Eagle Audubon Society, and local botanist Ann DeBolt.
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Thursday May 9 9:15am - 10:00am MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof classes help older adults to maintain an independent, freely functioning lifestyle. Learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, and help prevent accidental falls. In partnership with the Central District Health Department.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Resume and Cover Letter Workshop
Crafting a compelling resume and cover letter is essential for landing the career that you want. At this workshop, we'll review your documents with you and show you tools and resources for writing and designing resumes, cover letters, and other application materials tha......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories and Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers. It is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success!
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Family Storytime
Join us in the Sycamore Room at the Library! at Collister for Family Storytime every Thursday at 10:30am! These storytimes will include stories and songs and are designed for children ages 0-5 and their caregivers. A 30-minute storytime will be followed by 30 minutes of......More
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Thursday May 9 10:30am - 11:00am MDT
Preschool Storytime
Join us Thursdays at 10:30am for this kindergarten readiness storytime and craft! This storytime is designed for children ages 3-5 and their caregiver.
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Thursday May 9 12:00pm - 1:00pm MDT
Fit and Fall Proof
Fit and Fall Proof™ is designed to help senior citizens prevent injuries and the subsequent loss of independence. Class participants learn simple exercises to increase strength, balance and endurance, which can help prevent the accidental falls and tripping sometimes as......More
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Thursday May 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
LEGO Club
Build LEGO creations with other kids. Sometimes we will include LEGO challenges while other times will be a free build of whatever you’d like to create.Program attendees will be expected to follow current City of Boise health and safety guidelines.
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm MDT
Question, Persuade, and Refer (QPR) Suicide Prevention Gatekeeper Training
Please join the library’s Mental Health Coordinator and Terry Reilly for a suicide prevention gatekeeper training. QPR offers three simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. QPR trains individuals to be suicide prevention "gatekeepers" which is som......More
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 8:00pm MDT
Teen Game Night!
Come to the library to play video games like Mario Party, Smash Bros, and others. Snacks will be provided.
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 7:30pm MDT
Laid-Back Craft Club for New Adults
If you enjoy crafting and are 18-25 years old, this is the group for you! Join us on the 2nd Thursday of the month for snacks and crafts (bring your own or try our craft of the month,) and take a break from real life for a while.
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Thursday May 9 6:30pm - 7:00pm MDT
Pajama Storytime
Put on your jammies, grab your stuffie, and head to the Library! at Cole & Ustick for Pajama Storytime! We'll read books, dance, and have loads of fun! This program is designed for families of any age or make-up.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:30am MDT
Coffee and Conversations
Please join the Mental Health Coordinator and library staff for a cup of coffee on us! Discover new books, connect with other library users, and learn about resources in the community. Activities may include board games and crafts. We hope to see you there!
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 11:00am MDT
English Practice Meet-Up
Do you want to practice speaking English? Come and talk with us! We'll meet weekly in the Catalpa Room at the Library! at Collister for guided conversation and practice.
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Friday May 10 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Baby Stories & Play
Join us for rhymes, songs, stories, and open play time. This program is a great way to meet others in the community and set your baby up for early literacy success! This program is designed for babies (0-24 months) and their caregivers.
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Friday May 10 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Play and Learn
This open play time is designed for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers to enjoy open-ended play and socialization together. While all ages are welcome to attend, this program is intended for children ages 0-5.
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Friday May 10 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Short Story Club
Want to read more, but don’t have time for a whole book? Short stories may be the answer!Join us once a month for an informal discussion of one short story. We will read a wide range of award-winning authors, with stories selected from The New Yorker, Best American Shor......More
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Friday May 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm MDT
LEGO Club!
Come hang out and build with LEGO bricks! Each week we will get creative, using our problem solving and teamwork skills.
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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 11:30am MDT
Read to a Therapy Dog
Join us for our Read to a Therapy Dog program, where kids get a chance to practice their reading skills by reading to a Certified Therapy Dog! Kids can read to a dog for 10 minutes and the dogs will love it! Children believe they are teaching the dog to read, but they a......More
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 12:00pm MDT
Kids Craft Program for Spring
This program offers a themed monthly craft for kids each second Saturday. May 11th is Rainbow in a Jar. This craft uses colored chalk and salt combined with a jar container to create a pretty layered design.
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Saturday May 11 1:00pm - 2:00pm MDT
Speak German to Me
Familiar with German and want people to talk to? Used to know German and want to get back into it? Join us every Saturday at Collister for German conversation.