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D&D (Summer Edition)
Jun
11

D&D (Summer Edition)

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.)

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Fiber Therapy
Jun
12

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
Jun
12

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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Uke with Luke
Jun
13

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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D&D (Summer Edition)
Jun
18

D&D (Summer Edition)

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.)

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
Jun
19

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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Uke with Luke
Jun
20

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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Cribbage Club
Jun
23

Cribbage Club

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

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Throwback Thursday: The Women (1939)
Jun
25

Throwback Thursday: The Women (1939)

Join us in the Community Room for a classic film.

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D&D (Summer Edition)
Jun
25

D&D (Summer Edition)

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.)

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From the Fool to the World: A Writing Journey through the Major Arcana
Jun
25

From the Fool to the World: A Writing Journey through the Major Arcana

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month as we use the 22 archetypes of the Major Arcana as prompts for our creative expression! 
 
The Major Arcana traces the path of the Fool's journey as they encounter different aspects of Self along the way. Using a variety of visuals from different decks and bespoke writing prompts, we'll craft a container to encourage each other's creative work (sharing always optional!) and hold the journey together.
 
This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom program: 
[Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 838 1706 6518
Email Shom for password] 
 
Please bring any tarot decks you feel inspired by, as well as any writing or art supplies you'd like to have on hand during the program.

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Fiber Therapy
Jun
26

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
Jun
26

Teen Gaming Meet-up

It’s the first day of Summer Reading here at JTL! Come sign up while you’re here for gaming, and play along all summer for prizes!

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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Uke with Luke
Jun
27

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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Teen Book Club
Jun
30

Teen Book Club

Join us in the teen room for book talk and snacks.

This month we are reading and discussing The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald, pick up your copy in the teen room ahead of time.

Drop in program for ages 12-18.

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D&D (Summer Edition)
Jul
2

D&D (Summer Edition)

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.)

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Fiber Therapy
Jul
10

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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Snail Mail
Jul
11

Snail Mail

Slow down and cool off with old fashioned letter writing. We'll provide art supplies, stationary, envelopes, and stamps for you to write a letter to a family member, friend, or even your future self.

Ages 6+.

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Chalk the Walk at 4 o'clock
Jul
14

Chalk the Walk at 4 o'clock

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

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

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Beaded Star Keychain & Jewelry
Jul
17

Beaded Star Keychain & Jewelry

Use pony beads to put together a colorful chunky star that can become a charming key chain or funky jewelry. Maybe you'll have time to bead a bracelet too.
Drop in between 4-5pm.
 
This program is geared toward teens, tweens, and young adults, but people of all ages are welcome! 

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Fiber Therapy
Jul
24

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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Crochet a Hair Scrunchie (register)
Jul
28

Crochet a Hair Scrunchie (register)

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.

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Throwback Thursday: Bringing Up Baby (1938)
Jul
30

Throwback Thursday: Bringing Up Baby (1938)

Join us in the Community Room for a classic film.

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Uke with Luke
Jun
6

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
Jun
5

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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D&D (Summer Edition)
Jun
4

D&D (Summer Edition)

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.)

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Uke with Luke
May
30

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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Native Seed Bomb Workshop with TLGV
May
30

Native Seed Bomb Workshop with TLGV

Join JTL and The Last Green Valley to make a take home native seed bomb to help support our native pollinators and add beautiful native flowers to your yard!
All supplies will be provided. 

This is a family-friendly program for all ages.

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
May
29

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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Fiber Therapy
May
29

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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From the Fool to the World: A Writing Journey through the Major Arcana
May
28

From the Fool to the World: A Writing Journey through the Major Arcana

Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month as we use the 22 archetypes of the Major Arcana as prompts for our creative expression! 
 
The Major Arcana traces the path of the Fool's journey as they encounter different aspects of Self along the way. Using a variety of visuals from different decks and bespoke writing prompts, we'll craft a container to encourage each other's creative work (sharing always optional!) and hold the journey together.
 
This will be a hybrid in-person/Zoom program: 
[Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83817066518?pwd=w1Laedcqrc1iKu9LPjR0kcBnnLeILb.1

Meeting ID: 838 1706 6518
Email Shom for password] 
 
Please bring any tarot decks you feel inspired by, as well as any writing or art supplies you'd like to have on hand during the program.

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D&D
May
28

D&D

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.)

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Throwback Thursday: Pillow Talk
May
28

Throwback Thursday: Pillow Talk

Join us in the Community Room for a classic film.

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Wildflower Walk with The Last Green Valley
May
26

Wildflower Walk with The Last Green Valley

Join representatives from The Last Green Valley and Jonathan Trumbull Library for a walk along the Lebanon Town Green (green) trail with a slow pace for time to identify and discuss wildflowers in bloom. The stroll will be along a level dry path; primarily along West side of the green. A mile long, the green is lined by historic buildings and farms. The green is one of the largest in the nation and the only one still partially used for agriculture (hay production).

Parking at Jonathan Trumbull Library or Lebanon Community Center. We will meet in front of library to start walk at 6PM.

(Library will be open until 8PM)

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Cribbage Club
May
26

Cribbage Club

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

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Teen Book Club
May
26

Teen Book Club

New Book Club for 2026! Join us in the teen room for book talk and snacks.

This month we are reading and discussing My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult, pick up your copy in the teen room ahead of time.

Drop in program for ages 12-18.

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
May
22

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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D&D
May
21

D&D

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.)

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Uke with Luke
May
16

Uke with Luke

Ukulele is a fun beginner instrument. In this exciting class with musical community member Luke, we will learn chords, strumming patterns, and simple songs, and practice what we've learned with ukulele karaoke!

Recommended for ages 10+

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
May
15

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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Fiber Therapy
May
15

Fiber Therapy

Calling all knitters, crocheters, felters, and fiber enthusiasts!

Join our new all-purpose fiber arts group to share ideas, patterns, supplies and camaraderie with other local enthusiasts! This is a new group intended for older teens and adults. Please bring your current project or supplies to work and we’ll provide a cozy space to share and chat.

This group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month starting May 15th. 

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D&D
May
14

D&D

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.)

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The Dream Rehearsed Performance
May
14

The Dream Rehearsed Performance

Lebanon Recreation Department theater workshop performance, directed by Carol Macy, featuring 32 homeschoolers ages 8-17. An imagined first rehearsal of A Midsummer Night’s Dream with Will Shakespeare as director.

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Crafty Community
May
12

Crafty Community

Teens and adults:
Come craft and create in the company of others. 
We'll have music and snacks for y'all, so head on over to JTL and chill. Take a load off for a couple of hours.  

Collage materials provided.
Bring your own hand crafts of all sorts.

Drop in between 5:30-7:00 pm.

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**No Uke with Luke
May
9

**No Uke with Luke

No Uke with Luke this week.

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
May
8

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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D&D
May
7

D&D

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.)

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*Cancelled* Uke with Luke
May
2

*Cancelled* Uke with Luke

Uke with Luke is cancelled for May 2nd. Since there is no Uke program May 9th, come join Luke for Ukulele joy on May 16th!

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Meditation, Yes!
May
1

Meditation, Yes!

Make some space to reclaim your peace.

Join Youth Services Librarian and Hatha Yoga Teacher, MG, to explore meditation in community. Sometimes we're silent, sometimes there is live music. Never done this before? Perfect! A beginner's mind is a gift. 

A few tips: arrive ten minutes early, wear comfortable clothes, bring your yoga mat and a blanket, or sit in one of our chairs.

Drop in. No registration required.

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Teen Gaming Meet-up
May
1

Teen Gaming Meet-up

Come gather weekly in the teen room, all y'all who play Magic the Gathering, Warhammer 40k, chess, board games, card games, and more.

(Note to parents/guardians: Please pick up teens prior to the library's prompt closing time of 6:00 pm.)  

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D&D
Apr
30

D&D

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.)

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Throwback Thursday: Breakfast at Tiffany’s
Apr
30

Throwback Thursday: Breakfast at Tiffany’s

Join us in the Community Room for a classic film.

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Cribbage Club
Apr
28

Cribbage Club

Multi-generational Cribbage Club.

Experienced and novice players welcome (recommended for ages 9+). Bring your own cribbage sets or use ours.

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