Library Newsletter - February 2024

The Library will be CLOSED on Presidents Day, Mon. Feb. 19

Featured Events

How to Use Vinegar

Monday, February 5 at 6:30 pm

eBay 201: Beyond the Basics

Thursday, February 8 at 6:00 pm

Gentle Flow Chair Yoga

Saturday, February 10 at 2:00 pm

Coming Soon!

Armchair Traveler: Bhutan

Wednesday, February 7 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Story Slam: Love Stinks

Wednesday, February 14 at 6:30 pm

Food History: Activism through Cookbooks

Thursday, February 15 at 7:00 pm on Zoom

Partner Programs

Author Talk: Lauren Rico - Familia

Monday, February 5 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Literary History: Toni Morrison

Tuesday, February 6 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Art Across Asia: The Lunar New Year

Sunday, February 11 at 2:30 pm


Film History: Morgan Freeman

Monday, February 12 at 7:00 pm on Zoom


Virtual Cooking: Middle Eastern Plant Based Recipes

Tuesday, February 13 at 7:00 pm

Recurring Programs

Movie Matinees


Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (PG-13)

Sunday, February 11 at 2:00 pm


My Sailor, My Love

Saturday, February 18 at 2:00 pm

Zine Club

Thursday, February 1 at 6:00 pm


Homeschool Hangout at MacKay

Fridays at 11:30 am


New! Maker Mondays

Monday, February 12 at 4:15

For all ages!


Chess Club

Saturday, February 17 at 10:00 am

Open to all ages


Intermediate English Conversation Circle

Tuesdays at 1:00 pm at the Library


Virtual Knitting Circle

Last Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm on Zoom


50+ Job Seeker's Network

Every other Wednesday at 9:30 am on Zoom

Library Book Groups

Currently, most groups are meeting in person with a hybrid option.

Be sure to register to indicate if you're joining in person or via Zoom!

Check out the schedule and pick up a book today!

For Teens and Tweens!

Homework Help Group

Thursdays, at 4:15 pm


Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, February 3 at 1:30 pm


Teen Volunteer Shelf Reader Training

Wednesday, February 7 at 3:30 pm


Teen Volunteer Kids' Program Training

Wednesday, February 14 at 3:30 pm

Kids Corner!

Winter Storytimes

There will be special events rather than regular storytimes during school vacation week, February 20-24

Sensory Storytime

Wednesdays at 10 am

Join Ms. Marty in the McCarthy Meeting Room for a Sensory Storytime, designed for neurodivergent children and caregivers. We will read, sing, and do some sensory play activities together. In order to keep the group small, registration is required.

Stories on Mondays

Toddlers at 10 am

Big Kids at 11 am


Preschool STEM

Tuesdays at 10am


PJ Storytime on Tuesdays

Now In Person at 6:30 pm!


Singalong

Wednesdays at 11 am

Playspace

Thursdays at 10 am (Ages 2-3)


Storytime on Fridays

For Babies at 10 am 

All-Ages at 11 am


Construction Zone

Saturday, February 3 at 10 am


Dads & Donuts

Saturday, February 10 at 10 am

Zoom Book Group, Grades 3-5

Tuesdays at 5:15 pm


This month, we will be reading Newbery Medal winner, Hello, Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly. We will be finish discussing the book on February 6

Crafty Kids Club (Grades K-5)

Wednesday, February 7 at 4:15 pm


Dungeons & Dragons, Jr. (Grades 3-5)

Monday, February 12 at 4:15 pm


Nintendo Switch Club (Grades 3+)

Wednesday, February 14 and 28 at 4:15 pm

Main Library Hours:

  • Monday-Thursday: 9:30 am to 8:30 pm
  • Friday-Saturday: 9:30 am to 5:00 pm
  • Sunday: 1:00-5:00 pm

MacKay is open!

  • Monday, 1-5pm
  • Wednesday, 3-6pm
  • Friday, 9:30am-1:30pm