Library Events

Miss Abbey will read “Martin’s Big Words: The Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.” written by Doreen Rappaport and illustrated by Bryan Collier. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand. View ou...read more

Join Dia educators on Thursdays at 12 pm for engaging conversations around one artist’s practice or work on view at Dia Beacon. On February 4, Dia educators will discuss the work of artist Anne Truitt.RSV...read more

Ages: 0-9 yrs.Join Jay Sand of All Around This World, to celebrate the music and cultures of Eastern European Roma and 16th to 19th century Jewish people. Please register by February 4th to receive the Zoom login information, as well as access to Jay Sand’s musical database through the en...read more

Join Miss Abbey for an hour of Valentine’s Day arts and crafts. Arts and Crafters will make their own love bugs! Register on our calendar to pick up your craft bag with supplies in the Children’s Room at the library starting February 4th and receive the Zoom link prior to the meeting.&nb...read more

Miss Abbey will read “Hair Love” written by Matthew A. Cherry and illustrated by Vashti Harrison. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand. Visit our YouTube channel.

Join Dia educators on Thursdays at 12 pm for engaging conversations around one artist’s practice or work on view at Dia Beacon. On February 11, Dia educators will discuss the work of artist On Kawara.RSVP...read more

Date/Time: February 11th, 4:30-5:30PMAges: 8-11 years oldJoin Miss Abbey for a writing workshop where young writers will learn about first, second, and third-person point of view and how they can use it in their writing to enhance the story. Writing prompts will allow young writers to practice writi...read more

Deadline to register: February 11thDate/Time: February 13th, 10-11AMAges: 0-9 yrs.Join Jay Sand of All Around This World, to celebrate the music and cultures of the Balkans, with a special focus on the "old new year" holiday of Vasilica.Please register by February 11th to receive the Zoom ...read more

Miss Abbey will read “Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman’s Dreams Took Flight” written by Karyn Parsons and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand. Visit our Y...read more

Date/ Time: February 20th, 3-4PMAges: 5-12 yrs.Science Worms will be hosted on Zoom by Miss Abbey. This week, young scientists will make a blubber glove.This experiment requires: One big bowl/bucket A LOT of ice cubes 4 zipper lock plastic bags, gallon-sized Shortening (2-3 heaping tablespoons) ...read more

Despite the Middle Ages still sometimes being called the Dark Ages, people in that era often enjoyed good times, especially atthe table. Through art and archaeology, learn about medieval foods and their preparation—including a recipe for roast unicorn!--in late-medieval feasts, as well as the ...read more

Ages: 5-12 yrs.Join Miss Abbey for an hour of winter-themed arts and crafts. Arts and Crafters will make their own popsicle stick hibernating bear! Register on our calendar to pick up your craft bag with supplies in the Children’s Room at the library starting February 18th and receive the Zoom...read more

Miss Abbey will read “My Very Favorite Book In the Whole Wide World” written by Malcolm Mitchell and illustrated by Michael Robertson. Virtual story time videos will be posted on our Youtube channel each Thursday morning at 11:30AM and available to view on demand. Visit our YouTube chann...read more

Date/Time: February 25th, 4:30-5:30PMAges: 8-11 years oldJoin Miss Abbey for a writing workshop where young writers will learn some famous “writing rules” and then practice breaking them! Register your young writer on our calendar to receive a Zoom link before the meeting.