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Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Benton's Teen DND game day!Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.Parents be ready to pick up y...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Benton's Teen DND game day!

Beginner friendly group of fun teens who share a love for DND.

Session will start at 4:00pm and will end between 5:30-6:00pm.

Parents be ready to pick up your teens no later than 6!

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Saturday Sprouts Storytime

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join the fun!! Saturday Sprouts Storytime is the place to be on the 2nd Saturday of the month! Enjoy music, movement, and more! Storytime and crafts!! Don't miss out!!

This event is in the "Haughton Library Branch" group.

Reading with Lucy

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haughton Branch at Haughton Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lucy is a registered therapy dog that children can come and read to with no judgment. She is at our library every 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00.

Library Branch: Haughton Library Branch
Room: Haughton Branch
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Personal Improvement, Reading with Animals
Event Details:

Lucy is a registered therapy dog that children can come and read to with no judgment. She is at our library every 2nd Saturday of the month at 11:00.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sensory Room

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adult
Event Details:

We offer a quiet, relaxing space where patrons can read, enjoy sensory objects and activities, and listen to lo-fi music. The sensory room is designed for individuals who may be so...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

We offer a quiet, relaxing space where patrons can read, enjoy sensory objects and activities, and listen to lo-fi music. The sensory room is designed for individuals who may be socially averse but still wish to utilize this calming environment.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

World War II's Day - Coffee Chat

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Central Large Meeting Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come join us for “java and sidearms” (coffee and the fixings) on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn or discuss something new about the Second World War in a friendly and info...

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: History & Genealogy
Event Details:

Come join us for “java and sidearms” (coffee and the fixings) on the second Tuesday of every month. Learn or discuss something new about the Second World War in a friendly and informal environment.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Adult BINGO

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

All adults are welcome to join us at Benton Branch for BINGO!  Come socialize and play for your chance to win prizes!  Check our website calendar and follow us on our Ben...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

All adults are welcome to join us at Benton Branch for BINGO!  Come socialize and play for your chance to win prizes!  Check our website calendar and follow us on our Benton Branch Facebook page for other fun activities we have all year

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Painting with Friends

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come join us for our adult painting and crafting class!  We love to have a relaxing, fun time where you can express your creativity or just paint the stress away. Supplies are...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Come join us for our adult painting and crafting class!  We love to have a relaxing, fun time where you can express your creativity or just paint the stress away. Supplies are provided, but you're more than welcome to bring your own.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Crochet Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Benton Branch at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Whether a beginner or an expert, you're welcome to join our Crochet Club. If you're looking to try a new hobby or just hang out with friends while making cool creations, this might just be the club for you!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each mo...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Bring your little ones along for an interactive session of stories, songs, movement, rhymes, activities, or crafts!

Family Story Time is held on the 2nd and 3rd Wednesday of each month.

This event is in the "Tooke Library Branch" group.

Tasty Treats

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Tooke Meeting Room at Tooke Library Branch
Program Type:
Food, Health & Sciences
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

You will help prepare simple delicious treats and sample the finished product. 

Library Branch: Tooke Library Branch
Room: Tooke Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Food, Health & Sciences
Event Details:

You will help prepare simple delicious treats and sample the finished product. 

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Wiggle Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Kids Activities Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids Activities Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Ready to get the wiggles out? Join us for Wiggle Wednesdays for this high energy storytime where we will dance, sing, and read a fun book. 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Discovery Play

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School)
Event Details:

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!Caregivers, if you can’t make it to our Family Storytimes...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the library every Wednesday from 1:30-3:30 P.M. inside the East 80 Meeting room, for our Discovery Play program!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sit and Fit

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month....

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Sign up for Sit and Fit, a chair exercise that is low impact and low mobility, but helps to keep you active!

Sit and Fit meets on the first Tuesday and third Thursday of each month. For adults only.

Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Central Paint Night

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Central Makerspace at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Arts & Culture
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.This popular program usually has a waitlist! ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Makerspace
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us at Central to create art. Beginners and pros alike are welcome! All materials will be supplied and refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Coffee and Community

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
East 80 Conference Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Visit the library for a cup of warm coffee, relax while coloring, or complete a puzzle.Fellowship with other adults in the community!For adults only.

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

Visit the library for a cup of warm coffee, relax while coloring, or complete a puzzle.

Fellowship with other adults in the community!

For adults only.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Family Flannel Fluency Hour

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family! Retell your favorite classics or cre...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

It's Family Flannel Fluency Hour! After an energizing Lil' Literacy Learners' Storytime, have fun with flannel (felt) story pieces as a family!

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Anime and Manga

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Age Group:
Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. ...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Movies & Film
Event Details:

Teens can watch new Anime shows and movies, talk about their favorite shows and Manga series, and show off their Cosplay! You don't need to register. Snacks will be provided. 

Meetings are on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Chess Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are ...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group. Chess boards are provided, but bringing your own helps!

 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Chess Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

Join us for this special 4th Friday club meeting. Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess playe...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Join us for this special 4th Friday club meeting. Children, Tweens, and Teens welcome to The Youth Chess Club at Benton Branch! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced chess player, feel free to join this group.

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

Family Fun Friday

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Central Large Meeting Room at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An afternoon of crafting fun! 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Large Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

An afternoon of crafting fun! 

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Senior Social

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Community Engagement & Outreach, Crafts, DIY, & Games
Event Details:

Calling all adults! This is a "Senior Social, " BUT you don't have to be a senior to qualify! It’s a lot of fun! We may craft, recipe swap, play games, etc. Come see us & bring a friend! 

This event is in the "Central Library Complex" group.

STEAM Storytime

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Central Kids at Central Library Complex
Program Type:
STEAM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

Library Branch: Central Library Complex
Room: Central Kids
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a fun STEAM themed storytime! 

This event is in the "East 80 Library Branch" group.

Sensory Room

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
East 80 Meeting Room at East 80 Library Branch
Program Type:
One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Age Group:
Teen (High School), Adult
Event Details:

We offer a quiet, relaxing space where patrons can read, enjoy sensory objects and activities, and listen to lo-fi music. The sensory room is designed for individuals who may be so...

Library Branch: East 80 Library Branch
Room: East 80 Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen (High School), Adult
Program Type: One-on-One Appointment, Personal Improvement
Event Details:

We offer a quiet, relaxing space where patrons can read, enjoy sensory objects and activities, and listen to lo-fi music. The sensory room is designed for individuals who may be socially averse but still wish to utilize this calming environment.

This event is in the "Benton Library Branch" group.

Homeschool Connections

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Benton Branch Meeting Room at Benton Library Branch
Program Type:
Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Age Group:
Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Event Details:

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students. Come enjoy the fun with other students learning, creating, and ...

Library Branch: Benton Library Branch
Room: Benton Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tween (Middle School), Teen (High School)
Program Type: Crafts, DIY, & Games, Food, Health & Sciences, STEAM
Event Details:

The Benton staff will facilitate an academically-themed, hands-on hour of activities for area homeschooled students.