Upcoming Events

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Diamond art is a popular hobby, and it’s so easy to do.  Explore the basics of this craft and make gothic-inspired Halloween magnets.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  For students i

Discover the art of making your own vibrant paper flowers in celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn the cultural significance behind these colorful blooms and create your own to take home and decorate.

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

Learn the basics of counted cross stitch and stitch your own bookish ghost.  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  Seating and supplies are limited.  Registration required.

Interested in perler bead art but not sure where to start? Join us and learn how to create fun designs using perler beads. 

All supplies will be provided.

Come join the Friends of First Colony Branch Library for their book sale. There are many great items to choose from, including new releases, fiction, nonfiction, children’s, classics, along with DVDs and CDs. All are available for a great price.

It’s time to clean out the craft closet and old costumes!  If you’re a crafter or artist who needs to reduce your stash, someone who is looking for a new craft hobby, or looking for a new costume to replace an outgrown one, join us for our ar

Players of all ages and skill levels are invited to practice their strategies while playing against others in a relaxed stress-free environment.  This is a drop-in opportunity to have fun and maybe learn a new chess move or two.  Since a

Join us to make a fall friendly book pumpkin! This pumpkin is sure to add a fun DIY element to any fall table.  

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

The Teacher in the Library after-school homework help program welcomes students of all ages to drop by and get homework help from certified teachers.

Join us for a celebration of Banned Books Week and create your own Blackout Poetry. We will use the redacting (or blacking out) of words on copies of pages from challenged or banned books to create new and meaningful art. 

Join us for a blind taste test and fun, hands-on cooking session just for teens! Test your Takis taste buds against the competitors! Can you find the real Takis? Also, create a DIY Takis inspired seasoning to take home.

Are you writing a book or manuscript?  We can provide you with a quiet space. Bring yourself, your laptop, and anything else you need for some quality time writing.  In the second half of this workshop, those interested will have th

Come and go as you please to play a variety of board games! This program usually meets the first and third Monday of the month in Conference Room 2A.

All ages are welcome, anyone under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult. 

Join us for a showing of The Addams Family.

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us for Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card! Building Club is for families with children of all ages.

Come and learn the basics of 3D printing at the library, and create your own customized design using TinkerCad. Your design will then be printed on the library’s own 3D printer for pickup later in the week.