Unleash your creativity at our After School Art Studio! Join local middle school art teacher, Carla Terry, for an open-style art session designed for middle and high school students—including homeschoolers. Explore your artistic side using provided materials, or bring your own designs to work on in a supportive, creative environment.
🎨 Discover the Zentangle Method: Relax, Create, and Unwind
Back by popular demand! Join us for another immersive Zentangle Art session, where you’ll explore a simple, meditative drawing method that transforms basic strokes into beautiful, structured patterns. No artistic experience is needed—just a willingness to relax, be present, and enjoy the process. 🖊 What You’ll Do:✔ Learn the fundamentals of “tangles” – the building blocks of Zentangle✔ Create intricate designs on small paper “tiles”✔ Practice mindfulness as you focus … Read More
Youth Book Club
Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision. *** June Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 9-10:30 a.m.***
Author Visit: Myesha Hamilton – Rejected
Join us for an engaging author talk with local author Myesha Hamilton as she discusses her powerful book, Rejected. ✨ Myesha will share the inspiration behind her writing, explore key themes from the book, and open the floor for a Q&A session with attendees. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a passionate writer and hear her story firsthand. 📖 Copies of Rejected will be available for purchase and signing … Read More
Youth Book Club
Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision. *** June Meeting will be held Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at 9-10:30 a.m.***
Summer Reading Kick-Off
Join us as we kick off a colorful summer of reading, fun, and adventure! 🎉 Enjoy FREE activities for the whole family, including:• A bounce house for high-flying fun• A balloon magician twisting up amazing creations• A bake sale with sweet treats courtesy of the Friends of the Library• Hot dogs, chips, and water served by the Lions Club 🎈 Don’t forget to sign up for our Summer Reading Program … Read More
Youth Book Club
Our newest book club for middle grade-level readers…or for those who love to read! The club will meet every second Thursday of the month and will listen to the audio book reading if available. Snacks provided. Children under the age of 8 must have adult supervision.
Shake Up Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Make personalized Valentine’s Day gifts for your loved ones! Crafts include salt & pepper shaker couple, decorated cup with candy, and a heart-shaped wreath. Materials will be provided for the first 10 participants to arrive, and everyone after is welcome to stay to learn. Most materials can be found at a dollar store. The workshop will be led by Wendy Audley, a Friends of the Library member and volunteer.
AI: What Is It and How to Use It
Dana Knott, Director- Central Region, Longwood Small Business Development Center (LSBDC), will give a presentation explaining what artificial intelligence (or AI) is, how one can use it, and what the future may look like with the emergence of this new technology. Whether you’re tech savvy or not, this presentation will be useful. Questions are encouraged! For adults and high school students.