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Starting May 1, stop by the Crosby Library to sign up for a weekly take-home mystery available this summer. Tweens and teens ages 9 and up are invited to take part in this thrilling case to uncover the Mystery of the Missing Bigfoot.

This detective-style whodunit includes six mystery packets to be solved over the course of the summer. Registration is required - please see the front desk for details and registration

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 07:00

Dive into color with Water You Painting?! Kids and tweens will explore watercolor painting through fun techniques, creative prompts, and plenty of artistic freedom. Come experiment, paint, and see where your imagination flows!

No experience needed — all supplies provided.

*For ages 7-13

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 07:00

Do you knit/crochet/craft? Please join us for our weekly meeting of the Knotty and Nice Club. We meet for 2 hours and socialize while working on our own projects or community charity projects. Please note that this is not a class but people are always available to help you if you need a LITTLE help. If you have never knitted or crocheted, the library offers many books and a few DVDs to learn. You can find many helpful videos on YouTube as well.

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Explore, discover, and play!
Join us at Maud Marks Library every Tuesday from 11:15 - 11:45 a.m. for Preschool Explorer Time, a fun, hands-on sensory play program designed especially for children ages 3–5.

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Read, sing, and learn together!
Join us every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m. for this engaging storytime designed for children ages 3–5. Through stories, rhymes, songs, and playful activities, children will build important early literacy skills such as oral language, phonological awareness, and print recognition.

After storytime, children can enjoy a simple craft or coloring activity to wrap up the fun. It’s a wonderful way to support early learning while making Storytime magical at the library!

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 04:00

Adult DIY Workshop: Bird Nest Necklace

Join us on Tuesday, April 14 at 2 PM as we create a customizable bird nest necklace that can elevate any outfit! Registration is required for this event, and seating is limited. Sign up today!

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Get ready to create, explore, and have fun!


Join us each month for our Kids Craft & STEM Days, designed especially for children in kindergarten through 5th grade. Participants will enjoy hands-on craft activities that spark creativity, plus one exciting STEM program each month where kids can experiment, build, and discover through science, technology, engineering, and math.

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 04:00

Celebrate Poetry Month at the Blackout Poetry Bash!

Students in grades 3-12 are invited to the Teen Lounge at the Barbara Bush Library on April 8th at 5pm for an exciting event where old text is transformed into art. Using pages from books/magazines/newspapers and markers, participants will create their own unique blackout poems by highlighting meaningful worlds and blacking out the rest. This engaging event is an amazing way to explore poetry, experiment with creativity, and connect with your community!

Supplies provided. Space is limited, so register today!

By admin, Sat, 03/21/2026 - 04:00

Join us for a free class to help you prepare for your naturalization interview and civics test. An English assessment must be taken for class admittance. Taking this class does not grant citizenship or pay for any application fees. Registration is required as space is limited.