Week Calendar

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 Friends Book Shop is holding its signature bag sale on the Bedford Street sidewalk outside library. For $15, fill a bag with as many books, media, crafts and games as you can carry.

Newly independent and developing readers will build the skills needed to become lifelong learners. We will focus on vocabulary development, print and phonological awareness and letter knowledge, rounding out the activity with a brief craft.

By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult

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

Registration appreciated.

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.

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.

During our very own chapter meeting of the Silent Book Club (SBC), a community of readers and introverts with 300 chapters around the world, we will gather in person to read together in quiet camaraderie.

Enjoy picture book videos of beloved children’s classics.

Ages 18 months to 5 years.

Snacks will be served.

Registration appreciated.

Blackouts de Justin Torres

Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus