The National Museum of Play, located in Rochester, New York explores the ways in which play, encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, and how it illuminates cultural history. Inspired by this museum, come and learn some new games, check out our mini-exhibit of toys and play some video games. If you need disability-related accommodations in order...
Monday, July 10, 2023 -1:00pm to 2:00pm Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C This week's Monday Mashup is Life-Size Games! Each Monday we will be doing something different so be sure to check the calendar to see what's coming next! --- ¡El Monday Mashup de esta semana es Life-Size Games! ¡Cada lunes haremos algo...
Sunday, July 9, 2023 -2:00pm to 4:00pm Storytime Room We're beating the heat with ocean crafting all July. Brighten someone's day by making this simple and adorable 3D paper crab card and sending them a funny message! We'll have all the materials ready, you just need to assemble and write a "snappy" message. Sunday Fun Days are...
Saturday, July 8, 2023 -2:00pm to 3:00pm Storytime Room Beat the heat with a sweet summery treat and some sweet knowledge, too! Find out what specific innovation was pioneered by African American entrepeneur Augustus Jackson, known as the "father of ice cream," through a read-aloud of the book "Ice Cream Man: How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet...
Saturday, July 1, 2023 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center Saturdays are for gaming. Each week we’ll feature a game and you’ll have the chance to compete for bragging rights and small prizes. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public.
Family Storytime is recommended for all ages and includes both shorter and longer stories combined with action games and activities. We ask Storytime attendees to social distance and masks are required for those old enough to wear them. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This...
Friday, July 7, 2023 -1:00pm to 2:30pm Storytime Room Take a break from the summer sun and join us every Friday for a matinee movie showing! A down-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats who need a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's evil plot to wipe their village off the map....
10:30am to 11:00am In-person event + Online other Join us in person for Book Babies! Let's have fun together singing, reading, and rhyming. Book Babies is a program designed to stimulate your infant's language development and is geared towards ages 0-2 years. Parents and caregivers are encouraged to participate as much as possible. Book Babies will meet...
Thursday, July 6, 2023 -4:00pm to 5:00pm Storytime Room Register Explore the electrical world with Aerospace Electronics instructor Michael Webb and Snap Circuits, an award-winning kit that demonstrates how circuits are designed and assembled. In this workshop, we'll build a light-activated switch, a musical doorbell, and everyone's favorite, the flying saucer launcher! Come learn the fundamentals of...
4:00pm to 5:00pm In-person event + Online other Teen Center, Online Adam and Matthew from 1 Week Critique are here every Thursday to lead a Teen Writing workshop. If you love to write, or have considered it and have been too scared to try, now's your chance! Teen authors also have the opportunity to have their work...
Thursday, July 6, 2023 -1:00pm to 3:00pm Teen Center We’ll learn a little about the history of zines and you’re invited to make one yourself individually or as a group. If you need disability-related accommodations in order to participate in this event, please contact the Library. This event is open to the public.
Thursday, July 6, 2023 -1:00pm to 1:30pm Storytime Room World Languages Storytime is a new Summer Reading Program series that shares fascinating stories and some basic vocabulary in different languages. Join us every Thursday afternoon from June 8th to Aug. 3rd for a fun-filled bilingual storytime (in English and one other language) and learn how to become...
