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The Puzzle Swap is back! Come out tomorrow, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
The Puzzle Swap is back! Come out tomorrow, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle.
Don’t forget to stop by the library for trick or treating at 4!
October 31, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Don’t forget to stop by the library for trick or treating at 4!
Come out to the library tomorrow starting at 4 o’clock for trick or treating!
October 30, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Come out to the library tomorrow starting at 4 o’clock for trick or treating!
On October 30th, the country celebrates its favorite vegetable with National Candy Corn Day. Are you a fan of candy corn?
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October 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
On October 30th, the country celebrates its favorite vegetable with National Candy Corn Day. Are you a fan of candy corn?
Come out Saturday to see a variety of cool reptiles from super scaly snakes to lazy lounging lizards!
October 27, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Come out Saturday to see a variety of cool reptiles from super scaly snakes to lazy lounging lizards!
Trick or Treat at the library next Friday from 4-7pm!
October 24, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Trick or Treat at the library next Friday from 4-7pm!
Join us this upcoming Monday for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club at 10:15am!
October 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Join us this upcoming Monday for the Monthly Monday Morning Book Club at 10:15am!
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out Everybody's Got Somebody by Robin Roberts and Veronica Chambers on Hoopla and Decoding Annie Parker on Kanopy
October 23, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, check out Everybody's Got Somebody by Robin Roberts and Veronica Chambers on Hoopla and Decoding Annie Parker on Kanopy
Join us this Thursday at 6:00 pm for Movie Night at the library. The movie is Top Gun: Maverick.
October 20, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Join us this Thursday at 6:00 pm for Movie Night at the library. The movie is Top Gun: Maverick.
Whether you’ve read the whole book or just cracked the cover, we’d love for you to join the conversation for Beloved by Toni Morrison on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM.
October 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Whether you’ve read the whole book or just cracked the cover, we’d love for you to join the conversation for Beloved by Toni Morrison on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM.
Halloween is almost here! Come dress up in your favorite costume and trick or treat at the library from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
October 20, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Halloween is almost here! Come dress up in your favorite costume and trick or treat at the library from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm.
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? Early detection and awareness can save lives. This month, take time to educate yourself and loved ones about self-exams, screenings, and the warning signs. Knowledge is power! Stay informed and proactive!
October 17, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Did you know that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime? Early detection and awareness can save lives. This month, take time to educate yourself and loved ones about self-exams, screenings, and the warning signs. Knowledge is power! Stay informed and proactive!
October 16th is National Dictionary Day, a day to honor Noah Webster, the creator of the first American dictionary, and celebrate language and learning. The day encourages people to enhance their vocabulary, learn new words, and appreciate the role of dictionaries in shaping language
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October 16, 2025 at 2:13 PM
October 16th is National Dictionary Day, a day to honor Noah Webster, the creator of the first American dictionary, and celebrate language and learning. The day encourages people to enhance their vocabulary, learn new words, and appreciate the role of dictionaries in shaping language
The Puzzle Swap is back! It’s time to restock the puzzle shelf just in time for those long winter nights. Donate a puzzle for the
swap between October 20th and October 30th. Then come back on Saturday, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle
swap between October 20th and October 30th. Then come back on Saturday, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle
October 13, 2025 at 8:18 PM
The Puzzle Swap is back! It’s time to restock the puzzle shelf just in time for those long winter nights. Donate a puzzle for the
swap between October 20th and October 30th. Then come back on Saturday, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle
swap between October 20th and October 30th. Then come back on Saturday, November 1st, to pick out a new puzzle
Join Miguel on an unforgettable journey to the Land of the Dead in Coco, where music, family, and adventure create a heartwarming tale about following your dreams and honoring your ancestors on October 16th at 6pm.
October 13, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Join Miguel on an unforgettable journey to the Land of the Dead in Coco, where music, family, and adventure create a heartwarming tale about following your dreams and honoring your ancestors on October 16th at 6pm.
Teens, can you and your friends find the hidden treasure and escape the Manor in time? Solve clues, uncover the secret
message, and unlock the escape code before time runs out on October 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner provided!
message, and unlock the escape code before time runs out on October 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner provided!
October 13, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Teens, can you and your friends find the hidden treasure and escape the Manor in time? Solve clues, uncover the secret
message, and unlock the escape code before time runs out on October 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner provided!
message, and unlock the escape code before time runs out on October 18th from 5:30-7:30pm. Dinner provided!
Should children’s books be banned for their themes, or is it more important to give kids access to diverse stories? Share your thoughts!
October 10, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Should children’s books be banned for their themes, or is it more important to give kids access to diverse stories? Share your thoughts!
Stay informed and proactive with Know Your Lemons, a helpful app focused on early detection of breast cancer. It provides:
Step-by-step tutorials for self breast exams
Reminders to keep up with your exams
Tips to recognize warning signs early
Download the app and take charge of your health today!
Step-by-step tutorials for self breast exams
Reminders to keep up with your exams
Tips to recognize warning signs early
Download the app and take charge of your health today!
October 10, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Stay informed and proactive with Know Your Lemons, a helpful app focused on early detection of breast cancer. It provides:
Step-by-step tutorials for self breast exams
Reminders to keep up with your exams
Tips to recognize warning signs early
Download the app and take charge of your health today!
Step-by-step tutorials for self breast exams
Reminders to keep up with your exams
Tips to recognize warning signs early
Download the app and take charge of your health today!
Here are more examples of children’s books that are banned, Pinkalicious, Pinkalicious is banned in some districts for supposed content related to “gender fluidity.” Freckleface Strawberry – removed during a crackdown on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion materials
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Here are more examples of children’s books that are banned, Pinkalicious, Pinkalicious is banned in some districts for supposed content related to “gender fluidity.” Freckleface Strawberry – removed during a crackdown on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion materials
This month, we’re diving into Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the haunting story of Sethe, a woman haunted by the legacy of slavery and the ghost of her past. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just cracked the cover, we’d love for you to join the conversation on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM.
October 9, 2025 at 2:01 PM
This month, we’re diving into Toni Morrison’s Beloved, the haunting story of Sethe, a woman haunted by the legacy of slavery and the ghost of her past. Whether you’ve read the whole book or just cracked the cover, we’d love for you to join the conversation on Tuesday, October 22nd at 6:00 PM.
Did you know that even beloved children’s books continue to face bans and challenges? Here an example: And Tango Makes Three – challenged for depicting a same-sex relationship between two penguin parents.
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Did you know that even beloved children’s books continue to face bans and challenges? Here an example: And Tango Makes Three – challenged for depicting a same-sex relationship between two penguin parents.
A Murder Mystery Awaits…Can you unravel the clues and discover whodunit? Team up with your sharpest detective friends to gather evidence, solve the mystery, and enjoy a night of pizza, puzzles, and suspense on October 25th at 6 PM. Registration is required. Will you crack the case?
October 8, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A Murder Mystery Awaits…Can you unravel the clues and discover whodunit? Team up with your sharpest detective friends to gather evidence, solve the mystery, and enjoy a night of pizza, puzzles, and suspense on October 25th at 6 PM. Registration is required. Will you crack the case?
George Takei is the Chairman for this year’s Banned Book week. He is the Best selling Author of ‘They called us Enemies: My Lost Freedom: A Japanese WWII Story
October 8, 2025 at 6:58 PM
George Takei is the Chairman for this year’s Banned Book week. He is the Best selling Author of ‘They called us Enemies: My Lost Freedom: A Japanese WWII Story
Join us this Thursday at 4 pm for this week’s Tween Takeover, Haunted Pop Up! When the school day ends, our tweens and teens take the lead! Come for these hands-on activities and creative challenges, where you get to showcase your awesome creativity.
October 8, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join us this Thursday at 4 pm for this week’s Tween Takeover, Haunted Pop Up! When the school day ends, our tweens and teens take the lead! Come for these hands-on activities and creative challenges, where you get to showcase your awesome creativity.
We’re shining a spotlight on Mexicans in the Making of America by Neil Foley. This insightful book examines the positive impact immigration has had on American culture, politics, and the economy since 1848. Stop by the library to check out your copy today!
October 6, 2025 at 8:19 PM
We’re shining a spotlight on Mexicans in the Making of America by Neil Foley. This insightful book examines the positive impact immigration has had on American culture, politics, and the economy since 1848. Stop by the library to check out your copy today!