Upcoming Events

Join us from 1-3 pm on Tuesdays for handwork and pleasant conversation. Bring a project to work on: embroidery, knitting, crochet, quilting, mending - whatever you like to do!

Musician Megan Bee will introduce stringed instruments and lead sing-alongs in this hour-long intro to music. Get a hands-on taste of melody and rhythm by singing, clapping, and playing egg shakers to a variety of genres.

Colorful foods are jam-packed with vitamins. Visit our mid-summer rainbow smoothie bar hosted by Librarians Mel and Carter to make yourself a fruity refreshment or get a veggie snack!

Play bingo with Librarian Dawn and win art supply prizes! We’ll also enjoy colorful refreshments and test our artist knowledge with some trivia questions.

Spend Tuesday afternoons playing this popular fantasy, tabletop role-playing game. You do NOT have to be an experienced player -- everyone is welcome.

What do these two things have in common? Find out through experimentation with diffraction gratings and prisms.

On display from July 2nd thru July 30th on the Circulation Area Wall.

Join us every Wednesday for an interactive storytime for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade school children.

Weekly activities include themed sensory bins, crafts, reading, games, and more. 

Watershed restoration is painting a better way forward. Put your own paint to paper alongside representatives from Rural Action, creating art inspired by work being done to guard against acid mine drainage.

In a supportive group setting, learn the basics from experienced painter Jean Vandervaart, or hone your skills if you’re already familiar with this medium. 

NCBC is a weekly book club designed to include developmentally disabled adults. We read books together, discuss them, and then celebrate with a party! 

Join us for stories, games, crafts, and more! All are welcome.

In this “charming” art activity hosted by local artist Emily Beveridge, we’ll create a plastic charm featuring any design imaginable by using the magic of a toaster oven! Kids of all ages are welcome. 

Meet every week to practice your Spanish in a friendly community setting! Native speakers and those interested in improving their language skills are equally welcome. Free and open to the public.

Meet twice a month to explore some new tabletop role-playing games.  A great way to get together with other teens and young adults for some gaming fun.

Grades 7 and up

Local musician Steve Zarate will perform a color-themed live concert with songs from artists such as Neil Diamond, R.E.M., Jimi Hendrix, and many more.

Using a STEAM-based approach, we’ll create, test, explore, and connect with some all-time favorite books.

Join us on the first Friday of the month for board games, card games, Wii games, and street games. Snacks provided. All ages welcome!

Casual book talk with  community members. Light refreshments & snacks provided.

Build your own eye-catching world at this construction extravaganza hosted by ACPL librarians. Create freely to your heart’s content, or take inspiration from one of our special challenges. *Leave your LEGOS at home; we have plenty!