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Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom movie poster

"Juneteenth: Faith & Freedom" Documentary Film Screening and Discussion

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
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Microphone and Transistor Radio

Peaks Island Radio Live @ the Library

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Peaks Island Branch
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Singing Storytime with Mx. Linda

Singing Storytime with Mx. Lindz

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
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Preschool Storytime @ Peaks

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:45am - 11:15am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

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marshmallows appear behind a beaker and safety goggles

The Magnificent Marshmallow Experiment

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Special Events, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Let’s experiment! Collaboratively explore the scientific method as you experiment with air pressure and molecules to create massive marshmallows, bursting balloons, and exploding foam.

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Technology Tutoring

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Tutoring
Age Group:
Adults
Technology Tutoring:

One-on-one technology tutoring sessions are for all levels of computer users and provide a chance to sit down with a staff member for 30 minutes of free computer assistance. Advanc...

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D&D Campaign for Young Adventurers @ Burbank

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Burbank Branch
Program Type:
Games & Gaming, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12), Teenagers (12-14)

Come play Dungeons & Dragons at the Burbank Branch! This three-session mini campaign will take players on an adventure through a mystical library full of monsters, magical objects, and mayhem.

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Five teens sit together playing video games

Teen Video Games

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Join us at the Teen Library on Thursday and Friday afternoons to play video games on the Teen Library’s PS4. The PS4 is available on Thursdays from 2 PM to 6 PM and on Fridays from 2 PM to 5 PM!

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Paws & Pages: a young girl reads a story to a calm dog

Paws & Pages

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Other
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Paws & Pages is a program where children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog. Smith the golden retriever and his person, Jane, will be here every other Friday for one hour.

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Summer LEGO Club Downtown

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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Early Bird Writing Group @ Riverton

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 8:00am - 9:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

Early Birds: join us for these generative writing sessions facilitated by Riverton branch manager and fiction writer Meghan Gilliss, who thinks that writing in the morning—before the day

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Adult Writing Group @ Peaks

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:45am
Peaks Island Branch
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Writing Groups:

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required. All experience levels welcome. 

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Kids LEGO Club @ Riverton

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Maker Club
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
LEGO Club:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join us for a drop-in LEGO building session. No registration required. Parents and caregivers are welcome to join their children in play!

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a captain at the helm steers a boat down a busy waterway

Suddenly in Command: Recreational Boating Safety Course

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Riverton Branch
Age Group:
Adults

This short recreational boating safety course offered by the US Coast Guard Auxiliary is designed for those who are not normally at the helm, but who may find themselves "Suddenly in Command" if the skipper becomes incapacitated or falls overboard

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three kids aged 8–12 sit on the floor with their teacher discussing a book

Family Storytime Downtown

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Family Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months), Preschoolers (2-5), Children (5-12)
Family Storytime:

Family Storytime is a general drop-in program for children of any age and their caregivers. Together we will read a variety of stories, sing songs, move our bodies and have fun! Fa...

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Teen D&D Downtown

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Study Room 119 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14)

New series beginning March 8, 2025! Teen D&D at the Downtown Branch takes place every other Saturday from March until the end of the 24-25 school year.

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Baby Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Baby Storytime
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
Baby Storytime:

Baby Storytime is our series for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers. Reading, playing, talking, singing, and writing are the five practices that stimulate the growth of a chil...

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Preschool Storytime @ Riverton

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Riverton Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Sagamore Village Study Center

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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the PPL Bookmobile opens its doors to the community

Rowe Elementary School

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 2:15pm - 2:45pm
Bookmobile
Program Type:
Pop-up Library
Age Group:
Children (5-12)
Bookmobile:

The Bookmobile visits locations throughout the city including schools, residential areas, and special events. It holds 1,700 items for all ages – fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, D...

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a dad reads to a child aged 2-5 sitting in his lap

Preschool Storytime Downtown

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Storytime, Preschool Storytime
Age Group:
Preschoolers (2-5)
Preschool Storytime:

Preschool Storytime features more challenging stories, songs, movement, and activities to help preschool-age children continue to develop their early literacy skills! Par...

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Art Club Downtown

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children (5-12)

Join our Art Club in the Children's Library! Every other Tuesday afternoon this summer we will offer a different art activity. Crafts are designed for children ages 5-12, but younger children may be able to participate with adult assistance.

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Miniature Painting

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Rines Auditorium at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Summer Reading, Games & Gaming, Maker Club, Workshop
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Learn to assemble and paint miniatures provided by Warhammer Alliance in this two-part workshop! This program is open to ages 11-18.

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Community Writes

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Writing Group, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for creative inspiration? Join fellow writers to explore ideas and stories. No registration required; please register if you'd like to receive a reminder. All experience levels welcome.

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Teen Art Table

All Day
Teen Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Maker Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teenagers (12-14), Teenagers (14-19)

Teen Art Table: All day on Wednesdays! Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Library Downtown as we bring out professional-grade art supplies for you to use and enjoy on our in-house art table. 

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Baby Storytime Downtown

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Library at Downtown Branch
Program Type:
Storytime, Baby Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies (0-24 months)
Baby Storytime:

Baby Storytime is our series for babies 0-24 months and their caregivers. Reading, playing, talking, singing, and writing are the five practices that stimulate the growth of a chil...

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