Upcoming Events

Online registration is closed. Tickets will be available at the door.

Support the library by bringing your gently used books to the Friends Book Shop.

Practice your reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.

Bring a favorite book or pick one from the library before your 15-minute session.

Ages 5 to 12.

Registration and appointment required; spots are limited.

Join the group to discuss what books you are reading, make connections and enjoy a tasty treat. Those who identify as LGBTQIA+ as well as allies are welcome.

Registration required.

Book sale and signing with celebrated children's picture book authors and illustrators.

White Trash: The 400-Year Untold History of Class in America by Nancy Isenberg

The Autobiography of Malcolm X as told to Alex Haley

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon by Stephen King

As part of the annual Joe R. Sexton Lecture Series, Elyse Graham will discuss her new book, Book and Dagger: How Scholars and Librarians Became the Unlikely Spies of World War II.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker. 

Also available via Zoom.

Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives.

You’ve laughed at Ling’s pranks, smiled at Lamb’s first taste of American food, and cheered for their love story on TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives.

Teen summer volunteering is back. Earn volunteer credit by helping children and teens join the Summer Learning Clubs, report their reading progress and receive incentives.

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs to this walk-in program at Latham Park, located at the nexus of Bedford, Forest and Prospect streets.

Ages 18 months to 4 years with an accompanying caregiver.

Storytime for preschoolers who enjoy longer stories and a book discussion to help them develop an understanding of story format and foster a continued love of reading.

A simple craft will be paired with the theme of the stories.

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

All are welcome to join a friendly group discussion of the latest articles from The New Yorker. 

Registration appreciated.