HOURS
Mondays through Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Sundays, 1 to 5 p.m. Click here to register for most programs.
BOOKS & AUTHORS
Monthly Writing Group
Monday, May 18, 10:15 – 11:45 a.m., Wasson Room
Calling all writers, aspiring writers, and anyone interested in writing! On the first Monday evening each month, share your writing, enjoy others’ work, receive, and provide feedback. All genres and forms are welcome.
Reshape Your Beliefs & Unlock Your True Potential with Nir Eyal
Tuesday, May 19, 12 – 1 p.m., Online
Most of your limits aren’t physical. They’re psychological. In “Beyond Belief,” Eyal reveals how the hidden assumptions you carry shape what you see, how you feel, what you do, and how to replace them with beliefs that unlock your true potential.
Connect With the Classics: “The Metamorphosis“
Thursday, May 21, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Quiet Room
Come discuss Franz Kafka’s story that originates in a profound and disturbing disconnect between body and mind. Bring your thoughts and questions to this monthly get-together about good books, interesting ideas, and good company.
ALL AGES
Community Plant Swap
Saturday, May 23, 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
You are invited to swap plants you no longer want or clippings in jars that have begun to root and exchange them for something new. Connect with fellow plant lovers, share knowledge, and bring the calming benefits of plants into your home.
ADULTS
Mindfulness for Life
Monday, May 18, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Join Nancy Behney for an experiential class on mindfulness as a practice, through meditations, teachings, and discussions, to learn how to cope with short and long-term stress and reconnect to your strengths and joys.
TEENS & TWEENS
DIY Stress Ball
Saturday, May 16, 10 – 11 a.m., Makerspace
As part of Mind, Body, May, learn to make your own stress balls from Orbeez, flour, and oobleck in this hands-on, sensory-focused event.
Dragon Slayers: Tween Campaign
Saturday, May 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., Makerspace
Tweens and kids are invited to this youth-led Dungeons & Dragons event. Make new friends, explore your imagination, build cooperation, and strengthen problem-solving skills.
Young Adult Dungeons & Dragons: Final Countdown
Sunday, May 17, 1 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Repeated Sunday, May 24, 1- 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Teens interested in learning to play Dungeons & Dragons are invited to join the fun. During this final countdown campaign before we pause for summer break, we are going all in to clear the castle of monsters and claim the home gifted to us through the deck of many things.
Mindful Music: Rube-Goldberg Machine
Sunday, May 17, 5 – 6:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Did you know that you can make music without touching an instrument? We’re making melodies by building a Rube-Goldberg Machine with everyday household items powered by the chain reaction of movement.
Young Dragon Slayers
Wednesday, May 20, 3:30 – 5:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons & Dragons? Want to think strategically and make new friends? Join other tweens for this classic fantasy-world game.
Anime & Eats
Wednesday, May 20, 6 – 7:30 p.m. Hondius Room
Ever wondered what the dishes featured in your favorite anime series would taste and smell like? Join us to watch a couple of episodes of an anime series and bring the featured meals to life. In this session, we’re watching “Naruto” and learning to transform ramen into a flavorful dish.
Teen/Tween End of School Bash
Thursday, May 21, 2 – 4:30 p.m., Hondius Room
Join us to celebrate the end of the school year by signing up for the Summer Reading Program, making crafts, playing Super Smash Bros, and enjoying pizza and beverages. Everyone who signs up receives a free book of their choice and a prize.
KIDS & FAMILIES
Library Storytimes
Baby Storytime: Thursday and Saturday at 10 a.m.
Preschool Storytime: Thursday and Saturday at 10:30 a.m.
Friday Kids Club: Mandala Box
Friday, May 15, 10 – 11 a.m, Hondius Room
Make your own mandala box filled with a collection of sensory, tactile, and comforting items to help manage emotions and reduce stress, including mini-calm jars, stress balls, aromatherapy, and worry stones.
Storybook Explorers: Duck, Duck, Dinosaur
Saturday, May 16, 11:15 – 11:45 a.m., Hondius Room
We’ll read the book together, then engage in early learning activities inspired by the story by making fleece dinosaur-shaped tied pillows with duck patches.
Saturday Kids Club: Mandala Box
Saturday, May 16, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Hondius Room
Make your own mandala box filled with a collection of sensory, tactile, and comforting items to help manage emotions and reduce stress, including mini-calm jars, stress balls, aromatherapy, and worry stones.
Read to Therapy Dog Bo
Thursday, May 21, 11 – 11:30 a.m., Children’s Room
Beginning readers are invited to practice their skills. Come to the Children’s Room, pick out a book, and read to Bo.
Friday Kids Club: Windchimes
Friday, May 22, 10 – 11 a.m., Hondius Room
Join us to make a windchime using plastic bottle toppers, chimes, bottle and jar caps, bells, shells, and crystals to create a piece of art that produces calming tones to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you find your inner peace.
Saturday Kids Club: Windchimes
Saturday, May 23, 12:15 – 1:15 p.m., Makerspace
Join us to make a windchime using plastic bottle toppers, chimes, bottle and jar caps, bells, shells, and crystals to create a piece of art that produces calming tones to reduce stress and anxiety, helping you find your inner peace.
MAKERSPACE & TECHNOLOGY
Makerspace Monthly Meetup
Monday, May 18, 5:30 – 7 p.m., Makerspace
Experienced artists and curious crafters are invited to connect with fellow makers, experiment with various techniques, and work on a project of your choice.
Mindful Mandalas
Wednesday, May 20, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m., Makerspace
As part of our Mind, Body, May series, learn the art of mandala making by drawing intricate geometric patterns and shapes to promote mindfulness, focus, and relaxation.
FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY FOUNDATION
Cliffhanger Used Books
Operated by the Friends of the Library Foundation, offering gently-used books, movies, and music at discount prices. Open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.