Event List

Dive into a world of color as we listen to stories and make colorful creations.

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Dive into a world of color as we listen to stories and make colorful creations.

Join us as we talk about interesting yet-to-be released books as well as our favorites and classics. You are encouraged to share some of your favorite titles with the group, or just sit back, relax and enjoy some good "book chats".

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Listen to your favorite video game soundtracks and create instrumental duets and character moves to music including Minecraft, MarioKart, Plants vs. Zombies and more.

Get ready for a high-energy Minute to Win It game night where teens compete in fun, fast-paced challenges for prizes, laughs, and bragging rights!

Picture it, a room of readers. It’s quiet, the lights are low, you’re in your comfiest ensemble with your favorite blanket, sipping on warm tea while a crackling fire plays in the background.

Join us for an evening of exciting musical theatre which celebrates the outstanding songs, wits, and positivity written by influential theatre artists.

Hey batter, batter!  Join Lil Athletes for some baseball basics and get your little one moving!

Hey batter, batter!  Join Lil Athletes for some baseball basics and get your little one moving!

Join John Merenda for a lively discussion about current events. All in attendance will listen to one another in a respectful manner during this program.

(Suspense, 2025, PG-13, 93 mins.)

Children will learn about solar energy by creating a simple solar circuit in minutes using only conductive tape, a mini solar panel, and a motor.  When complete, these bugs will move around in the sun, and they’ll never run out of power!

Gamers come together for an afternoon showdown in this Nintendo Switch tournament you can join with your friends! Enjoy snacks while competing to rise to the top and win the championship prize. 

makerLAB hours are extremely limited and appointments are required. 

Chef Rob shows you how to use farm fresh ingredients for summer entertaining in this demonstration class. Learn how to create his Summer Ratatouille Flatbread with local eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions.

The Children’s Department has a garden bed at the Longwood Victory Garden at Bartlett Pond Park!

Do you have a special talent you’d like to show off to the community?  Join in on our talent show!  Each child/duet/group can perform one talent for a total of up to 3 minutes and must be able to attend one audition time.

Do you have a special talent you’d like to show off to the community?  Join in on our talent show!  Each child/duet/group can perform one talent for a total of up to 3 minutes and must be able to attend one audition time.

Do you have a special talent you’d like to show off to the community?  Join in on our talent show!  Each child/duet/group can perform one talent for a total of up to 3 minutes and must be able to attend one audition time.

Chef Rob shows you how to use farm fresh ingredients for summer entertaining in this demonstration class. Learn how to create his Summer Ratatouille Flatbread with local eggplant, zucchini, bell peppers, and onions.

Do you have a special talent you’d like to show off to the community?  Join in on our talent show!  Each child/duet/group can perform one talent for a total of up to 3 minutes and must be able to attend one audition time.

Life in today’s world is stressful. People are anxious about their health, finances, relationships, safety, and work. Medical practitioners are promoting the benefits of meditation to relieve stress and anxiety.