Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Why is a raven like a writing desk? You may just find the answer at this Alice in Wonderland-inspired tea party for the whole family with games, costumes and the occasional riddle.
Eric West's Music for Kids presents “The NOT Junk Man,” a musical show featuring lots of silly songs, homemade puppets and instruments made out of recycled “junk.” Using kitchen utensils, pan lids, frying pans and found objects, Eric encourages his audience to think creatively and have fun making homemade music.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required.
Watch
movies in the Armory. Presented by the Brighton
Cultural Center. All ages welcome.
July 6: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
July 13: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
July 20: In Love and War (1996)
July 27: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Joins us for a fun hour of Bingo and receive the book of their choice when you win. All ages welcome.
Amelia Earhart’s mysterious last flight is discussed and participants can track her route using flight simulation software. Presented by Wings over the Rockies. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy a leisurely Italian-style evening without even booking a flight. Participants are encouraged to bake their own Italian cookies to share, enjoy some bocci ball and relax to some Italian tunes, all in the library backyard.
Look at used materials in a whole new way in this hands-on challenge for all ages. Create new products from the stuff that’s usually tossed or left behind – and help the environment to boot.
Discover bug cuisine from cultures around the world and find bugs in our everyday food. Meet live animals that have been on the menu and taste a few buggy treats yourself. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion. Space is limited; registration required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about! Be inspired!
Worms make great pets – and great gardens! Make your own vermicutlure starter kit and see how regular food waste can create great compost for your garden. It’s easy, inexpensive and a lot of fun.
Use your sleuthing skills to solve the Anythink murder mystery. Costumes, clues and refreshments will fuel minds and imagination during this interactive whodunit. Space is limited; registration required.
Come discuss this month’s teen read. Call or stop by the library for details.
Make friends while you practice your English skills with fellow learners. Share your culture and learn about others.
Enjoy children’s literature with books and activities every Tuesday. Appropriate for 6-12 year olds.
Listen to
local musicians on the lawn. Presented by the Brighton
Cultural Center. All ages welcome.
July 12:
David T. Lyons – Eclectic Excellence
July 19:
Wonder Voice – High Energy A Cappella Cover Band
July 26:
Mister Tim – One Man Vocal Band, Solo Vocal Live-Looping, Beatboxing,
Instrument Imitation
Teens - come, read and discuss books with us.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Worms make great pets – and great gardens! Make your own vermicutlure starter kit and see how regular food waste can create great compost for your garden. It’s easy, inexpensive and a lot of fun.
Ever wondered what Professor Plum was doing in the drawing room with the candlestick? Find out in this live, interactive CLUE game where you can be the characters. A new twist on the classic murder mystery game. Space is limited; registration required.
Who are your fantasy favorites? Defend the powers of your favorite fantasy characters and swap books with other fantasy fanatics during this fun, interactive debate. Appropriate for teens and adults.
Come by every Saturday morning and be a part of the community garden maintenance. Portions of the produce will go to local food pantries. Try out your green thumb and get some fresh veggies to boot.
Move over, Cherry Garcia. Ben & Jerry’s eat your heart out. This summer, make your very own ice cream flavors during Brain Freeze – an ice cream flavor competition that embraces the unique and delicious.
This Staycation is all about you. Get pampered and learn how to make candles, bath fizzes and salts to pamper yourself at home, too.
Drop by for a different fun craft every week. All ages welcome.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Venture outdoors to see what types of insects live around the library. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion.
Through hands-on programs, learn the skills necessary to enjoy nature without harming it. Learn about gear, share stories, and pick up some helpful tips for your summer treks in the wilderness.
Give your brain a workout this summer. Navigate the library using codes to solve clues and find cool prizes.
Get up close and personal with live insects, spiders and other arthropods from around the world. Venture outdoors to see what types of insects live around the library. Presented by the Butterfly Pavilion.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Who knew you could have so much fun at the library? Hang out and play Smash Brothers, Rock Band and more.
Worms make great pets – and great gardens! Make your own vermicutlure starter kit and see how regular food waste can create great compost for your garden. It’s easy, inexpensive and a lot of fun.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn how to create and format a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. We’ll also learn how to enter data into a spreadsheet and use basic formulas. Space is limited; registration recommended.
If there’s life out there in the universe, what do you think it looks like? Learn about space science and then build your own alien. Where would it live? What would it eat? Would it have 10 arms or just two? Let your imagination soar through the final frontier. Space is limited; registration required.
How does a hot air balloon work? Learn the science behind this mode of transportation and then see a balloon up close and personal.
Build something fantastic in a room full of thousands of LEGOs, Cobis and SuperStructs. Create your own fantasy worlds and characters in this interactive program for kids.
Eric West's Music for Kids presents “The NOT Junk Man,” a musical show featuring lots of silly songs, homemade puppets and instruments made out of recycled "junk." Using kitchen utensils, pan lids, frying pans and found objects, Eric encourages his audience to think creatively and have fun making homemade music. Space is limited; registration required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A new
book club, the Brighton Booklovers will discuss our third book. Now is a great
time to join! Next month’s book is available at the library, just ask at the
desk.
July 21: Manhunt: The 12-day Chase for Lincoln's Killer by
James L. Swanson
Drop by for a different fun craft every week. All ages welcome.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required.
Award-winning journalist Mitch Tobin reads from his new book Endangered and leads a group discussion about current world climatological factors that are contributing to the rapid extinction of wildlife species in the Southwest. Participants will discuss collaborative efforts that could be explored to reverse this devastating trend.
Watch
movies in the Armory. Presented by the Brighton
Cultural Center. All ages welcome.
July 6: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory (2005)
July 13: Something Wicked This Way Comes (1983)
July 20: In Love and War (1996)
July 27: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Learn how to create and format a spreadsheet in Microsoft Excel. We’ll also learn how to enter data into a spreadsheet and use basic formulas. Space is limited; registration recommended.
