Special Events

The Game of Life! A Tween/Teen Budgeting Event

 

The game of LIFE isn't always what it's cracked up to be! 

Tweens/Teens- Jump into the game! A pre-made scenario of part of your life will be provided to you when you attend. 

Here are two examples:   

1. You own a mansion on a lake and a red sports car but you have a very low credit score, can you continue through LIFE or will you be caught in debt?

2. Your family has 6 kids and a vacation to plan. But you really want to buy a Motorcycle. Can you afford it? Spin the wheel and see where LIFE takes you!

 

Retro Video Game Tournament

Come play classic video games in a friendly competition. This all-ages event is perfect for gamers of all skill levels. Featuring retro arcade and NES games. Prizes awarded for high-scores*.

This year will feature even more video games stations! So expect shorter wait times between turns.

Games:

Battlezone (Atari 2600)

Rad Racer (NES)

Popeye (Arcade)

Do Donpachi (Arcade)

Burger Time (Arcade)

Frogger (Arcade)

 

*To keep things fun and fair for everyone, each participant can win only one prize total.

Pint-Sized Prom

 

 Put on your fanciest attire and grab your dancing shoes! 

Join us in the Shattuck room for an enchanted morning with little ones and caregivers. 

A light snack and drink along with a photo booth are available when you need a break from dancing.

The program runs for one hour starting at 10:30 am and is a drop in event. 

Everyone is encouraged to dress-up!

For ages birth to 5. 

Pint-Size Prom

 

 Put on your fanciest attire and grab your dancing shoes! 

Join us in the Shattuck room for an enchanted morning with little ones and caregivers. 

A light snack and drink along with a photo booth are available when you need a break from dancing.

The program runs for one hour starting at 10:30 am and is a drop in event. 

Everyone is encouraged to dress-up!

For ages birth to 5. 

Earth Day Celebration: Get a Charge Out of Chemistry!

American Chemical Society celebrates Earth Day at the library!  This year's theme is: Get a Charge out of Chemistry! They will present an informative and interactive program all about batteries: How do batteries work? How do batteries impact our lives?
Explore making batteries by using different materials, along with other fun demos and activities.  This drop-in, hands-on family program is designed for school-aged children (ages 5-13), but all are welcome.

 

Stuffed Animal Clinic (ages 3+)

Where do stuffed animals go when they need a check-up?  The library of course! 

Bring a stuffed animal from home to the library for their annual well-animal "check-up" performed by trained professionals.  Visits will include height and weight measurements, pretend shots, blood pressure tests, Band-Aids, and more.  (no real mending will be done)

This program is drop-in, no sign up is needed. The program aims to help kids learn about the importance of kindness and not to fear doctor's visits.