Events

Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group

This Monthly Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group, hosted in the library Community Room one Monday a month from 4-5pm, offers a space for children of mixed-ages to interact & play.

• November 28th
• December 19th
• January 16th
• February 13th
• March 20th

Parents are required to remain present in the room. This program may continue throughout the year depending on participation. Please check back in April for further information.

Teen STEAM Club - 4 week pop-up program

Teens from 5th-12th grade are invited to hang out after school to enjoy the library's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) cart for this low-key pop-up program. A light snack will be provided. Doors open at 4pm. 

Explore LEGO Building After School - 4 week pop-up program

Children from 4K-4th grade are invited to hang out after school and enjoy a special weekly activity for this low-key pop-up program. Doors open at 4pm. A light snack will be provided. 

Teen STEAM Club

Teens from 5th-12th grade are invited to hang out after school to enjoy the library's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) cart for this low-key pop-up program. A light snack will be provided. Doors open at 4pm. 

RPL's Homeschool Group - Money Skills Roleplay

Library Programs Wednesday @ 2pm:

• December 7th - Money Skills Roleplay (with local bank representatives)
• January 11th (date change!) - Hands-On Baking/Cooking Class
• February 1st - Public Speaking Practice/Oral Presentations
• March 1st - Escape Room (theme TBD)
• April 5th- "Try It!" Day
• May 3rd - End of the year party - theme TBD

This monthly program, with various topics, is intended for families with homeschooled children ages 5 and up* and runs from September 2022 through May 2023. Pre-registration is not required, but if you would like to be added to the monthly e-mail list, contact Miss Jess at jmccarlson[at]reedsburglibrary.org

*Younger children are welcome! Toys can be made available for their use, as needed. Children whose families homeschool are also encouraged to join our other programming for various ages throughout the week, too!

Explore S.T.E.A.M. After School

Children from 4K-4th grade are invited to hang out after school and enjoy a special weekly activity for this low-key pop-up program. Doors open at 4pm. A light snack will be provided. 

(STEAM stands for: Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, and Math)

Morning Book Discussion

Please note the special date for this month's discussion. December's selection is "Christmas Bells" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Copies are available through LINKcat. The Morning Book Discussion has gone hybrid! Participants can meet in-person at the Library or virtually using Zoom. If you have not yet registered to be sent the Zoom meeting invitation for the Virtual Book Discussions, please REGISTER HERE.

Teen STEAM Club

Teens from 5th-12th grade are invited to hang out after school to enjoy the library's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) cart for this low-key pop-up program. A light snack will be provided. Doors open at 4pm. 

Memoir Writing for Adults

Memoir writing is now hybrid!  The group will meeting in-person in the Library's Meeting Room and continuing to offer participants the option to Zoom-in. If you are new to the Memoir Writing Group's virtual format register here to receive an email invitation to the Zoom meeting the day of the event: REGISTER HERE

Explore Woodcraft After School

Children from 4K-4th grade are invited to hang out after school and enjoy a special weekly activity for this low-key pop-up program. Doors open at 4pm. A light snack will be provided. 

(The Home Depot provided us with extra kits this summer, we will make a simple bird feeder)

Evening Book Discussion

December's selection is "The Lincoln Highway" by Amor Towles. Copies are available through LINKcat. This discussion is now hybrid! Meet in person in the Library's Meeting Room or via Zoom. If you have not yet registered to be sent the Zoom meeting invitation for the Hybrid Book Discussions, please REGISTER HERE.

Cookbook Book Discussion

December's Cookbook Discussion selection is Baking for the Holidays by Sarah Keiffer This is now a hybrid discussion and we will meet in person in the Community Room and continuing to offer Zoom option. Please register to receive the Zoom invitation. REGISTER HERE For those who join in-person at the Library, please feel free to share your dish with the group. The Library will provide plates, bowls, utensils and beverages.

Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group

This Monthly Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group, hosted in the library Community Room one Monday a month from 4-5pm, offers a space for children of mixed-ages to interact & play.

• November 28th
• December 19th
• January 16th
• February 13th
• March 20th

Parents are required to remain present in the room. This program may continue throughout the year depending on participation. Please check back in April for further information.

Teen STEAM Club

Teens from 5th-12th grade are invited to hang out after school to enjoy the library's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) cart for this low-key pop-up program. A light snack will be provided. Doors open at 4pm. 

Explore Board Games After School

Children from 4K-4th grade are invited to hang out after school and enjoy a special weekly activity for this low-key pop-up program. Doors open at 4pm. A light snack will be provided. 

Closed for Christmas Holiday

Library is closed Friday, December 23 through Monday, December 26.

Family Stuffed Animal Storytime

This once-a-month Tuesday program at 6pm offers a variety of activities for families with children of all ages.

September 27th - Family LEGO Night - Mega Blocks also available
October 25th - Family Costume Storytime 
November 22nd - Family Craft Night - Seasonal Crafts
December 27th - Family Stuffed Animal Storytime - PJs encouraged!
January 24th - Family STEAM Night - Science, Tech, Engineering, Art, & Math Kits for all ages!
February 28th - Family Escape Room (theme TBD)
March 28th- Family PJ Storytime (theme TBD)
April 25th - Family BINGO Night (with prizes for all ages!)

Pre-registration is not required.

Book Sale Donations accepted

The Friends of the Library will start to accept donations for the Winter Book Sale today.

Pop-Up: Baby-and-Me Playtime (in the Story Room)

Looking for a warm place to hang out during this winter break? Join us for one of our programs:

• Tuesday Dec. 27th @ 6pm - Family Stuffed Animal Storytime for families of all ages. Bring your favorite stuffed animal to the community room for stories and songs!
• Wednesday Dec. 28th at 10am - Baby-and-Me Playtime is for babies from 0-24 mo. and their families. Toys will be available for drop-in play in the Story Room until Noon.
• Thursday Dec. 29th at 10am - Coloring Day for children and their families features various coloring mediums for all ages. Supplies available in Story Room until Noon.
• Friday Dec. 30th at 10am - Teens are invited to drop-in to play board games and card games in the Story Room from 10am-Noon. Bring a friend!

Pop-Up: Coloring Day (in the Story Room)

Looking for a warm place to hang out during this winter break? Join us for one of our programs:

• Wednesday Dec. 28th at 10am - Baby-and-Me Playtime is for babies from 0-24 mo. and their families. Toys will be available for drop-in play in the Story Room until Noon.
• Thursday Dec. 29th at 10am - Coloring Day for children and their families features various coloring mediums for all ages. Supplies available in Story Room until Noon.
• Friday Dec. 30th at 10am - Teens are invited to drop-in to play board games and card games in the Story Room from 10am-Noon. Bring a friend!

Pop-Up: Teen Board Game Day (in the Story Room)

Friday Dec. 30th at 10am - Teens are invited to drop-in to play board games and card games in the Story Room from 10am-Noon. Bring a friend!

Closed for New Year's Holiday

Closed for the New Year's Holiday from Saturday, December 31 through Tuesday, January 2, 2023

Friends Book Sale Preview Night

Friends Membership available for purchase at the Door.

Friends Book Sale

Youth & Family: 2023 Winter Session Starts!

The 2023 Winter Session of Youth & Family Programming is January 9th-February 24th!

Homeschool Group - Hands-on Baking/ Cooking Class

Library Programs Wednesday @ 2pm:

• January 11th (date change!) - Hands-On Baking/Cooking Class
• February 1st - Public Speaking Practice/Oral Presentations
• March 1st - Escape Room (theme TBD)
• April 5th- "Try It!" Day
• May 3rd - End of the year party - theme TBD

This monthly program, with various topics, is intended for families with homeschooled children ages 5 and up* and runs from September 2022 through May 2023. Pre-registration is not required, but if you would like to be added to the monthly e-mail list, contact Miss Jess at jmccarlson[at]reedsburglibrary.org

*Younger children are welcome! Toys can be made available for their use, as needed. Children whose families homeschool are also encouraged to join our other programming for various ages throughout the week, too!

Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group

This Monthly Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group, hosted in the library Community Room one Monday a month from 4-5pm, offers a space for children of mixed-ages to interact & play.

• November 28th
• December 19th
• January 16th
• February 13th
• March 20th

Parents are required to remain present in the room. This program may continue throughout the year depending on participation. Please check back in April for further information.

Virtual Book Discussions Registration

One-time Virtual Book Discussion registration.  E-mail registration required in order to obtain secure access to Zoom meeting.

An email will be sent the morning of each discussion with information on how to join the Zoom meeting.

Your contact will only be used for a reminder, or for notification if this event is canceled or changed. Your information will not be used for any other library use, and will never be shared with any 3rd party

Homeschool Group - Public Speaking Practice/Oral Presentations

Library Programs Wednesday @ 2pm:

• February 1st - Public Speaking Practice/Oral Presentations
• March 1st - Escape Room (theme TBD)
• April 5th- "Try It!" Day
• May 3rd - End of the year party - theme TBD

This monthly program, with various topics, is intended for families with homeschooled children ages 5 and up* and runs from September 2022 through May 2023. Pre-registration is not required, but if you would like to be added to the monthly e-mail list, contact Miss Jess at jmccarlson[at]reedsburglibrary.org

*Younger children are welcome! Toys can be made available for their use, as needed. Children whose families homeschool are also encouraged to join our other programming for various ages throughout the week, too!

Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group

This Monthly Monday MAP (Multi-Age Play) Group, hosted in the library Community Room one Monday a month from 4-5pm, offers a space for children of mixed-ages to interact & play.

• November 28th
• December 19th
• January 16th
• February 13th
• March 20th

Parents are required to remain present in the room. This program may continue throughout the year depending on participation. Please check back in April for further information.