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Featured Programs & Events

The Computer Quest - Unlock your Digital Skills

Mon, Jul 21, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Technology Training Lab

Gain necessary computer skills through instruction and play. Test out with a staff member to earn a free prize from the Makerspace. Grades 3-6.

Finding Your Colonial Ancestors

Tue, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

Join librarians Chad Statler and Anne Shields as they provide tips for discovering the life histories of colonial ancestors. Anne will describe her journey... more

Join librarians Chad Statler and Anne Shields as they provide tips for discovering the life histories of colonial ancestors. Anne will describe her journey of discovery as a Mayflower descendant.

Virtual Author Talk - Rex Ogle - "Free Lunch"

Wed, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Join us online. Streamed live. Part of the K-12 Summer Series. Grades 6-8, all ages welcome.Register

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Life-Size Mario Party

Sat, Jul 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Come enjoy an IRL version of Super Mario Party with family and friends. All ages, family

Make It, Take It!

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Under the Skull and Crossbones - A Pirate's Life for Me

Wed, Jul 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for an entertaining lecture/performance about the world of piracy!

Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation

Thu, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Storytime Room

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Registration opens Thursday, July 24 2025 at 9:00am

Virtual Author Talk - Pria Anand - "The Mind Electric"

Thu, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Join us online. Streamed live.Register

Jesse Jukebox in Concert

Fri, Aug 01, 10:00am - 10:45am

Friends Pavilion

Jesse Jukebox and DJ Terkey Sandwich perform an interactive concert where kids can be kids and grown-ups have fun, too! Ages 0-8, families welcome.

Random Acts of Kindness

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dover Room,Friends Pavilion

In this all ages event, Paul Johanni Sr. will share stories from his decades of experiences with random acts of kindness and teach participants to notice... more

In this all ages event, Paul Johanni Sr. will share stories from his decades of experiences with random acts of kindness and teach participants to notice the helpful actions of those around them.

Forest Therapy Walk

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Join certified Forest Therapy Guide, Catherine Mangan, on a forest therapy walk at Bradley Woods Reservation.