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MOVIES
Bring a beverage and we’ll furnish the popcorn. Ages 18+
LPL Flix
Whether it’s the latest Best Picture or a lighthearted rom-com, enjoy an afternoon movie on our big screen. Popular recent releases are shown the first Friday of every month at 1:00 PM.
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International Film
Develop a deeper appreciation for the diversity of human experience. International films are shown at 6:00 PM the third Tuesday of each month (except December).
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Book clubs
Pick up a copy of the current selections at the front desk or drive-thru. New members always welcome!
Book Discussion Group
Lively discussions on popular fiction and nonfiction titles. Meetings are held the first Wednesday of the month at 4:00 PM.
Strictly Fiction
Read and discuss different genres—mysteries, westerns, historical fiction, romance and more. There’s something here for everyone. Meet the first Monday of the month at 6:30 PM down by the fireplace.
Book to Art
Read a book and create art it inspires. And by art, we mean any form, from baking and batik to watercolor and woodwork. Meet to share impressions of the book, show your art and describe your creative process. Meet at 11:00 AM the fourth Saturday of every other month.
reading challenges
Fall Reading Challenges Run Sept 16-Dec 21.
Read for FUN and prizes! Register on Beanstack.
Pick up fall prizes at the Help Desk by January 18—or while supplies last!
Paws & Read to Me
(Ages 0-7)
Log books and complete activities to earn reading badges and fun prizes. Score extra prizes when you complete a BINGO (vertical, horizontal or diagonal). Fill the BINGO card to earn a free book and a furry new friend.
Paws & Read On My Own (Ages 8-12)
Log books and complete activities to earn reading badges and fun prizes. Score extra prizes when you complete a BINGO (vertical, horizontal or diagonal). Fill the BINGO card to earn a free book and a furry new friend.
Fall Teen
(Ages 13-17)
Earn Reading Badges and great PRIZES by logging books you read or listen to! Pick up prizes at the Help Desk. Read 5 books to complete the challenge.
Pumpkin Spice
(Ages 18+)
Complete seven reading-related spicy activities. For each completed activity, receive an aromatic autumnal flavoring: cinnamon, cardamom, black pepper, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice. When you’ve completed the challenge, combine them to concoct a cozy cup of chai (or other spiced treat).
Ongoing challenges: build your home library!
Use Beanstack, a web and mobile app, to participate. Beanstack makes it easy to register, track reading, and earn incentives. Download the app or access it here.
Above Average Reader
Through December 31 for ages 14+
American adults read an average of 12 books each year, with half reading four or fewer. How do you rank? Upon completing your 13th book, attain ABOVE AVERAGE status and receive a congratulatory canvas tote or patch. Continue reading to achieve SUPERIOR status: log 52 books in 2024 to receive a patch for your tote.
Banned Book Challenge
Ongoing for ages 18+
Reading is empowering! Learn about new perspectives and celebrate the freedom to read. Explore books that have been challenged or banned over the past two decades.
Log your reading to earn badges throughout the challenge.
NEW Mystery maven
Ongoing for ages 18+
Don your deerstalkers, dear readers: On dark and stormy nights (sunny afternoons will work too), investigate different subgenres and award-winning titles. Upon completion of this clandestine operation (well, it’s really a public challenge open to all adults), snag an elusive patch that reveals the intriguing secret to sharp-eyed operatives (your friends and neighbors) that the bearer is a shrewd connoisseur of mystery.
babies bloom
100 Books Before One
Read 100 books by age one. Sharing books together strengthens your baby’s foundation for learning, and the bond between baby and their favorite teacher: YOU! Receive a free book after each milestone of 25 books logged.
1,000 books before kindergarten
Read 1,000 books together before your child enters five-year-old kindergarten. Earn FREE BOOKS for your home library as you hit each 100-book milestone!
500 books before middle school
Now that your child is reading on their own, challenge them to read 500 books before middle school. Earn reading badges, fun charms, and FREE BOOKS!
Other programs
Worker Connection
Mondays • 10:00 AM-noon
Seeking a good job in our area? Gain insight from a career navigator. Explore career paths, get referrals, and focus on transferring your skills to high-paying, in-demand jobs. Meet-ups are part of the Department of Workforce Development Worker Connection program.
Genealogy Club
1st Thursday of the month • 10:15 AM
January-May & September-December
Navigate your family’s story. Explore research methods, organize information, overcome roadblocks, discover online resources, and solve mysteries! Just beginning? We’ll help you get started.
New members always welcome.
Card Class
2nd Monday of the month • 1:00-8:00 PM
Carolee Crabb provides instruction in creating handmade cards. Drop in any time during the session. Cost is $7 for materials. Bring double-stick tape and scissors.
Meet in the library’s Community Room.
Craft Classes
Monthly
Find a new interest, gain inspiration, and enjoy time with other crafters. A delightful little project offered with expert guidance monthly.
Click on our events calendar for specific program details.