Tech Tuesday

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentatio......More

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentation, setting-up Facebook, etc. Just let us know in advance what device, app or software is frustrating you. (Unfortunately, we are not able to:Run diagnostics Troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices Do computer maintenance)

2026 Reading Challenge

Made a resolution to read more books? Join our 2026 adult reading challenge to help reach your reading goal! Each month read a book matching our reading challenge prompt and receive a small prize. Complete 8 of the 12 reading challenges for a special prize in December!P......More

Made a resolution to read more books? Join our 2026 adult reading challenge to help reach your reading goal! Each month read a book matching our reading challenge prompt and receive a small prize. Complete 8 of the 12 reading challenges for a special prize in December!Pick up your reading log anytime at the front desk starting January 2nd!

Listen and Wiggle Storytime In-Person

This interactive storytime will encourage emerging language skills with books, music, and lots of movement activities! Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but all are welcome!

Storytime Room

Baby Bounce In-Person

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must......More

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Small floor cushions and chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own blankets.

Storytime Room

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Community Room, Conference Room

New Chapter Adult Book Group

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk ......More

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk anytime. We can give you a 6 month overview of the books we will discuss as well. Next month's book will be distributed at the meeting.

New Chapter Adult Book Group In-Person

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk ......More

Always wanted to join a book group? Now's the time! New members are always welcome to join the discussion of the Next Chapter Book Group. We meet at 2:00 and 6:30 - come whenever it fits your schedule.Get a copy of this month's discussion book at the Information Desk anytime. We can give you a 6 month overview of the books we will discuss as well. Next month's book will be distributed at the meeting.

Community Room

Tech Tuesday

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentatio......More

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentation, setting-up Facebook, etc. Just let us know in advance what device, app or software is frustrating you. (Unfortunately, we are not able to:Run diagnostics Troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices Do computer maintenance)

Listen and Wiggle Storytime In-Person

This interactive storytime will encourage emerging language skills with books, music, and lots of movement activities! Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but all are welcome!

Storytime Room

Baby Bounce In-Person

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must......More

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Small floor cushions and chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own blankets.

Storytime Room

Puzzle Swap Event In-Person

Finished a jigsaw puzzle and ready for the next one? Have a puzzle in a box that you no longer love? Please bring your clean, gently used treasures to swap (or give away) in exchange for ones that are new to you."Honor system" swap (we are not keeping track of what you ......More

Finished a jigsaw puzzle and ready for the next one? Have a puzzle in a box that you no longer love? Please bring your clean, gently used treasures to swap (or give away) in exchange for ones that are new to you."Honor system" swap (we are not keeping track of what you bring.) Give what you can and take what you love.Puzzles must be new or like-new and come from a smoke-free environmentEither tape your boxes closed or keep the pieces in a ziplock bag inside the boxNo puzzles with missing pieces, please!Participants must be 13 or older, unless accompanied by an adult Event will take place in the Lobby. Please sign-in upon arrival.

Flex (See Description for Location)

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale In-Person

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale In-Person

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Sign and Sing Storytime In-Person

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Story Time designed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. This storytime is geared for children ages 0-5, but all are welcome. Each Sign and Sing Story Time is created around a theme......More

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Story Time designed to engage your child and encourage their love of books. This storytime is geared for children ages 0-5, but all are welcome. Each Sign and Sing Story Time is created around a theme and filled with stories, songs, movement, and bubbles. You will also learn a few signs to take home and practice with your child all month long. Each Sign and Sing Story Time theme lasts for 1-2 sessions. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Storytime Room

Video Game Night

Face off against your friends in fighting games, form a rock band and become a star, explore a haunted mansion, or put on a virtual reality headset and dance your heart out. During our video game night, we will have a variety of different games that you can play and enj......More

Face off against your friends in fighting games, form a rock band and become a star, explore a haunted mansion, or put on a virtual reality headset and dance your heart out. During our video game night, we will have a variety of different games that you can play and enjoy, from modern systems to retro ones. So come to the library and grab a controller, whether it's handheld, guitar shaped, or a keyboard! This program is for grades 7th-12th.

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale In-Person

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Tech Tuesday

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentatio......More

Confused about your device? We can help!Call us at 347-7111 to make an appointment for a half hour one-on-one discussion. We will answer basic tech questions such as: Making an email account; searching the internet; using a new device; creating a PowerPoint presentation, setting-up Facebook, etc. Just let us know in advance what device, app or software is frustrating you. (Unfortunately, we are not able to:Run diagnostics Troubleshoot or fix malfunctioning devices Do computer maintenance)

4-All In-Person

Connect with other adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including dementia. Each month, we'll explore a different hands-on activity to stimulate interaction and conversation. Librarian led programs are designed to provide additional support wh......More

Connect with other adults who have intellectual and/or developmental disabilities, including dementia. Each month, we'll explore a different hands-on activity to stimulate interaction and conversation. Librarian led programs are designed to provide additional support where needed.

Community Room

Sensory Playtime In-Person

Enjoy experiencing sensory play with your little ones as they discover the world through their senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child's mind through sensory exploration and to help develop gross motor skills. Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years ol......More

Enjoy experiencing sensory play with your little ones as they discover the world through their senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child's mind through sensory exploration and to help develop gross motor skills. Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old.

Storytime Room

Aspiring Writers Circle In-Person

If you have a knack and passion for creative writing, and are looking for a place for peer support, for networking, to share stories and for feedback and encouragement, you will want to join us. The Circle is open to Playwrights and Poets, Bloggers and Freelancers, Chil......More

If you have a knack and passion for creative writing, and are looking for a place for peer support, for networking, to share stories and for feedback and encouragement, you will want to join us. The Circle is open to Playwrights and Poets, Bloggers and Freelancers, Children’s authors and Graphic Novelists, Fiction and Nonfiction writers - anyone who enjoys writing in any form. Writing is presented from participants for review and feedback. Meets in the Quiet Reading Room

Flex (See Description for Location)

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale In-Person

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Listen and Wiggle Storytime In-Person

This interactive storytime will encourage emerging language skills with books, music, and lots of movement activities! Best for children aged 18 months to 5 years old, but all are welcome!

Storytime Room

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale In-Person

Friends of the Library Sizzling Summer Book Sale in the library lobby! All items 0.25 cents. On Saturday, July 18, all items are 0.10!

Flex (See Description for Location)

Baby Bounce In-Person

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must......More

This storytime, geared for the tiniest of library users and their caregivers, is full of stories, bouncing songs, rhymes, and movement to encourage the development of your baby’s pre-literacy skills. Best for children aged 0-18 months, but all are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Small floor cushions and chairs will be provided; feel free to bring your own blankets.

Storytime Room