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Creative Expressions

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Community Room at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you...

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

Calling all creative types! The Big Island Writers Group is evolving our lovely club to include makers and crafters of all sorts to further inspire our friendly discussions. Do you knit? Crochet?

Side by side images of a harpsichord and a harp overlaid on sheet music.

Doves & Dragons: Harps and Harpsichord Music

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Main Library Area at Forest Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons!  No registration is required.

Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Main Library Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Music
Event Details:

Join us as we relax and listen to harp and harpsichord music performed by local husband and wife duo...Doves & Dragons! 

No registration is required.

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Stitchin' Chicks

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Stitchin’ Chicks:

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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 illustration of two children playing chess.

Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess! Join us as we learn how to play one of the world's most popular games.  Already know how to play?  Come and practice your s...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess!

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Read to a Dog

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bedford Story Time Area at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife
Age Group:
Preschool, Kids
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!   Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice read...

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Story Time Area
Age Group: Preschool, Kids
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife
Event Details:

Come meet a new furry friend at the library!  

Maisie, a certified Therapy dog (Therapy Dogs International), will be here this afternoon to listen as you practice reading out loud.

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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.

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Fiber Club: Knitting, Crocheting, and More

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or weave, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our New Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thurs...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Would you like to learn to knit, crochet, or weave, or share your talents with others? Then you're invited to join our New Fiber Club!  Meetings will be held on the Last Thursday of each month.

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LEGO® Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Lego® Club:

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Event Details:

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Lego® Club

Kids from 5 and up come and join us as we play with LEGOS®. Take on the challenge of the month or just use your imagination to build whatever you want with our LEGOS® or DUPLOS®.

Event Details:

Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.

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Chess Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

If you are a chess enthusiast or interested in learning more about the game please join us every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (except holidays)! Open to all ages and skill...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Young Adult Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

If you are a chess enthusiast or interested in learning more about the game please join us every Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM (except holidays)!

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Tai Chi at the Library

Friday, July 26, 2024 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...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health and Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 25

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.  

Registration is requested (email reminders will be sent to those who register) but drop-ins are welcome.

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. 

Friday Breakfast Book Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Bedford Peaks Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is TBA.

Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Peaks Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

The Friday Breakfast Book Club meets on the last Friday of every month to discuss a different book.  This month's selection is TBA.

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Youth Role Playing Game Club (Ages 8-11)

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds! Each 90-minute session is designed to be fun, challenging, and independent of the session that came before. All y...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Games
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Work as a team to complete quests and explore fantastic worlds!

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Stitchin' Chicks

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Stitchin’ Chicks:

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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

Stitchin’ Chicks

Join us every Monday at 2:00pm (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 illustration of two children playing chess.

Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess! Join us as we learn how to play one of the world's most popular games.  Already know how to play?  Come and practice your s...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Games, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess!

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Blood Drive

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Blood Drive

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Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times
Age Group:
Preschool
Rock-A-Bye Reader:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-36 months.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Computer 101 Class: Smartphone Basics

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Technology Classes
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This month's Computer 101 class is all about Smartphones.  We will learn common terminology, the basic functions of a smartphone, and provide resources for further instruction...

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

This month's Computer 101 class is all about Smartphones.  We will learn common terminology, the basic functions of a smartphone, and provide resources for further instruction.  This class will cover both Android and Apple iOS phones.

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Adult Book Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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 the book we will be discussing is Drive Your Plow Over the Bones of the Dead&nbs...

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.

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Confessions of a Colorholic

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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.