Events for week of January 26, 2025

All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!

The image of the man is shaped by the green-beer infused celebrations and myths like his driving the snakes from Ireland. His life, in fact, is a fascinating one that bears little resemblance to the caricature. For example, few know he was not Irish but British. Nor that he was a slave. Stuart Kellogg is [...]

Meets on Mondays in the Computer Lab to discuss a TED talk of interest.  Everyone is welcome.

Ages 18 months-3 years. This storytime is for all of the roamers, movers, and shakers! The program lasts 30-40 minutes, with about 15-20 minutes dedicated to reading, rhyme, and music, and 20 minutes dedicated to play and socialization or crafts and coloring.

Allen Todd – Review of Giant in The Shadows: The Life of Robert T, Lincoln, by Jason Emerson

Ages 4+ years. This is a story hour filled with rhymes, music, games, and crafts. Our goal here is to have fun while learning to be a good audience member and developing a love of reading. We’ll read a story and work on a themed craft or game.

Do you love Italian art, culture and language? If so, this course is for you! It encompasses History, Art, Geography, basic Grammar and Travel into one delightful learning experience. This interactive 6-week class, led by Giorgi Di Lemis, will guide students through Italian culture, and will focus on the influence it had on other cultures. [...]

Mara Hunter & Shawn Graham. We Are Here: Celebrating Hope Community's Past, Present, and Future. Shawn Graham, Hope Community Founder and President, will speak about the present and future of Hope Community.  Mara Hunter will discuss "We Are Here", a digital exhibit she completed with grants from the University of South Alabama, the Hope Community [...]

The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware The group is open to all who want to attend.  No sign up is required.

Ages 0-18 months This storytime is for our lap-sitters and crawlers. The program lasts approximately 30 minutes, with about 10-15 minutes dedicated to reading and rhyme, and 20  minutes dedicated to tummy time/floor play or socialization for parents and babies!

Ages 8-15 years We will explore a new topic every week, followed by a hands-on craft or STEAM based activity. 8-12 years will learn with Ms. Stephanie, while 13+ split off with Ms. Allyson. Activities will be available for siblings 7 and under in the E room.

The Sicilian Inheritance by Jo Piazza. The group is open to all who want to attend. No sign up is required.

All ages. Our Activity Room will be open and stocked with Lincoln logs, blocks, LEGOs, and more. This is unstructured free play and exploration. Parents are required to directly supervise their children and help clean up. Stop by and see what you can build!

The Close Knit Circle invites all hand crafters to join them in the Board Room. All experience levels welcome.