Thursday, July 18
Art Adventures, from 11 – 11:45 a.m., ages four/five: Miss Bethann will teach step-by-step art/craft lessons for little ones to enjoy. Register.
Scurvy Solutions – TikTok Teen Food Creations, from 2 – 4 p.m., ages 13–18: Battle the dreaded-by-pirates scurvy by making delicious TikTok-inspired Vitamin C treats! Register.
Tween STEAM Pirate Challenge, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., ages nine/12: Learn the skills it takes to be a pirate and put them to the test! Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “El Topo” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
Knot Just for Knitters, from 6 – 7:30 p.m., adults: Join us to socialize, while working on knitting, crocheting, or any other type of needlework project. Drop in.
Friday, July 19
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Cast Away,” Rated PG-13. Drop in.
Pokémon Fridays, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., teens: Bring your cards to trade and battle or just hang out and have some Pokémon fun! Try to defeat Gym Leader Dan for a prize! Drop in.
Saturday, July 20
Summer Stars – Storytelling Adventure, from 10 – 10:45 a.m., grades first/fifth: Join us for an inclusive, sensory-friendly experience and make new friends! Make crafts with different materials. Each meeting includes speech, tactile, and social time. Register.
Love on a Leash, from 11 a.m. – noon, families: Snuggle up and read to a pup! The dogs from Love on a Leash will visit to spend one-on-one reading time with you. Register.
Monday, July 22
Coral Reef Sculptures, from 2 – 3 p.m., ages six/12: Using LOTS of different materials, we’ll build sculptures, inspired by coral reefs found in the ocean. Come in clothes that can get messy. Register.
Tuesday, July 23
Stories and Snacks in the Park, from 3 – 3:30 p.m., families: Join Ms. Kerry in the Crete Park gazebo for this interactive storytime. A free snack will be available for children during the event. Drop in.
The Frog Lady, from 6 – 7 p.m., families: Meet and learn about amphibians and reptiles at this popular, live animal show, with the Frog Lady! Register.
The Inky Sea – Tattoos and the Navy, from 6:30 – 7:15 p.m., Zoom, adults: Discover the ways in which tattoos and Navy culture intertwine, how they are part of Navy traditions, and view the many styles of Navy tattoos. Presented by the National Museum of the American Sailor. Watch from home or at the library. Register.
Wednesday, July 24
“Treasure Planet,” from 6 – 7:30 p.m., families: This film is rated PG. Drop in.
Thursday, July 25
Manga Club for Teens, from 3 – 4 p.m., grades sixth/12th: Join us to discuss “Battle Angel Alita: Vol. 1,” by Yukito Kishiro. Register.
Sea Shanty Night, from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m., ages five/12: Join us as we learn pirate songs, make up some of our own, and keep time as we prepare our pirate ship. We also will enjoy tasty treats and end the evening with a swashbuckling storytime. Register.
Film Club, from 5:30 – 8 p.m., adults: Enjoy watching “The Adventures of Baron Munchausen” on the library’s big screen, with refreshments and a short discussion following the movie. Drop in.
Friday, July 26
Retro Movie Fridays, from 2:30 – 4:45 p.m., all ages: Showing “Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World,” Rated PG-13. Drop in.
Pokémon Fridays, from 3 – 4:30 p.m., teens: Bring your cards to trade and battle or just hang out and have some Pokémon fun! Try to defeat Gym Leader Dan for a prize! Drop in.
Saturday, July 27
Ship to Shore, from 1 – 2:15 p.m., families with grade school children: Join us as we talk with the scientists exploring the ocean floor. The Exploration Vessel Nautilus is a 68m boat with a crew of scientists who explore and map the ocean floor. Register.