Upcoming Events

A multisensory program featuring songs, simple sign language, finger plays and soothing lullabies for parents and caregivers of young babies. Recommended for infants from birth to 12 months of age, non-walkers.

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program concludes with an age-appropriate craft activity.

We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups.

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate craft activity.

Mother Goose Time is a 30-minute multi-sensory activity time designed for pre-walkers from 0-12 months of age. Mother Goose Time includes rhymes, finger plays, and lullabies designed for early educational development.

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for preschool children aged 3-6. Take-home craft will be available at the end of the program.

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

English-language learners of any level are invited to practice conversation in a friendly, relaxed environment. This group meets the first and third Thursday of the month in Conference Room 2A!

Learn the basics of creative writing including story structure, characterization, setting, tone and more! If you are a budding writer this introductory class is for you! Registration is required.

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.

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

This week is all about chain reactions! Learn about Rube Goldberg machines and how you can make them using different household items. This program is for children in grades 1-5 only.

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.

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with children of all ages. Take-home crafts will be available at the end of the program. Pajamas and blankets welcome! 

Join us every week for Adult Coloring Hour! Bring your own coloring pages and supplies or choose from our designs and supplies. We will play relaxing music while we color to help us unwind. 

Join us for a casual opportunity to practice speaking Arabic.

Become a mad scientist and bring a new toy to life. Students in grades 4-8 are invited to join us as we take apart various toys and piece them back together to create something new.

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.