Stories are better when shared.
Book Buddies is a FREE program that pairs children with adult volunteers to share the joy of reading together. For 10 weeks, the Adult and Little Buddies meet once a week in the afternoon for 45 minutes of one-on-one shared reading. Open to children in grades K-3rd.
Turn reading into an adventure and watch your child's confidence grow! Our Spring cycle of Book Buddies will run from March 18th to May 20th.
Join us weekly on Wednesdays from 2:00PM to 3:30PM to practice speaking English with other learners. Please register for the class by filling out a student application at our front desk.
Tenemos una clase de inglés conversacional cada lunes a las 2:00 de la tarde. En esta clase puede practicar el inglés platicando con otros estudiantes. Por favor llene la solicitud de registro y entréguela a nuestro escritorio de servicio antes de llegar a la clase.
Join us for Toddler Story Time, an early literacy program where we share stories, songs, and rhymes! This program is for children ages 18 months to 3 years old and their caregivers.
Join us for a discussion of the current selection.
Books are chosen by current participants in advance. We read a variety of old and new, science fiction and fantasy, so there's something for everyone to enjoy!!!
Enjoy good company, good conversation, and a good cup of hot tea during Tea Time Book Club every second Tuesday of the month! In 2026, we will read these titles from January to June:
January 13: The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff
February 10: The Cemetery of Untold Stories by Julia Alvarez
March 10: Forget the Alamo: The Rise and Fall of an American Myth by Bryan Burrough, Chris Tomlinson, and Jason Stanford
April 14: The Grapes of Wrath by John Steinbeck
May 12: Night of the Living Rez by Morgan Talty
This club is for adults only. (This is not a class.)
If you're just starting out or a more advanced artist, this group is for you.
Bring your own materials to finish your latest project or to start a new one.
A place where you can share your work with other artist in a supportive and friendly environment. Learn tricks and techniques from each other.
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.
April is National Poetry Month, and what better time, to participate in a 2-hour poetry workshop to broaden and hone your poetic skills with a comfortable and relaxed workspace to share ideas and nurture expression. Students of all levels will build communication skills as they get a closer look at the inner workings of poetry.
Crosby Branch Library is excited to welcome guest author Lynne Kelly, known for her popular novels Song for a Whale and Chained, as a special presenter for our June Teen Writers Club.
Lynne Kelly will share insights into writing for teens, discuss her journey as an author, and answer questions during a live Q&A session. Tweens and teens are invited to attend this engaging and informative author talk, perfect for young readers and aspiring writers. Adults are welcome to join as well.
Readers of all ages are encouraged to check out her books in our system!
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