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Dungeons & Dragons 5e for Adults
08/16/2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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NovelTEA Book Club
08/18/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room August: Project Hail Mary by Weir, Andy
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Card Sharks
08/18/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Board Meeting
08/18/2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room
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Story Time
08/19/2026 10:30 - 11:15 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Listen to fun stories, dance, shake some shakers and make a craft--a lot of fun in a short time! The focus this summer is dinosaurs--they will be featured in some way at every Story Time all summer.
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Sew What? Stitching Group
08/19/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Sew What?
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Ransom Researchers - Local History Group
08/20/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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With a Twist Book Club: Project Hail Mary by Weir, Andy
08/20/2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Enjoy a pot of tea and homemade scones that match the book being discussed each month. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the desk a month before the event.
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Weekly Euchre Club
08/21/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Teen TTRPG: Department of Jurassic Vehicles
08/22/2026 2:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: History Room *Register* In an alternate world, dinosaurs--not humans--have evolved to have higher intelligence. With smarts come cities, with cities come cars, and with cars comes the Dino DMV! Be both customer and agent in this hilarious twist on bureaucracy.
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Card Sharks
08/25/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Sew What? Stitching Group
08/26/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Sew What?
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Ransom Researchers - Local History Group
08/27/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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Basic Leather Carving Keychain or Coaster
08/27/2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Learn how to use basic leather tools to transfer an image to leather and then use a swivel knife to cut the lines to make the image pop. If you can trace and write with a pencil you can do this craft! You will have the option to pick a pattern or do your own line drawing creation.
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Weekly Euchre Club
08/28/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Card Sharks
09/01/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Sew What? Stitching Group
09/02/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Sew What?
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Ransom Researchers - Local History Group
09/03/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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Yoga Adventures for Kids *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED*
09/03/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers can come for a child-centered yoga practice with the marvelous Ms. Sarah Plucinski. Mats are provided, but you can also bring your own.
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(evening) Adult Craft & Company: Sunflower Mesh Wreath
09/03/2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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(morning) Adult Craft & Company: Sunflower Mesh Wreath
09/04/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Weekly Euchre Club
09/04/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Dungeons and Dragons 5e for Adults
09/06/2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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Card Sharks
09/08/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Teen Tuesday
09/08/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed. Teens can walk over to the library after school to hang out, play games or create a craft, and have a snack. This is scheduled weekly during the school year.
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Story Time
09/09/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike!
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Sew What? Stitching Group
09/09/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Sew What?
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After School Special
09/09/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration required* Kids and homeschoolers between the ages of 5-11 (elementary school age) are welcome to come enjoy a variety of after school activities. The weekly schedule generally follows the pattern of Art, Games, Science, Lego building. Snacks and juice boxes provided.
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Teen Manga/Anime Fan Night
09/09/2026 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room *Please register* Those interested in manga, anime, or Japanese culture can join Youth Assistant Devin for an hour of Japanese themed games and snacks. Different activities each month.
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Ransom Researchers - Local History Group
09/10/2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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Children's Room Adventure Day
09/10/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| *No registration needed* Ms. Erin will get out some of the special equipment hidden in the storage room, including the flight lab and conveyor belt! Kids can explore the children's room in a different way.
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Forest Bathing
09/10/2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Forest bathing, based on the Japanese practice of shinrin-yoku) is the mindful, sensory immersion in nature to improve mental and physical wellness. Jodi Heaney, certified forest bathing guide, will teach about the origins of Forest Bathing, the science-backed mental and physical health benefits, and simple, mindful exercises.
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Weekly Euchre Club
09/11/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Card Sharks
09/15/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Teen Tuesday
09/15/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed. Teens can walk over to the library after school to hang out, play games or create a craft, and have a snack. This is scheduled weekly during the school year.
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Board Meeting
09/15/2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room
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Story Time
09/16/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike!
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After School Special
09/16/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration required* Kids and homeschoolers between the ages of 5-11 (elementary school age) are welcome to come enjoy a variety of after school activities. The weekly schedule generally follows the pattern of Art, Games, Science, Lego building. Snacks and juice boxes provided.
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Library Play Group
09/17/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* This play group will feature learning activities similar to those provided by our beloved Ms. Kelli. Children can learn new skills, interact with other children and have fun. Parents can connect with other parents.
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Orchid Selection & Care presented by Chula Vista Garden Club
09/17/2026 6:00 - 7:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Chula Vista Garden Club Meeting
09/17/2026 7:00 - 8:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Weekly Euchre Club
09/18/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Teen TTRPG: Russian Bear Fighter
09/19/2026 2:00 - 2:30 PM
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| Room: History Room Become a Russian agent combatting the terrible bear menace taking over modern-day Moscow's Mafia Bear Kingpins. They cannot win against your fists!
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Dungeons & Dragons 5e for Adults
09/20/2026 1:00 - 4:00 PM
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| Room: History Room
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Playing Music with My Friends
09/21/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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NovelTEA Book Club: Astral Library by Kate Quinn
09/22/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room Enjoy a pot of tea and homemade scones that match the book being discussed each month. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the desk a month before the event.
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Card Sharks
09/22/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Teen Tuesday
09/22/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed. Teens can walk over to the library after school to hang out, play games or create a craft, and have a snack. This is scheduled weekly during the school year.
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Story Time
09/23/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike!
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After School Special
09/23/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration required* Kids and homeschoolers between the ages of 5-11 (elementary school age) are welcome to come enjoy a variety of after school activities. The weekly schedule generally follows the pattern of Art, Games, Science, Lego building. Snacks and juice boxes provided.
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With a Twist Book Club: Astral Library by Kate Quinn
09/24/2026 7:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room This book group pairs the Book of the Month with an adult beverage recipe picked specifically to match. Multiple copies of the book will be available at the desk a month before the event.
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Driving Through the Jim Crow Era and the Green Book: a presentation with accompanying music
09/25/2026 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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| Room: Hill Room . The Gilmore Car Museum Education Team will present the story of the civil rights movement in America and discuss the impact of "The Greenbook." The famous "GREENBOOK," written by Victor Green to help Negro Travelers navigate the Jim Crow Era as well as provide information on housing, food, fuel and generally places where travelers would be welcome. Robin Nott will be on hand to play and sing music of the era to accompany the presentation.
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Weekly Euchre Club
09/25/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Nerf Night for grades 4-up
09/25/2026 6:00 - 8:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *Please register* Older kids and teens can come after hours for indoor Nerf fun. Participants choose the games; examples include Infection and Protect the President. The Library provides blasters and darts. Participants who bring their own blasters should put their name on them with permanent marker so they can be sure to get their own back at the end of the night. Pizza and pop provided. Doors open at 5:45 p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
09/28/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
09/29/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Teen Tuesday
09/29/2026 3:30 - 4:30 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed. Teens can walk over to the library after school to hang out, play games or create a craft, and have a snack. This is scheduled weekly during the school year.
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Story Time
09/30/2026 10:30 - 11:30 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers are welcome to come hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft. It is fun community time for parents and children alike!
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After School Special
09/30/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration required* Kids and homeschoolers between the ages of 5-11 (elementary school age) are welcome to come enjoy a variety of after school activities. The weekly schedule generally follows the pattern of Art, Games, Science, Lego building. Snacks and juice boxes provided.
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Yoga Adventures for Kids *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED*
10/01/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers can come for a child-centered yoga practice with the marvelous Ms. Sarah Plucinski. Mats are provided, but you can also bring your own.
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Weekly Euchre Club
10/02/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
10/05/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
10/06/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Weekly Euchre Club
10/09/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
10/12/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
10/13/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Teen Manga/Anime Fan Night
10/14/2026 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room *Please register* Those interested in manga, anime, or Japanese culture can join Youth Assistant Devin for an hour of Japanese themed games and snacks. Different activities each month.
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Library Play Group
10/15/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* This play group will feature learning activities similar to those provided by our beloved Ms. Kelli. Children can learn new skills, interact with other children and have fun. Parents can connect with other parents.
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Weekly Euchre Club
10/16/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
10/19/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
10/20/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Board Meeting
10/20/2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room
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Weekly Euchre Club
10/23/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
10/26/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
10/27/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Weekly Euchre Club
10/30/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
11/02/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Card Sharks
11/03/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Join us for an afternoon of playing cards. Each month we will instruct you on how to play a new game, but if you already know it or would like to play something else, feel free!
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Yoga Adventures for Kids *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED*
11/05/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers can come for a child-centered yoga practice with the marvelous Ms. Sarah Plucinski. Mats are provided, but you can also bring your own.
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Weekly Euchre Club
11/06/2026 1:00 - 3:00 PM
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| Room: Hill Room Come to the library every week to play Euchre. Bring a partner or come alone for a self-guided game. Cards drop at 1p.m.
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Playing Music with My Friends
11/09/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Teen Manga/Anime Fan Night
11/11/2026 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room *Please register* Those interested in manga, anime, or Japanese culture can join Youth Assistant Devin for an hour of Japanese themed games and snacks. Different activities each month.
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Playing Music with My Friends
11/16/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Board Meeting
11/17/2026 6:30 - 9:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room
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Library Play Group
11/19/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* This play group will feature learning activities similar to those provided by our beloved Ms. Kelli. Children can learn new skills, interact with other children and have fun. Parents can connect with other parents.
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Playing Music with My Friends
11/23/2026 4:00 - 4:45 PM
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| Room: Hill Room
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Yoga Adventures for Kids *NO REGISTRATION NEEDED*
12/03/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* Preschoolers and homeschoolers can come for a child-centered yoga practice with the marvelous Ms. Sarah Plucinski. Mats are provided, but you can also bring your own.
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Teen Manga/Anime Fan Night
12/09/2026 6:30 - 7:00 PM
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| Room: Burchfield Room *Please register* Those interested in manga, anime, or Japanese culture can join Youth Assistant Devin for an hour of Japanese themed games and snacks. Different activities each month.
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Library Play Group
12/17/2026 10:30 - 11:00 AM
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| Room: Hill Room *No registration needed* This play group will feature learning activities similar to those provided by our beloved Ms. Kelli. Children can learn new skills, interact with other children and have fun. Parents can connect with other parents.
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