
Sketchbook Storytellers: Homeschool Book Club
Young readers explore a shared theme through open-ended book discussion and sketchbook activities. Bring a chapter book, graphic novel, or nonfiction title for a creative, welcoming homeschool gathering.
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Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.

Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.
Young readers ages 8–12 explore a shared theme through chapter books, graphic novels, or nonfiction, then turn open-ended discussion into a creative sketchbook activity with supplied materials.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children in grades K–5 to develop construction skills, experiment with creative designs, and connect with fellow builders in a welcoming library setting.

Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.

Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.
Elementary-age builders experiment with LEGO bricks, practice creative problem-solving, and show off imaginative designs in a welcoming after-school setting. All building materials are provided for this relaxed STEM activity and chance to meet peers.

Play family-friendly tabletop games provided by The Tabletop Inn, with snacks on hand and games suited to preschoolers through teens. The club meets on second Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Play family-friendly tabletop games provided by The Tabletop Inn, with snacks on hand and games suited to preschoolers through teens. The club meets on second Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.
Play family-friendly tabletop games provided by The Tabletop Inn, with snacks on hand and games suited to preschoolers through teens. The club meets on second Mondays from 3 to 5 p.m.

Picture books, songs, rhymes, and playful activities introduce early literacy in a welcoming story time for children ages 3 to 5.

Interactive story time invites children ages 18 months to 3 years to share stories and participate in a welcoming library setting; arrive early, as seating is limited.

Interactive story time invites children ages 18 months to 3 years to share stories and participate in a welcoming library setting; arrive early, as seating is limited.
Interactive story time invites children ages 18 months to 3 years to share stories and participate in a welcoming library setting; arrive early, as seating is limited.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.
Monthly gathering for middle and high school writers to develop creative writing, build stories, share work, and receive peer feedback in a welcoming literary community.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.
A welcoming monthly book discussion explores varied genres, with October’s selection, The Great Divide by Cristina Henríquez, inviting adult readers and newcomers to share perspectives and connect through reading.

Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.

Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.
Young actors explore theater through playful improv, storytelling, and character creation, building original scenes with costume pieces and props. No experience is needed for this welcoming class for ages 8–12.

Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.

Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.
Settle in for a social tabletop strategy gaming session centered on Arcs, bringing homeschool teens ages 11–17 together to learn, play, and connect over shared adventures.

A lively early literacy session builds language skills through stories tailored for babies 4 to 18 months. The welcoming library gathering supports early learning and connection for young children and their caregivers.

A lively early literacy session builds language skills through stories tailored for babies 4 to 18 months. The welcoming library gathering supports early learning and connection for young children and their caregivers.
A lively early literacy session builds language skills through stories tailored for babies 4 to 18 months. The welcoming library gathering supports early learning and connection for young children and their caregivers.

Practice beginner and intermediate Spanish through lively discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a welcoming library group. Build comprehension, speaking confidence, and conversational fluency alongside fellow learners.

Practice beginner and intermediate Spanish through lively discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a welcoming library group. Build comprehension, speaking confidence, and conversational fluency alongside fellow learners.
Practice beginner and intermediate Spanish through lively discussion prompts and icebreaker games in a welcoming library group. Build comprehension, speaking confidence, and conversational fluency alongside fellow learners.

Teens ages 11–17 gather for Root, an asymmetric woodland strategy board game of rival factions, tactical choices, and shifting alliances. A welcoming homeschool meetup invites players to think ahead and play together.

Teens ages 11–17 gather for Root, an asymmetric woodland strategy board game of rival factions, tactical choices, and shifting alliances. A welcoming homeschool meetup invites players to think ahead and play together.
Teens ages 11–17 gather for Root, an asymmetric woodland strategy board game of rival factions, tactical choices, and shifting alliances. A welcoming homeschool meetup invites players to think ahead and play together.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.
Young independent readers in grades 2–5 rotate through book tables, sampling blurbs and first pages to discover new genres and find engaging next reads.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.
Build imaginative creations with provided LEGO bricks and Duplo blocks for younger children in a welcoming, all-ages library gathering. Children under 11 must stay with an adult.

Children ages 3–6 gather in a farm barn for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities led by a librarian. A playful preschool story time encourages early literacy and group participation.

Children ages 3–6 gather in a farm barn for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities led by a librarian. A playful preschool story time encourages early literacy and group participation.
Children ages 3–6 gather in a farm barn for lively stories, songs, and hands-on activities led by a librarian. A playful preschool story time encourages early literacy and group participation.

Play 7 Wonders, a civilization-building strategy game centered on card drafting and resource choices. Homeschoolers ages 10–17 can practice tactical thinking and friendly competition in a supervised club.

Play 7 Wonders, a civilization-building strategy game centered on card drafting and resource choices. Homeschoolers ages 10–17 can practice tactical thinking and friendly competition in a supervised club.
Play 7 Wonders, a civilization-building strategy game centered on card drafting and resource choices. Homeschoolers ages 10–17 can practice tactical thinking and friendly competition in a supervised club.

Cozy read-aloud storytime invites preschoolers and children of all ages to listen, imagine, and enjoy books together in a welcoming neighborhood library setting, with gentle storytelling and shared discovery.

Cozy read-aloud storytime invites preschoolers and children of all ages to listen, imagine, and enjoy books together in a welcoming neighborhood library setting, with gentle storytelling and shared discovery.
Cozy read-aloud storytime invites preschoolers and children of all ages to listen, imagine, and enjoy books together in a welcoming neighborhood library setting, with gentle storytelling and shared discovery.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.
Readers select individual titles around a rotating shared theme, then compare perspectives and discover unfamiliar genres in a welcoming, every-other-month literary discussion with fellow readers.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.

Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.
Families and elementary readers discuss Murray the Viking by Adam Stower, sharing reactions to the book in a welcoming K–5 reading group. Copies are available ahead of the discussion.