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A group of senior women doing chair yoga in a yellow room.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join holistic health practitioner and licensed yoga instructor Rachel Milne for an introduction to Chair Yoga.  Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay ...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join holistic health practitioner and licensed yoga instructor Rachel Milne for an introduction to Chair Yoga.  Chair yoga is an adapted yoga practice that allows you to stay seated while practicing yoga-focused poses. 

Digital Photos default image showing canon digital camera with a portrait of a black and white dog in a red sweater

Computer 101 Class: Digital Photos 101

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month as we explore different technology topics.  This month's topic: Digital Photos 101Get tips for organizing, backing up, and editi...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Classes
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us on the 1st Thursday of each month as we explore different technology topics.  

This month's topic: Digital Photos 101

AI generated realistic photograph of a beautiful book with the words I Love This Book Cover and a Fancy Art Deco Heart on the front set on a book stand

Adult Book Club

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 2 PM at the Montvale Library. This month's theme is...Read a book based on the cover! No registration is necessary, new mem...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Book Club meets the 1st Thursday of every month at 2 PM at the Montvale Library.

This month's theme is...Read a book based on the cover!

No registration is necessary, new members are always welcome!

Confessions Of A Colorholic at Montvale default image showing blank coloring page and colored pencils

Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Confessions of a Colorholic:

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides ...

Event Details:

Confessions of a Colorholic is from 3 to 4 PM only on the 1st Thursday of the month.

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

Event Details:

Confessions of a Colorholic is from 3 to 4 PM only on the 1st Thursday of the month.

AI Vibrant painting of the earth, a paint palette and a paintbrush on the cover of a book.

Silent Book Club: Color Our World

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

It’s BYOB (except the B stands for Book). Join us at the Forest Library for some cozy reading. The Summer Reading Program is here!This month's theme is Color Our World. Librar...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

It’s BYOB (except the B stands for Book). Join us at the Forest Library for some cozy reading. 

The Summer Reading Program is here!

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, June 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering written over a picture of a spinning needle and wool

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is for teens and adults. A morning for knitters, crocheters, spinners...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Blue Ridge Fiber Gathering meets on the first Saturday of every month from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. This event is for teens and adults.

Game Board

Tabletop Gaming

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:30pm - 5:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM to play a variety of different board and card games. Feel free to bring your own games as well!  ...

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us on the first Saturday of each month from 12:30 PM until 5:00 PM to play a variety of different board and card games. Feel free to bring your own games as well! 

The Monuments Men Poster

Saturday Matinee presents The Monuments Men

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!Join us at the Bedford Central Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a movie for adults and teens. This month's film is The M...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Event Details:

COMING SOON TO A LIBRARY NEAR YOU!
Join us at the Bedford Central Library for a monthly Saturday afternoon screening of a movie for adults and teens. 

Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout

Friends of the Forest Library Book Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friends of the Forest Library Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our Book of the Month! This month's selection is Tell M...

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Friends of the Forest Library Book Club meets every 2nd Monday of the month at 1:00 PM. Join us to read and discuss our Book of the Month! 

Notebook that has the phrase "Everyone has a story" written on it and a cup of copy on a wooden surface

Literary Lakers Book Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library! We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday. We will rea...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come join us today for the meeting of the Literary Lakers Book Club at the Moneta/SML Library!

We will meet in the community room each month on the Second Monday.

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

AI A canvas with a simple oil painting of a tree on an easel with bookshelves in the background.

Summer Art Series: Paint Night Edition

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an easy, guided paint night as part of our 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program! This program is open to people of all levels of painting but geared primari...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us for an easy, guided paint night as part of our 2025 Color Our World Summer Reading Program! 

This program is open to people of all levels of painting but geared primarily toward beginners. 

Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join other readers on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community!This month's book selection will be Olive Kitteridge by ...

Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join other readers on the second Tuesday of each month to discuss a different book and meet other members of your community!

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Confessions of a Colorholic:

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Confessions of a Colorholic

Open to anyone who enjoys coloring for relaxation or creative expression!  Join us every Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 PM at the Montvale Library.  The library provides coloring sheets as well as markers, coloring pencils and pens but you are welcome to bring your own.

AI Generated Van Gogh style sunflower

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night: Color Our World

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night:

Open to anyone regardless of your skill level.  Everyone from experienced painters to someone who has never even picked up a paintbrush is welcome. This is a time of self-e...

Event Details:

Color Our World at a I’m No Van Gogh Paint Night!Help us Color Our World by painting a 3x3 mini canvas to be displayed in the library!You can still paint on an 8x10 canvas as usual...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 24

I'm No Van Gogh Paint Night

Open to anyone regardless of your skill level.  Everyone from experienced painters to someone who has never even picked up a paintbrush is welcome.

This is a time of self-expression, not a teaching class. Come and paint whatever the canvas inspires in you!  

All supplies will be provided. Please dress in clothing you won’t mind getting messy.

Everyone who participates will be able to take their paintings home at the end of the evening.

Registration is required and space is limited.

Event Details:

Color Our World at a I’m No Van Gogh Paint Night!

Help us Color Our World by painting a 3x3 mini canvas to be displayed in the library!

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

Frozen fruits and vegetables in bags.

Freezing Food with the VCE

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:30pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Food/Cooking, Gardening, Lectures, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Freezing is a quick, convenient, and easy method of preserving foods in the home.  The Freezing method preserves nutritive quality, color and texture of your freshly grown fru...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Food/Cooking, Gardening, Lectures, Summer Reading, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Freezing is a quick, convenient, and easy method of preserving foods in the home.  The Freezing method preserves nutritive quality, color and texture of your freshly grown fruits, produce, and meats.
 

AI Black outlined brightly colored watercolor painting of a bulldog.

Pet Portrait Art

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Make a colorful portrait of your pet!  Library staff will help with this easy technique to make a striking piece of art of your favorite furry friend. This workshop is fo...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Make a colorful portrait of your pet!  Library staff will help with this easy technique to make a striking piece of art of your favorite furry friend. 

Lilac Girls by Martha Hall Kelly

Adult Book Club

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. This month's sel...

Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us at the Big Island Library to read the book of the month and share insights and stories.  The book club is held on the 3rd Tuesday of every month. 

Stitchin' Chicks with a crochet chicken

Stitchin' Chicks

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us! New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn ...

Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us every Tuesday at 2:00 PM (except holidays), bring your projects, and knit or crochet with us!

New members are always welcome, and no experience is necessary. Come learn with us!

Line drawing of a person standing in a tai chi pose in front of a ying yang symbol.

Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Tai Chi:

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous hea...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness

Tai Chi

Join certified instructor Scott Larsen every week for a free class in the gentle, meditative martial art known as Tai Chi.  Practiced throughout the world for its numerous health benefits, many of Tai Chi's slow movements and deep breathing techniques are easy to learn and suitable for people of all ages and abilities.*

*No equipment is necessary, but please wear lightweight, comfortable shoes and loose-fitting clothing that doesn't restrict your range of motion.  Though Tai Chi is a safe, low-impact form of exercise, it is always recommended that you consult your doctor before beginning any new fitness program-especially if you have any limiting physical or medical conditions (such as joint problems, back pain, diabetes, heart disease, circulation issues, etc.) or are taking any medications that can make you dizzy or lightheaded. 
First-time attendees may be asked to sign a waiver.  

Note: This class may be held in different spaces in the library (or outdoors) depending on the week and what space is available.  Please check in with a librarian at the desk if you are unsure of where to go. 

Five Nights at Freddy's Movie

Movie Day: Five Nights at Freddy's

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a bite at the Forest Library with the spooky movie Five Nights At Freddy's! Watch the animatronic characters come to life while you enjoy pizza-flavored snacks and...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a bite at the Forest Library with the spooky movie Five Nights At Freddy's! 

Chair yoga class photo.

Chair Yoga for Every Body

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Health and Wellness, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Come strike a pose! Chair yoga utilizes a chair for seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. Breathing exercises and meditation will ...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Come strike a pose! Chair yoga utilizes a chair for seated and standing yoga poses designed to increase flexibility, strength, and balance.