Library Hours

Mon. & Wed.: 10 am-8 pm
Tues. & Thurs.:1 pm-8 pm
Fri.: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat.: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun.: Closed

Children's Room Hours

Mon.&Wed.:10 am-6 pm
Tues.: 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Thurs.: 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Fri.: 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Sat.: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sun.: Closed

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Summer Activities, July 20-24

July 20
Messy Mondays crafts 10:00 a.m.

July 21

Dr. Seuss Celebration 10:00 a.m.seuss-hat
Join us for a belated celebration of Dr. Seuss’ 50th birthday. Hear some of your favorite Dr. Seuss stories, create some “Seussian” crafts, and enjoy some coloring and game pages. Recommended for ages 4 to 7. No registration needed.

Gross out Tuesday 2:00 p.m. slime
Kids age 6 & up are invited to hear some gross stories, create some slimy crafts and “enjoy” a gross snack. Not for the easily queasy! No registration needed.

July 22

Teddy Bear Picnic 11:30 a.m.teddy-bear
Bring your favorite bear and a picnic lunch and listen to some Teddy Bear stories. We will be out on the lawn if the weather permits. All ages are welcome, no registration needed.

Cooking with Katie 2:00 p.m.cooking-with-katie
Join Katie Wilton for a hands-on cooking class where students will make recipes from her cookbook “You’re the Cook!” including Deviled Eggs, Pizza Wontons, Parmesan Pita Triangles, Yogurt Fruit Shakes and Cream Cheese Filled Strawberries. Ages 9 and up. Registration is required, beginning on July 14. Register at the Reference Desk. Cooking with Katie +++

July 23

Mother Goose on the Loose music 10:00 a.m. music-notes
Join Jen Strom, singer and multi-instrumentalist, in this musical program celebrating the joys of Mother Goose and other classic kid’s rhymes. The kids will be clapping and singing along in no time. Using guitar and fiddle, Jen will cover the classic kid’s favorite songs as well as finger-plays and dance songs like the Hokey-Pokey. Recommended for ages 2 to 3. Registration is required for this program. Sign up will begin on July 13. +++

+++Funded by the Friends of the Library.