Summer in the Park: Storytime at Backesto Park

Join Joyce Ellington Branch librarian this summer for fun and engaging storytime sessions at Backesto Park! Perfect for kids and families to enjoy books, nature, and community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a blanket, relax on the grass, and enjoy a magical morn......More

Join Joyce Ellington Branch librarian this summer for fun and engaging storytime sessions at Backesto Park! Perfect for kids and families to enjoy books, nature, and community in a beautiful outdoor setting. Bring a blanket, relax on the grass, and enjoy a magical morning of stories, songs, and smiles! The storytime takes place on a grassy area on the corner of Empire and 13th Street,  Free. No registration required. ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No......More

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests --- Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado. Aprende y usa el inglés de una manera divertida: Juegos de vocabulario Conversaciones casuales Juegos de mesa y de cartas. Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

Adult Craft Club: Tealight Flowers

Join us monthly at the Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time. This July, we'll be making tealight flowers. Free. Registration required.  ......More

Join us monthly at the Educational Park Branch Library for some adult only craft time. This July, we'll be making tealight flowers. Free. Registration required.  ADA Accommodation Requests

Switch It Up Saturdays

Join us at Educational Park Branch and play on our Nintendo Switch every Saturday for an hour. Come with friends or meet new ones.   ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Board Games

Join us every Sunday to play fun board games! We have a fun variety of games set out for folks of all ages to enjoy. ADA Accommodation Requests

Lego® Club!

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge......More

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge!  Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. ADA Accommodation Requests

English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful ......More

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills used in everyday settings. All levels of English speaking skills are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests

Kid's Summer Book Club: Charlotte's Web

Enjoy reading new books over the summer?  Want to talk about what you've read?  Come to our Kid's Summer Book Club!  We'll have a fun discussion, activities, and snacks.  Participants must attend both sessions.  Books will be received at the first session and should be......More

Enjoy reading new books over the summer?  Want to talk about what you've read?  Come to our Kid's Summer Book Club!  We'll have a fun discussion, activities, and snacks.  Participants must attend both sessions.  Books will be received at the first session and should be read by the second session.  At the first session, we'll hand out the books, talk about what we'll be reading, and make predictions.  Then, you'll take your books home and have two weeks to finish reading them.   At the second session, we'll discuss what we've read, share thoughts and opinions, and do a fun activity! Recommended for grades 4-6. For more information on the book's content, please check the catalogue listing: Charlotte's Web. ADA Accommodation Requests

Clases de inglés para Hispanos - Nivel Cero

¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike. Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Días de Clases Lunes ......More

¿Quieres mejorar tu vocabulario en Inglés, aprender gramática y hacer amigos? Te invitamos a participar en esta clase de Inglés nivel cero dirigida por el voluntario Mike. Esta clase es solamente para personas cuyo primer idioma es el Español. Días de Clases Lunes y Miércoles con excepción de los días: 1 de Septiembre - Día del Trabajo Ultimo día de clases: 8 de Octubre ¡Inscríbete ahora, espacio es limitado! Gratis. Se proporcionará el material educativo. Solicitudes de Acomodación ADA Para mayor información escribe a [email protected]

Infant and Toddler Storytime

Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers,......More

Infant Toddler Storytime invites children and their caregivers to wiggle, rhyme, and sing with diverse books, songs, and fingerplays that encourage language, play, and exploration. This program is geared for children 0 to 3 years of age and their parents/caregivers, but all children are welcome! Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Infant and Toddler Storytime B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

STEM Club

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      July 05 - Finding Fingerprints (Forensic Science)      July 12 - Rubber Band Guitar (Sound Waves)      July 19 - DIY Stethoscope (Biology) ......More

Drop in every Thursday afternoon for a new STEM adventure!  Intended for ages 6-10, but all families are welcome.      July 05 - Finding Fingerprints (Forensic Science)      July 12 - Rubber Band Guitar (Sound Waves)      July 19 - DIY Stethoscope (Biology)      July 22 - Tech Challenge w/ the Tech Interactive      July 22 - Marker Dye (Solubility) Free. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading Buddies

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build con......More

Reading Buddies provides students in grades TK-5 with an opportunity to improve their reading skills by working one-on-one with a teen reading coach. Reading Buddies creates a positive reading experience for beginning and developing readers and helps children build confidence as readers. Our reading coach will listen to children read and provide support in phonics, sight words, and comprehension. Students can bring their favorite book or choose from the available selection at the Educational Park Branch Library. Free. Pre-registration not required. However, reading sessions are available on a first come, first served basis and the duration of reading sessions may be limited depending on the number of participating students. Participants can also use their session to read away their fines! Just inform your Reading Buddy (open to youth only). ADA Accommodation Requests

ESL Conversation Club for Beginners

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No......More

Come and practice speaking English with a friendly group in the library. Improve your English communication skills in a relaxed environment. Learn and use English in a fun way: Playful vocabulary Casual conversations Board and card games. Free. In-person. No registration is required. ADA Accommodation Requests --- Ven y practica hablar inglés con un amistoso grupo en la biblioteca. Mejora tus habilidades de comunicación en inglés en un ambiente relajado. Aprende y usa el inglés de una manera divertida: Juegos de vocabulario Conversaciones casuales Juegos de mesa y de cartas. Gratis. Presencial. No es necesario registrarse. Solicitudes de adaptaciones ADA

Music and Movement

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole fami......More

Music and Movement is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities through songs, rhymes, finger plays, and movement activities. Music and Movement is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!  Free, 50 person maximum. Story Time tickets required. Another event, Music and Movement B will start at 11:15 for those that weren't able to make it inside for this event. Seating for Storytime is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Information Desk 30 minutes prior to the start of Storytime. This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards. ADA Accommodations Requests

Group Computer Assembly Workshop [Summer]

Free. Recommended for ages 10+ With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn: Components needed to assemble a working computer How to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components How to assemble a PC without damaging components Class Breakd......More

Free. Recommended for ages 10+ With Lab PCs donated by our local community, you will learn: Components needed to assemble a working computer How to plan out and shop for a new/used computer components How to assemble a PC without damaging components Class Breakdown: Presentation on minimum necessary components and their functions Students/families (in small groups) will be given an assortment of components to reassemble into a working computer Start them up and troubleshoot any problems Due to the nature of no shows for library programs, there will be a wait-list. If you are on the waitlist, show up at the start time to fill any vacancies. Thanks to our patrons and staff for their computer donations!! My Qualifications: I've built my own computers for more than 30 years. My parents worked at IBM and would always bring home new components. I have a valid/active CompTIA A+ certification and a valid/active Cisco Certified Network Associate Certificate. ADA Accommodation Requests

Switch It Up Saturdays

Join us at Educational Park Branch and play on our Nintendo Switch every Saturday for an hour. Come with friends or meet new ones.   ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Board Games

Join us every Sunday to play fun board games! We have a fun variety of games set out for folks of all ages to enjoy. ADA Accommodation Requests

Lego® Club!

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge......More

Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club!  We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore!  Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.   Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult?  Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge!  Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards. ADA Accommodation Requests

English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful ......More

This program is in-person at Educational Park Branch Library. Are you looking for a place to practice your English conversation skills in a fun, welcoming and safe environment? Look no further! Our English Language Learners (ELL) Conversation Club offers a respectful environment for adult learners of English to practice their English speaking & conversation skills used in everyday settings. All levels of English speaking skills are welcome! ADA Accommodation Requests