For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

This summer story hour series with Miss Jeannie features a story and a craft centered on a different farm animal each week.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

Learn to Crochet your very Own Hair Scrunchie to take home. We will provide the materials (furry yarn in various colors, colorful elastic band to stitch around, crochet hook and instruction sheet.) Gwen will teach patrons of all ages the simple repeating double stitch around an elastic resulting in a beautiful item you can wear on your ponytail or bun or as an ornament on your wrist or ankle.

Age range: 8 to 108: Multi-generational  

Registration required (12 spots).

Call or stop in the library to sign up.

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Jeannie is back with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!
All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

Some of our favorite humans and reptiles are back at JTL for summer programs!

Join Master Herpetologist Jess and her friends for a lively time!

This time, you'll get to hang out with and learn all about Ollie the Indian Star Tortoise, Red the Uromastyx, and Delilah the Black Devil Boa. Come back again next week to meet different animals!

Come and learn with Pam and Bill and their ambassador animals, Brandi and Brigitte, all about beloved backyard wildlife, the opossum!

Learn about wildlife rehabilitation and the role of rehabbers as well as information about opossums. You can pet the opossums, too!

Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!

Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.

Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Jan Gervais and Erin Pistel read on August 3.
 
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.

Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

April van Sambeck reads on August 5.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Come learn Blackletter Calligraphy which is also known as the Gothic style! It is a classic, dramatic, lettering style and a great way to introduce yourself to the broad edge nib. Calligrapher, Debby Reelitz, will teach you the basics, provide you with guidelines and lettering samples you can trace, and guide you through a project.

Registration required, space is limited.

Sign up at the library’s adult services desk or call 860-642-7763.

Artist Bio:
Debby Reelitz’s 5th grade teacher introduced her to calligraphy and she loves to share her passion for handwritten letters with young people. In school, children are taught the practical side of the alphabet with spelling and writing sentences and taking tests. Debby loves to help young people discover the joy in being creative with those oh-so-useful-26-symbols. Debby lives in North Granby, Connecticut. Information can be found at her website: https://letteringdesign.com

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Some of our favorite humans and reptiles are back at JTL for summer programs!

Join Master Herpetologist Jess and her friends for a lively time!

This time, you'll get to hang out with and learn all about Ralphie the Bearded Dragon, Cherry the Russian Tortoise, and Peanut the Burmese Python.

Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!

Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library.

Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Jess Scorso and Lisa Gamache read on August 10.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Join Miss Jeannie to turn the sidewalk around the library into a giant coloring book.

Bring water, beach blankets or chairs, and a snack.

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Families, meet in the Community Room to socialize, build & play with various materials like LEGO, Keva planks, Magnetic tiles, Blocks, and more. Outdoor build & play available too, weather permitting.

Build and create from 3:30-4:45/Take apart and cleanup together at 4:45.

This is not a drop-off program. All children must be accompanied by a grown-up.

Master Builders Summer Dates:
June 26, July 10, August 14

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Gretchen Brochu and Jessica Allaire read on August 14.

 
Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!

Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Heather Lyon reads on August 17.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Andy Gonzalez reads on August 19.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Stephanie DeLucia reads on August 21.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

Come say hello to friends from your library! Play with library toys, create sidewalk chalk art, and listen to our Ukulele Ensemble play beautiful tunes.

Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!

Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

Summer time read alouds with Lebanon Elementary School Teachers are a classic part of our summer here at the library. Come to hang out with beloved LES Staff as they read you books out in the Pollinator Garden. Bring a blanket or folding chairs and a picnic and enjoy story time as a family and community. After the books, leave your mark in sidewalk chalk on our front walkway.

Krista Gleen reads on August 24.

Rain/excessive heat location: Inside the Community Room

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Jeannie is here monthly on the last Friday with seasonal read alouds, puppets, crafts, and library joy!

All ages, all families welcome to drop in, no registration required.

Come and learn about beneficial garden bugs as part of Summer Reading 2026: Plant a Seed, Read!

Join Miss Jeannie to learn about beneficial garden pals you can find in your own backyard. Each week we will learn about a different insect through stories, songs, cool facts, and themed sensory bins.

This program is geared towards ages 3-5.

11 AM, Mondays in August (8/3, 8/10, 8/17, 8/24, 8/31)

For Summer 2026 Dungeons & Dragons runs from 4-7PM!
An extra hour of fun with friends and foes.

The world needs heroes! What courageous souls would dare to fight horrific monsters, evade traps, solve puzzles, and quest for treasure? Who among you shall free realms from the tyrannical rule of a dragon? To fight for peoples of a fantastical, magical world, and become their champions? Do you hear the call to be an adventurer? In the amazing worlds of Dungeons and Dragons, your imagination is your greatest weapon!

Adventurers ages 12-18 must come prepared with completed character sheet, ready for fast-paced and focused game play. Some DND campaign experience required.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 8:00 pm.)

Turn in your completed BINGO sheets and book reviews at the library today to be entered into our drawings!
Winners will be notified by phone call on Tuesday, September 8.

Today’s the last day to collect small prizes for Summer Reading BINGO as well.