Jul 3
Wed 1:00 pm
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
July 2019
Islington Branch Library
Jul 4
Thu 10:30 am
Jul 4
Thu 1:00 pm
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
Jul 5
Fri 1:00 pm
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
July 4th Holiday - Library will be closing at 1 pm on Wednesday July 3rd. Closed Thursday and Friday
Islington Branch Library
Jul 9
Tue 10:00 am
Islington Branch Historical Fiction Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Laurie Halse Anderson's "Fever 1793."
Conference Room
Jul 9
Tue 7:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
A Spanish conversation circle open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers. A friendly place to practice and improve your Spanish language skills. Practice will include group discussions and reading practice, with the potential for music, games, and videos in Spanish.
All are welcome. Please contact Steve at Shinop87@gmail with questions or comments.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 10
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 10
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 10
Wed 6:30 pm
Islington Branch Book Club
Join us for a lively discussion of Linda Sue Park's "A Long Walk to Water."
Islington Branch Library
Jul 11
Thu 10:30 am
Jul 11
Thu 4:00 pm
Robot Petting Zoo
Families with children ages 5 and up are invited to drop in and get up close and personal with a variety of robots and coding toys including Mini Spheros, Dash Robots, and the Kano Harry Potter Coding Kit.
Jul 15
Mon 3:00 pm
Cosmic Crafts: Galaxy Slime
Kids aged 5 and up with a caregiver can drop in to make galaxy slime. No registration is required but supplies are limited.
Jul 17
Wed 2:00 pm
Night Sky Planetarium (Registration required)
For kids in grades K and up with a parent/caregiver. The Museum of Science will visit the library and help us discover which stars, planets, and other astronomical wonders are visible this evening. Using their portable planetarium, they will take you on a tour of the solar system and beyond, and provide useful tips on how you can navigate the night sky from your own backyard. Registration required. Call the Library or stop by the children's desk.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 17
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 17
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 18
Thu 10:30 am
Jul 18
Thu 6:30 pm
Science Fiction Book Club : Renegades (CANCELED)
This session has been canceled.
Readers Assemble! Librarians Lizzy and Kristy welcome any incoing 5th /6th graders to join a special summer bookclub where we will read Renegades by Marissa Meyer. Registration required. Call the library or stop by the children's desk to sign up.
Conference Room
Jul 23
Tue 7:00 pm
Spanish Conversation Circle
A Spanish conversation circle open to beginners, intermediate, and advanced speakers. A friendly place to practice and improve your Spanish language skills. Practice will include group discussions and reading practice, with the potential for music, games, and videos in Spanish.
All are welcome. Please contact Steve at Shinop87@gmail with questions or comments.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 24
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 24
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.
Jul 24
Wed 6:15 pm
Movie and Play: Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse
Join us for a special summer movie night as we do a special spiderman-themed craft or activity and watch Spiderman: Into the Spiderverse! Bring a blanket and some snacks!
Islington Branch
Jul 24
Wed 6:30 pm
Firefly Storytime at School Street Playground ***Moved to the Branch due to weather***
Children can come to School Street Playground and bring a special stuffed animal or blanket to hear stories and songs in the warm evening air. You may even see a firefly or two! Drop in program, no registration.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 25
Thu 10:30 am
Jul 29
Mon 3:00 pm
Cosmic Crafts: Starry Lanterns
Kids aged 5 and up can drop in to make beautiful starry lanterns. No registration required by supplies are limited.
Main Library
Jul 29
Mon 6:30 pm
Westwood Library Quilters
Bring your hand or machine quilting projects to work on in the friendly company of other local quilters. Show and tell is encouraged! An iron, ironing pad, cutting mat, and cutting tools will be available. No registration required.
Chiara Bistro, Westwood
Jul 30
Tue 7:00 pm
YA for Adults Book Club
You’re never too old for YA!
Join like-minded adults to discuss these fine specimens of Young Adult literature! We’ll have laughs, we’ll have tears, we’ll enjoy all the delicious angst without ever having to step inside a high school.
Please join us for an excellent literary time!
Email Lizzy if you plan on attending or for more information @ ehmcgovern@minlib.net
Jul 31
Wed 10:30 am
Minnie Winnies
For all ages. Westwood Library welcomes minature horses and their bunny friends! Learn all about these beautiful animals, get to spend time brushing and meeting the horses and hold a bunny or two. Rain or Shine.
Islington Branch Library
Jul 31
Wed 2:00 pm
Kids’ Knitting @ The Branch
For kids in grade 3 and up. Supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
Main Library
Jul 31
Wed 3:30 pm
Library LEGO @ Main Library
Ages 5 and up with parent/caregiver. Kids are welcome to come build with library Legos during this drop in explorative play program.