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By admin, Thu, 03/26/2026 - 01:00

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, Thu, 03/26/2026 - 01:00

Wiggle, giggle, and read together!
Join other toddlers and their parents or caregivers for weekly Toddler Time Storytime every Thursday at 10:15 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. Each session features age-appropriate stories, songs, and fingerplays designed to encourage early literacy, movement, and fun interaction.

This program is specially geared for toddlers ages 18–35 months and their caregivers. No ticket required—just drop in and join the fun!

By admin, Thu, 03/26/2026 - 01:00

Join Michael, Octavia Field Library Branch's Children's Librarian, for an hour of nursery rhymes, storytelling, arts & crafts and playtime. We'll talk, sing, write, read and play, and your prekindergarten age kiddos will have so much fun that they won't even realize they are gaining valuable pre-literacy skills. Ages 0-5.

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:00

Join us for a fun and creative workshop on Friday, August 14, 2026 to learn how to make beautiful cyanotype prints using sunlight and dried plants. No experience needed! All materials will be provided.

For adults ages 18 and up. Registration is required.
If you have not checked in within 10 minutes of the program start time, your spot can be released.



By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:00

Teen Book Club has transformed into Read It and Eat! It's a book club with a twist--during book club, you create something yummy based on this month's theme and then feast. This month, the theme is Asian American Pacific Islander American Heritage Month. 

Readers of manga, graphic novels, books, and audiobooks are welcome! Even if you haven't read anything new lately, you can still join us! This program is for readers ages 13-18.


By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:00

Attention adults! Come and enjoy our kid-free event, Library Movie Nights, where we feature a different film each time. This program occurs typically every third Wednesday of the month. We'll have popcorn and beverages available, and you're welcome to bring your own snacks to enjoy and share! Movies are subject to change.

January - 10 Things I Hate About You

February - Sorry To Bother You

March - Philomena

April - Lady Bird

May - India Sweets and Spices

June - The Wedding Banquet

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 22:00

Hey adults! Are you a book lover or want to get into reading? Then come join Shelf-ish Book Club! This is for adult readers who love exploring a variety of stories. Meetings are typically every fourth Wednesday of the month at 6:30pm. Enjoy snacks, beverages, and small crafts during the discussion. Feel free to contact the library or visit us for any questions.

January - The Midnight Library by Matt Haig

February - James by Percival Everett

March - Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus

April - Poetry!

May - What My Bones Know by Stephanie Foo

By admin, Wed, 03/25/2026 - 19:00

Join us for an interactive early literacy experience for preschoolers and their caregivers. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6 years old and features songs, books, and crafts each week!

This program is a wonderful way to promote early literacy, social skills, and kindergarten readiness skills!

Space is limited. Please pick up your free tickets at the Children's Reference Desk the morning of the program to gain entry to Sapling story time.