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THUNOV 5
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Holidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyKids (5-11)

Aspire Dental’s Halloween Candy Buy Back

This year, trick-or-treaters are invited to trade in their candy for cash and prizes for both them and their school at Aspire Dental’s Halloween Candy Buy Back! Kids will earn $1 per pound of candy, receive a prize bag, and have a chance to win...
SATNOV 7
3:30 PM – 4:45 PM
WorkshopsArts & MediaKids & FamilyTeens

Writing True Characters

Facilitated by Katie Cusumano In this workshop, we’ll practice creating lively, compelling characters who are drawn from real life, on the page. First, we’ll focus on writing about other people — and then, we’ll turn to ourselves, learning how to...
SUNNOV 8
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Food & DrinkKids & FamilyWorkshops

Crepes dulces para familias / Sweet Crepes for Families

Aprendan a hacer crepas de manera sencilla, con ideas de varios rellenos dulces y saladas. Se dará una demostración de crepa dulce.

Watch a demonstration and learn how to make fresh French crepes with sweet filling.

Aprendan a hacer crepas de manera sencilla, con ideas de varios rellenos dulces y saladas. Se dará una demostración de crepa dulce. Watch a demonstration and learn how to make fresh French crepes with sweet filling.
SATNOV 7
12:45 PM – 2:00 PM
Arts & MediaWorkshopsKids & FamilyTeens

Poetic Justice Workshop

Facilitated by Nicky Nicholson-Klingerman The Poetic Justice Workshop explores poetry that addresses cultural, communal, or global traumas challenges. Covering works ranging from Langston Hughes to Taylor Byas, this is an opportunity to learn how...
FRINOV 6
4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Kids & FamilyTeensCraftsBooksClubs & MeetingsYouth ProgramsWorkshopsFood & Drink

Comics & Crafts Club For Grades 6-8

Tweens and teens in 6th, 7th and 8th grade are invited to talk about graphic novels, craft and eat snacks! All supplies provided and it’s FREE! A limited number of books are available for pick up at the library.

SATNOV 28
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
+1 dates
Holidays & SeasonalKids & FamilyGamesHiking & WalkingGalleries

The Nutcracker's Magical Acorn Hunt

When the clock struck midnight, the Nutcracker came to life and prepared for his magical journey. But there was just one problem… his magical acorns were missing! Somewhere between the Christmas tree, the Mouse King, and his journey through the...
SATNOV 7
11:00 AM – 12:15 PM
WorkshopsKids & FamilyTeensReadings

Quick-n-Dirty Spec Fic

Facilitated by Déy Rivers Wanna play in alternate worlds? It’s challenging but glorious here! Join us for an Intro to Spec-Fic. Learn what is considered Speculative Fiction. Get ideas down using artwork as inspiration to explore spec-fic lines of...
FRINOV 6
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
+2 dates
Kids & FamilyUnder 5BooksPlaygroupsLearning & Tech

Toddler Playtime (ages 2-3 years)

Play and learning go hand in hand. While our storytimes are on break, join other families for a fun playtime (for ages 2-3) with books, toys, music, and all the room you need to learn through play. As Mr. Rogers said, "... for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

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