
Sketchbook Storytellers: Homeschool Book Club
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.
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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.

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.
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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.

Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.
Build imaginative Lego creations with provided bricks in a relaxed, social setting for children ages 5–12. A welcoming library activity encourages hands-on creativity and making new friends.

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.

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.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.

Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.
Hands-on LEGO building invites children and teens to invent their own creations, practice creative problem-solving, and make friends in a welcoming library setting. LEGO bricks are provided.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.
Casual, drop-in LEGO building brings preschoolers, school-age children, teens, and adults together for a creative hour of hands-on construction, imaginative play, and intergenerational community connection.

Create imaginative LEGO builds, practice construction skills, and make friends in an all-ages library gathering. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.

Create imaginative LEGO builds, practice construction skills, and make friends in an all-ages library gathering. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.
Create imaginative LEGO builds, practice construction skills, and make friends in an all-ages library gathering. DUPLO bricks are available for young builders, with an adult required for children under eight.

Young adventurers ages 10–12 collaborate on a fantasy tabletop roleplaying quest, building characters, solving challenges, and imagining stories together. The free program requires advance registration.

Young adventurers ages 10–12 collaborate on a fantasy tabletop roleplaying quest, building characters, solving challenges, and imagining stories together. The free program requires advance registration.
Young adventurers ages 10–12 collaborate on a fantasy tabletop roleplaying quest, building characters, solving challenges, and imagining stories together. The free program requires advance registration.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.

Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.
Monthly creative writing sessions bring middle and high school students together to develop stories, share original work, exchange peer feedback, and connect with fellow young writers.