Stitches of History: Beginner Sewing with Kente Cloth (Children)
Stitches of History is a special Black History Month program for children that combines cultural learning with hands-on creativity. Participants are introduced to the history and meaning of Kente cloth, a traditional woven textile from Ghana that symbolizes values such as wisdom, unity, creativity, and leadership. Through an age-appropriate discussion and visuals, children learn how colors and patterns in Kente Read More
Educational Minecraft : Month of Coding
Welcome to the Educational Minecraft Month of Coding Each Wednesday of this month we will introduce a coding lesson where children will have to solve problems, achieve goals, and create outcomes using block coding. Notes: This program is for children 6+ and is dedicated to teaching skills and information using Minecraft. Children must be able to read and follow Read More
Stitches of History: Beginner Sewing with Kente Cloth (Children)
Stitches of History is a special Black History Month program for children that combines cultural learning with hands-on creativity. Participants are introduced to the history and meaning of Kente cloth, a traditional woven textile from Ghana that symbolizes values such as wisdom, unity, creativity, and leadership. Through an age-appropriate discussion and visuals, children learn how colors and patterns in Kente Read More
Rhythm and Rhyme Time
Interactive music and reading for kids – join us every first and third Saturday of the month for a musical storytime! Rhythm and Rhyme Time is a program developed specifically for kids ages 2-5 (and caregivers – younger siblings welcome!) that combines music with early literacy fundamentals in a fun and engaging session. Through song, rhythm, movement activities, and Read More
Ned Hector – Black Revolutionary War Hero
Join us for an afternoon with historical interpreter, Noah Lewis who presents the life and times of Edward “Ned” Hector, a black soldier who fought in the American Revolution for the Continental Army for the cause of American Independence. Ned Hector served as a teamster (a wagon driver) and a bombardier (part of an artillery crew) with the state militia called Read More
Design It! Introduction to TinkerCAD – Part 1
Get ready to explore the world of 3D design! In this beginner-friendly session, kids will be introduced to TinkerCAD, a fun and easy online tool for creating 3D models. Library staff will guide participants step-by-step through the TinkerCAD tutorials, teaching them how to move, rotate, resize, and combine shapes to make simple 3D creations. This program focuses on building comfort Read More
Educational Minecraft : Month of Coding
Welcome to the Educational Minecraft Month of Coding Each Wednesday of this month we will introduce a coding lesson where children will have to solve problems, achieve goals, and create outcomes using block coding. Notes: This program is for children 6+ and is dedicated to teaching skills and information using Minecraft. Children must be able to read and follow Read More
Design It! Introduction to TinkerCAD – Part 1
Get ready to explore the world of 3D design! In this beginner-friendly session, kids will be introduced to TinkerCAD, a fun and easy online tool for creating 3D models. Library staff will guide participants step-by-step through the TinkerCAD tutorials, teaching them how to move, rotate, resize, and combine shapes to make simple 3D creations. This program focuses on building comfort Read More
