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Saturday June 28 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Airplanes! - The Tech Interactive – The Tech Challenge
The Tech Interactive invites participants to conduct weight distribution experiments with paper airplanes! Design and build a paper airplane that can safely transport a passenger at least 6 feet and through a target. The goal is to get them to their destination safely!......More
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Saturday June 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm PDT
Volunteer Away Your Fines as a Branch Buddy!
Every now and then, libraries need a little extra love from the communities they serve. You can volunteer away your library fines at a rate of $20 per hour while helping the library maintain a clean and welcoming environment. Volunteers will be responsible for: Cle......More
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Sunday June 29 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Science Academy Presents: Exploring Enzymes in Digestion
Join Science Academy at Bascom Library for fun, hands-on chemistry experiments for elementary and middle school kids! This program is: Exploring Enzymes in Digestion. Understand how enzymes speed up chemical reactions. Online registration required. Please register......More
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Monday June 30 1:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Coloring for Adults
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM just inside the entrance of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate. ......More
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Monday June 30 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
1-on-1 Tech Help
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email account Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots Use laptops/Chromebooks Use Microsoft Office Fill out sim......More
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Monday June 30 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
MIT App Inventor for Kids
*This is a six-session program of weekly meetings on Mondays at 5:30pm from June 23 to July 28, in which session content will build on material learned in previous sessions. Please only sign up if the participant will attend all six meetings.* Have fun with this intr......More
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Tuesday July 1 through August 1
Sea Life Scavenger Hunt
Go on a search under the waves! Nine sea creatures are hiding in the picture book area at Bascom Library. Find at least seven and come to the information desk for a prize. Recommended ages 3-10. ADA Accommodatio......More
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Tuesday July 1 12:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
ELL Word Games
Pick up a worksheet and build your English vocabulary! Word game worksheets will be available by the library’s front entrance. Free. While Supplies last. ......More
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Tuesday July 1 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ......More
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Thursday July 3 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Family Storytime - Stay & Play
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that pr......More
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Thursday July 3 4:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
Chess Club for Kids
Come learn to play chess, or just play a game! This is an informal and welcoming program. For ages up to 12, and families. Located in the children's area. Registration encouraged but not required. ADA Accomm......More
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Sunday July 6 2:00pm - 3:00pm PDT
Create Your Own Mini-Comic
Create your own comic book - all supplies provided. Join us for this fun event! Recommended for children and teens. Registration recommended but not required. Held in upstairs community room. ADA Accommodation......More
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Monday July 7 1:00pm - 6:30pm PDT
Coloring for Adults
Coloring sheets and pencils are provided every Monday afternoon from 1:00-6:30 PM just inside the entrance of Bascom Library. Relax and explore your creativity with this great activity! All ages welcome to participate. ......More
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Monday July 7 3:00pm - 5:00pm PDT
1-on-1 Tech Help
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY Do you need help using the computer? Don’t know how to send an email or set up a Zoom meeting? Our tech mentor can help! Learn how to: Open an email account Connect to Wi-Fi/hotspots Use laptops/Chromebooks Use Microsoft Office Fill out sim......More
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Monday July 7 5:30pm - 6:30pm PDT
MIT App Inventor for Kids
*This is a six-session program of weekly meetings on Mondays at 5:30pm from June 23 to July 28, in which session content will build on material learned in previous sessions. Please only sign up if the participant will attend all six meetings.* Have fun with this intr......More
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Tuesday July 8 12:00pm - 5:30pm PDT
ELL Word Games
Pick up a worksheet and build your English vocabulary! Word game worksheets will be available by the library’s front entrance. Free. While Supplies last. ......More
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Tuesday July 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
English Language Learner (ELL) Conversation Club
Build your English conversation skills with other adult learners in a welcoming and respectful environment. Practice your speaking and listening skills, expand your vocabulary, discuss current events, and much more! Free. No registration required. ......More
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Tuesday July 8 3:15pm - 4:15pm PDT
Origami for Kids
Make designs like a tulip, cat, whale, or samurai helmet using colorful paper. Then decorate your origami with markers! This is a self-directed program in which all supplies and instructions are made available. A staff member or volunteer will be available for assist......More
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Tuesday July 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm PDT
Writing Group for Teens
Do you feel like you have remarkable things to say, waiting to be expressed? Are you curious what others are writing? Want to share your creativity with others? Come to the Teen Writing Group at Bascom Library! You’ll have a chance to read your stories and poems to oth......More