Computers and wireless printing

The computers and wireless printing will be down Tuesday, March 17th at the Main Branch. Computers will be available at the Jefferson Branch located at 140 Horseplain Road.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Children" group

Dog Man Scavenger Hunt

All Day 3/2–3/31
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Stop by the Children's Department to participate in our month long Dog Man scavenger hunt! Pick up your sheet at the Children's Desk and return it when completed for a fun prize!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

March Pop-Up Sale

03/16/2026 @ 9:00pm–03/28/2026 @ 4:30pm
All Ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Tables Next to Circulation
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

Pop-up history & biography sale. During regular library hours. Don’t miss out on your chance to SAVE! $1.00 each.

This event is in the "Children" group

Public Speaking! Youth Workshop

5:00pm–6:00pm
Children
Main Library
Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Study Room 3
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and educational program for young voices to grow! Learn confident speaking, effective persuasion, and presentation skills. This program is best for kids ages 9-12, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Book Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Community Room Full
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Evening Book Club for this month's selection, The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey by Walter Mosley. New members are always welcome! 

This event is in the "Children" group

Super Kids: Storytime Zoo

10:00am–11:00am
Children
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Children's Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Event Details:

Meet and learn about an animal from the Hungerford Nature Center, followed by storytime with Miss JoAnn!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Digitization Days

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Main Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Makerspace Studio
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Digitization, Learn from the Expert
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have old photos that you would like to digitally preserve? VHS tapes you would like to convert to DVD? Old film negatives you would love to save? Library staff can work with you to save those precious memories!