Winter Reading Program
(All ages) Join us for the Winter Reading Program this year! We begin on November 18 and conclude on January 31! Learn more here!
All library locations will be CLOSED the following dates for the Christmas holiday: Tuesday, 12/24; Wednesday, 12/25; Thursday, 12/26. All locations will be CLOSED the following dates for the New Year holiday: Tuesday, 12/31; Wednesday, 1/1.
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Author Series: RJ Jacobs @ Kirby
Author Series: RJ Jacobs @ Kirby
R.J. Jacobs has practiced as a psychologist since 2003. He maintains a private practice in Nashville, focusing on a wide variety of clinical concerns. After completing a post-doctoral residency at Vanderbilt, he has taught Abnormal Psychology, presented at numerous conferences, and routinely performs PTSD evaluations for veterans. His novel, titled: And Then You Were Gone, […]
10 events,
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
6 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
4 events,
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in this weekly program aimed at bringing early literacy skills together with singing and interactive art activities! This is great for the child who has outgrown the Brilliant Babies class and is ready to transition up!
Santa Bob & Animals of the Nativity @ Buchanon
Santa Bob & Animals of the Nativity @ Buchanon
Take a free photo with Santa Bob and do fun holiday activities! Also, enjoy a petting zoo with Animals of the Nativity from 5 - 7 p.m. Let us know you are coming by registering for a time slot here!
8 events,
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice
Listen to stories, engage with activities and crafts, and socialize with other members of the community in an activity hour, designed for adult patrons with special needs. Note the NEW start time (9:45 a.m.) and day of the week (Thursday) beginning April 2024!
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
6 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
4 events,
Saturday Family Storytime @ Rice
Saturday Family Storytime @ Rice
Join us for this fun family program that meets at the Main Library every four weeks. We will read, write, talk, sing, and play together! Toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids, and grown ups will enjoy this all-ages program!
Movies at the Capitol with Holiday Toy Drive: It’s a Wonderful Life
Movies at the Capitol with Holiday Toy Drive: It’s a Wonderful Life
(All Ages) Affordable Christmas by Hope House empowers low-income families with the opportunity to purchase gifts at an affordable price. This allows parents to give gifts to their children while maintaining dignity as providers for their families. This holiday movie is free to the public, but donations in monetary amounts or brand new toys are […]
Movies at the Capitol with Holiday Toy Drive: It’s a Wonderful Life
Movies at the Capitol with Holiday Toy Drive: It’s a Wonderful Life
(All Ages) Affordable Christmas by Hope House empowers low-income families with the opportunity to purchase gifts at an affordable price. This allows parents to give gifts to their children while maintaining dignity as providers for their families. This holiday movie is free to the public, but donations in monetary amounts or brand new toys are […]
1 event,
8 events,
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
6 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
5 events,
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in this weekly program aimed at bringing early literacy skills together with singing and interactive art activities! This is great for the child who has outgrown the Brilliant Babies class and is ready to transition up!
Great Books Discussion Group @ Rice
Great Books Discussion Group @ Rice
(Adult) Great Books meets each month to discuss a short story. **All of Great Books' discussion pieces will come from The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction: 50 North American Stories Since 1970, Scribner; 2nd edition.
6 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 5 and up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is a weekly opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; the kids provide the imagination!
4 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
2 events,
Santa Bob & Animals of the Nativity @ Smiths Grove
Santa Bob & Animals of the Nativity @ Smiths Grove
Take a free photo with Santa Bob and do fun holiday activities! Also, enjoy a petting zoo with Animals of the Nativity from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Let us know you are coming by registering for a time slot here!
1 event,
9 events,
Teen Art Contest @ Rice
(Teens) The theme of this art contest is Classic YA Fiction. Choose a book from the list below and design a new book cover for it, in ANY style, ANY medium! The finished cover must be 6x9 inches, be your original work, and have the title of the book and the author’s name. Submit your […]
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
6 events,
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
Preschool Yoga @ Kirby
(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
Talented Toddlers @ Rice
(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
Preschool Storytime @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.
5 events,
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
Toddler Art Class @ Kirby
We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in this weekly program aimed at bringing early literacy skills together with singing and interactive art activities! This is great for the child who has outgrown the Brilliant Babies class and is ready to transition up!
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Pottery Date Night @ Bob Kirby
Pottery Date Night @ Bob Kirby
(Adult) Have a fun and romantic night at the Bob Kirby Branch Library building ceramic pieces! At this workshop we will handbuild ceramic pieces out of clay. This fun and romantic workshop is perfect for couples or friendly pairs. Space is limited and registration is required. The class is free, and all supplies are provided, […]
8 events,
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
LEGO Club @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 5 and up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is a weekly opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; the kids provide the imagination!
8 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
7 events,
Saturday Family Storytime @ Bob Kirby Branch
Saturday Family Storytime @ Bob Kirby Branch
Join us for this fun family program that meets at the Bob Kirby Branch every four weeks. We will read, write, talk, sing, and play together! Toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids, and grown ups will enjoy this all-ages program!
Movies at the Capitol: The Muppet Christmas Carol
Movies at the Capitol: The Muppet Christmas Carol
(All Ages) First film in the Capitol's 2024 "X-Mas Movie Marathon!" The Muppets' version of the Dickens holiday classic about a miser who's visited by three ghosts features Kermit the Frog as the penny-pincher's hardworking and loyal employee. Rated G (1992)
Movies at the Capitol: The Nightmare Before Christmas
Movies at the Capitol: The Nightmare Before Christmas
(All Ages) Second film in the Capitol's 2024 "X-Mas Movie Marathon!" Bored with the same old scare-and-scream routine, Pumpkin King Jack Skellington longs to spread the joy of Christmas. But his merry mission puts Santa in jeopardy and creates a nightmare for good little boys and girls everywhere. Rated PG (1993)
3 events,
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7th Annual Music for the Solstice: A Celtic Celebration at the Capitol
7th Annual Music for the Solstice: A Celtic Celebration at the Capitol
An evening of Celtic music and readings featuring Rebecca Baumbach on fiddle, Skip Cleavinger on Irish pipes and tin whistle, plus special guests. Free tickets available here!
7 events,
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
3 events,
4 events,
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
8 events,
Movies at the Capitol | The War of the Worlds
Movies at the Capitol | The War of the Worlds
(All ages) This movie is part of the Capitol's yearly Warming Movie Marathon! Come inside and warm up with this series of four science-fiction classics! Gripping adaptation of H.G. Wells' tale about a devastating attack on Earth by Mars. Not Rated (1953).
Movies at the Capitol | Planet of the Apes
Movies at the Capitol | Planet of the Apes
(All ages) This movie is part of the Capitol's yearly Warming Movie Marathon! Come inside and warm up with this series of four science-fiction classics! Astronauts crash-land on a planet where the human inhabitants are mute savages who are despised, preyed upon and enslaved by a race of highly civilized and intelligent apes. The film […]
Movies at the Capitol | Close Encounters of the Third Kind
Movies at the Capitol | Close Encounters of the Third Kind
(All ages) This movie is part of the Capitol's yearly Warming Movie Marathon! Come inside and warm up with this series of four science-fiction classics! Steven Spielberg's classic sci-fi tale about two ordinary Midwesterners who are transformed by extraordinary chance meetings with visitors from outer space. Rated PG (1977).
5 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
8 events,
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
Talented Toddlers @ Kirby
(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
Brilliant Babies @ Rice
(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
Phenomenal Preschoolers @ Buchanon (NEW TIME beginning in November)
This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.
3 events,
4 events,
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
Sensory Storytime @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.
7 events,
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice
Adult Activity Hour @ Rice
Listen to stories, engage with activities and crafts, and socialize with other members of the community in an activity hour, designed for adult patrons with special needs. Note the NEW start time (9:45 a.m.) and day of the week (Thursday) beginning April 2024!
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Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
Phenomenal Preschoolers: Spark, Play, Learn! @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Storytime for All @ Buchanon
Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.
6 events,
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
Baby and Toddler Sing & Sign @ Buchanon
(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Bilingual Spanish and English Storytime @ Buchanon
Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!
Preschool Lab @ Rice
Preschool Lab @ Rice
(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.
7 events,
Saturday Family Storytime @ Rice
Saturday Family Storytime @ Rice
Join us for this fun family program that meets at the Main Library every four weeks. We will read, write, talk, sing, and play together! Toddlers, preschoolers, elementary school kids, and grown ups will enjoy this all-ages program!
Movies at the Capitol | Gleaming the Cube
Movies at the Capitol | Gleaming the Cube
(Teen/adult) This is the first movie in our "Three Movies Starring... Christian Slater" series! Synopsis: A skateboarding teen tracks his adopted sibling's killer. 1989 (Rated PG-13)
Jr. Makers Club: Fabric Bookmarks @ Smiths Grove
Jr. Makers Club: Fabric Bookmarks @ Smiths Grove
(Ages 6 & up) Learn to make a variety of crafts using foam, cardboard, and other fun things. This month‘s project we will be learning the basics of using a sewing machine and making fabric book marks. No registration required.