Calling all aspiring archaeologists! Using kid-friendly extraction tools, dig through your own excavation kit to find fossils, dinosaur figures, rocks, and more. Please wear something you don’t mind getting messy! Registration is required and will open June 25. Ages 6-11
Best-selling, award-winning author Deeanne Gist shares her insider wisdom in “8 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Writing.” Whether you’re a budding writer or a seasoned storyteller, don’t miss this candid, inspiring talk—plus a book signing with Ms. Gist following the presentation! Ages 16+
Little ones will sing, dance, and explore a variety of instruments in a fun, interactive setting. This program encourages creativity and imagination while introducing children to the world of rhythm, sound, and musical play! Caregivers and kids will enjoy making music together and discovering the joy of movement and sound. Registration is required. Registration is required and will open on May 25. Ages 0-5.
Want to meet adorable therapy dogs and learn about dog safety, all while increasing your reading fluency and literacy skills? Join us for I Read to Dogs, a program that allows elementary-age students to read to trained therapy dogs. Registration is required and will open on May 25. Ages 6-11.
Curious about epoxy resin? Test it out by making a pair of resin earrings or a keychain. Choose your own colors and fillings to create a pair that’s totally you! Please note, you will have to return to the library to pick up your craft after it cures. Registration is required and opens on June 26. Ages 18+
Craft your own geode and gemstone cookies at the library. Each attendee will get cookies to decorate and instructions on how to make them look like beautiful geodes. Registration is required and will open on June 26. Ages 12-17
Join us at the library for family storytime! Enjoy a half-hour of stories, songs, playtime, and more. Ideal for ages 0-5, but all ages welcome!
Dive into the creative and sometimes unpredictable world of botanical dyes, harvested from plants found in your own backyard. Participants will get to dye their own flour sack towel, or bring your own natural fiber item to dye! As all dye stuffs must be harvested ahead of time, participation is limited to 12. Registration is required and will open June 22. Ages 18+
Children are invited to decorate their own cardboard cars before watching the classic The Land Before Time. Rated G. Registration is required and will open June 29. Ages 4 and older
Bring a white t-shirt and your creativity to make a colorful tie-dye design! Make sure to wear something you don’t mind getting messy. Registration is required and will open on Monday, June 22nd at 10:00 AM. Each registered child will receive a free Summer Reading-themed book, courtesy of the Cliffs Residents Outreach. *Please only register your child/children for this event.* Ages 6-11.
Explore, play, and learn through hands-on sensory fun and enjoy getting a little messy! This program encourages movement, touch, sound, and discovery for little ones. Registration is required and will open on May 25. Ages 0-5.
Teens are invited to crack open some fun as we bash open geodes to discover the hidden crystal formation inside. Registration is required and will open June 30. Ages 12-17