Thursday, July 13
Mobile Workforce Center, from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., adults: Receive help with resume development, cover letters, job listings, and job applications. Drop in.
Anime Club, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., ages 11–18: Do you love anime? Come and watch the first three episodes of “Darling in the Franxx.” Register.
Buzz into Tot Science – Bug Buddies, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., ages three – five: Join us as we learn about bug friends through observations and hands-on activities, including learning about the butterfly lifecycle. Register.
Trivia Night at Evil Horse, from 7 – 9 p.m., adults: U.S. History is this month’s theme. Compete on your own or bring a group of friends. Prizes will be awarded. Drop in.
Friday, July 14
Scribblemonster Concert, from 10:15 – 11 a.m., families: Bring your dancing shoes and wild imagination for the award-winning music and play of Jim from ScribbleMonster and PBS children’s show “Wimee’s Words.” Using a mix of kindness, music, and humor, ScribbleMonster’s presentation encourages children to participate and think in creative ways. Register.
Saturday, July 15
Bee a LEGO Builder, from 10 – 11 a.m., ages five – 12: Join us to build some un-bee-lievable things with LEGOs. Drop in.
Monday, July 17
Bee Buddies Open Play, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., ages 0 – five: Buzz into the Youth Services Department to play and make new friends this summer! Drop in.
Mimic the Masters – Teen Art Club, from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m., ages 11 – 18. Explore and create art from methods used by master artists or art movements. All supplies provided. Register.
Tuesday, July 18
Barbie – The History of America’s Most Famous Doll, from 1 – 2 p.m., adults: Learn what inspired Ruth Handler to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies, and what Barbie’s impact has been on American culture. Presented by Leslie Goddard. Register.
Stories and Snacks in the Park, from 3 – 3:30 p.m., families: Join Ms. Kerry in the gazebo at Crete Park for this interactive storytime. A free snack will be available for your child(ren) during the event. Drop in.
Bee a Star Theater Program, from 6 – 7 p.m., ages six – 12: Continues on July 25 at the same time. Join us as we write our very own plays, learn our lines, and create costumes and sets. During the final meeting, the children will perform the plays for their families! Register.
Young Adult (for adults) Book Club, from 6 – 7 p.m., adults: Join us for a discussion of “We Were Liars,” by E. Lockhart. Register
Wednesday, July 19
Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show, from 1 – 2 p.m., families: Artist-Magician Dan Gogh will use comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Register.
Teen Video Game Tournament, from 2:45 – 4 p.m., ages 13–18: Join us for fun, yet competitive play! One game will be chosen for each tournament. Register.
Thursday, July 20
Grow a Reader Seed Storytime, from 10:30 – 11:30 a.m., ages two – five: Plant the seed of imagination and grow a lifelong reader at this interactive storytime! Join us as we share stories and plant seeds to bring home. Register.
Buzz into Kid Science – Bug Bonanza, from 3:30 – 4:30 p.m., ages six – eight: Join us as we go on an indoor butterfly hunt, practice bug observation, and learn some more about those pollinating pals. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Darjeeling Limited” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie.
Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Socialize with the group while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in.
Saturday, July 21
Love on a Leash, from 11 a.m. – noon, families: Young readers, snuggle up and read to a pup! Register for an appointment time.
Teen Bake Off, from 1 – 2 p.m., ages 12 – 18: Participants will need to make ahead of time and bring on the day of the program three different types of desserts (cupcakes, cookies, and brownies) to be judged. Each must include honey. Winners will receive Starbucks gift cards. Register.