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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this Adventure Begins At Your Library!

 

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Books 4 Fun

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Story Time Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Story Time Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this Adventure Begins At Your Library!

 

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Summer Chess Club

Tuesday, July 9, 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: 12
Event Details:

Go on an adventure into the world of Chess!

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Adventure with Rockets

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside. This program is for children ages 7+ and their families; ...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adventure to space with your very own rocket!  Join us as we make rockets from paper and launch them outside.

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Make Your Own Kaleidoscope

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids
Event Details:

Go on an adventure in STEM as we explore the concepts of light, reflections, and symmetry by making our own Kaleidoscopes!

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Go on an adventure in STEM as we explore the concepts of light, reflections, and symmetry by making our own Kaleidoscopes!

AI illustration of an astronaut eating in space.

How to Eat in Space: A NASA Program

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explo...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Special guest and NASA presenter, Renee Naden, will help talk about how astronauts eat and space as well how they sometimes even grow their own food.  Hear some stories, explore through crafts, and have fun with STEAM during this special disc

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T(w)een Craft Watercolor/Collage Edition

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Adventures in Arts and Crafts!  Each month there will be a different project.  Participants are encouraged to brin...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Teens and Tweens are invited to join us this summer for Adventures in Arts and Crafts!  Each month there will be a different project.  Participants are encouraged to bring in craft or art projects they are working on or would like to sho

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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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Books 4 Fun

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

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Bird Quest

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Kids and families, come enjoy an outdoor birding adventure inside the library! What birds can you spot?  Can you match the birdcalls and identify the birds?  Join us f...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Kids and families, come enjoy an outdoor birding adventure inside the library!

What birds can you spot?  Can you match the birdcalls and identify the birds?  Join us for this bird watching scavenger hunt and find out!

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Books 4 Fun

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

AI image of a pirate ship popping out of waves in a book.

Books 4 Fun

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our the...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Books 4 Fun is our pre-school story time for children ages 3 to 6.  Join us for stories, songs, crafts, and activities geared to engage and entertain your child.  Our theme for this session is Adventure Begins At Your Library!

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Wonderful World of Bees

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Montvale Community Room at Montvale Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Montvale Library
Room: Montvale Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

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Chess Club

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bedford Young Adult Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
Games, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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)!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Watercolor image of the earth surrounded by honeycomb and bees.

Wonderful World of Bees

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Big Island Movie Area at Big Island Library
Program Type:
Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program! Heritage Apiary will be vi...

Required
Library Branch: Big Island Library
Room: Big Island Movie Area
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: Animals/Wildlife, STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Get ready to hear, feel, smell and even taste the wonderful creations that come from our #1 pollinator, the Honey Bee during this interactive program!

Illustration of boba teas.

Teens Taste the World Adventure

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Moneta Community Room at Moneta/SML Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for an around-the-world adventure through food at this special event! Teens and kids ages 11+ can make their own Boba or bubble tea to enjoy while snacking on popular tr...

Required
Library Branch: Moneta/SML Library
Room: Moneta Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for an around-the-world adventure through food at this special event!

AI image of a pirate treasure and a gold skill inside a glass bottle with ships in the distance and treasure around it.

Sunken Treasure Sensory Bottle Craft

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to make sensory bottles filled with sunken pirate treasure as a part of the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Program!

Required
Library Branch: Stewartsville Library
Room: Stewartsville Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Children and teens are invited to make sensory bottles filled with sunken pirate treasure as a part of the "Adventure Begins at Your Library" Summer Reading Program!

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader (0-21 Months)

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:15am
Forest Community Room at Forest Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

Required
Library Branch: Forest Library
Room: Forest Community Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Rock-A-Bye Reader is a lap-sit program for babies ages 0-21 months old.  Come join us for rhymes, music, movement, stories, free play, and parenting resources.

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Everyone Can Be A Scientist

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Bedford Room at Bedford Central Library
Program Type:
STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family - All Ages
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center! They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have goin...

Required
Library Branch: Bedford Central Library
Room: Bedford Room
Age Group: Family - All Ages
Program Type: STEM/STEAM, Summer Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

What is a citizen scientist?  Find out in this exciting presentation by Claytor Nature Center!

They will also talk about the current citizen science projects they have going on at the center that you can be a part of.

Collage of young children with books.

Rock-A-Bye Reader

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Stewartsville Community Room at Stewartsville Library
Program Type:
Story Times, Summer Reading
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, Summer Reading
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.