Kids will create a painting inspired by the artist Ernie Barnes. Ernie Barnes was an NFL star who followed his dreams and became one of the most influential visual artists of his generation. For kids in grades K-5. This program is part of our Black History Month 2026 programming.
Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.
Join us for Teen Choice where you can choose your own creative adventure! Teen Choice is a time to continue working on the activity from the previous week’s Teen Time; explore something new using the supplies and games on hand in the Teenspace; or sharing your passion and teaching other teens about something you love. No matter … Continued
Unleash Your Creativity with Rube Goldberg Machines and Squonk! Join Squonkers Kadey Donitzen and Mia Taylor for Squonking in the Library Part 2, an exciting workshop where science meets art! Kids aged 6-13 will dive into the world of Rube Goldberg Machines, learning how to harness the flow of energy, using everyday objects, to create … Continued
Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Langston Hughes, known as the “King of Letters,” was a celebrated African American poet, playwright, and social activist. A Party for Langston, by Jason Reynolds, highlights the power of community and the importance of individual expression, which will encourage children to explore their own creativity. The book’s illustrations weave letters into the artwork, emphasizing the … Continued
This Teen Time program will help teen participants explore the contributions of African American inventors. Teens will be given an assortment of items and use computational thinking to complete basic engineering projects inspired by African American engineers and inventors: marble maze, bridge, free building, and paper chain. This program is part of our Black History … Continued
Join us for a lively book discussion of The Collected Poems of Langston Hughes. This title is available for checkout in our Catalog.
Join us for stories, songs and action rhymes. During this 30 minute program, families will meet new friends and develop early literacy skills. For children ages birth to five years and their caregivers.
Choose your own adventure! Continue a Kids Club activity; explore the supplies, toys and games in the children’s space; or teach other kids something you love. Children’s Services staff will be there to support you. For kids in grades K-5.