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Battle of the Books (Teens)

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Join us for Battle of the Books! Teams will answer trivia questions based on six different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Comics & Candy: The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip (Grades 3-6)

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

Join Miss Laura to discuss The First Cat in Space and the Wrath of the Paperclip by Mac Barnett and Shawn Harris.  Enjoy a delicious dessert Space Cat would love to score from a restaurant and create some amazing school supplies.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Quiet Company

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle of the Books (Teens)

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Join us for Battle of the Books! Teams will answer trivia questions based on six different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

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".

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening Book Discussion – Light From Uncommon Stars by Ryka Aoki

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

A defiantly joyful adventure set in California's San Gabriel Valley, with cursed violins, Faustian bargains, and queer alien courtship over fresh-made donuts.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle of the Books (Teens)

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Join us for Battle of the Books! Teams will answer trivia questions based on six different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle of the Books (Teens)

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Join us for Battle of the Books! Teams will answer trivia questions based on six different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Summer Writing Workshop

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle of the Books (Teens)

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

Do you like to read and answer trivia questions? Join us for Battle of the Books! Teams will answer trivia questions based on six different books and score points for their team with each correct answer. 

Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Daytime Book Discussion - Nothing to See Here by Kevin Wilson

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Agreeing to help her former college roommate care for two stepchildren who possess the ability to spontaneously combust when agitated, Lillian endeavors to keep her young charges cool in the face of an astonishing revelation. 

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Surprise Boxes (Teens)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 9:00pm
True North Teen Department at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Teen

Join our Teen Surprise Box Program – the ultimate thrill for book-loving teens! Each themed box contains not one, but TWO carefully curated books based on a questionnaire you answer for a blind-box style selection.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group

Book Chat: Diary of a Minecraft Zombie

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 7:15pm - 8:45pm
Craft Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, GamerCon, Books & Writing
Age Group:
School Age

It’s a gamer summer here at LPL!  Grab your copy of Diary of a Minecraft Zombie then join us to discuss, play games and make crafts.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Summer Writing Workshop

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle Representatives Meeting (Teens)

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

This meeting is for the six 2025 Battle representatives from our summer team to practice for the main event. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Evening Book Discussion – Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
GamerCon, Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

A modern love story about two childhood friends, Sam, raised by an actress mother in LA's Koreatown, and Sadie, from the wealthy Jewish enclave of Beverly Hills, who reunite as adults to create video games, finding an intimacy in digital worlds th

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle Representatives Meeting (Teens)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

This meeting is for the six 2025 Battle representatives from our summer team to practice for the main event. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Summer Writing Workshop

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle Representatives Meeting (Teens)

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

This meeting is for the six 2025 Battle representatives from our summer team to practice for the main event. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Titles and Treats

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

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".

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Quiet Company

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

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.

Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group

Battle Representatives Meeting (Teens)

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Program Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing, Games
Age Group:
Teen

This meeting is for the six 2025 Battle representatives from our summer team to practice for the main event. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Summer Writing Workshop

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kovarik Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

Join Anne Kelly-Edmunds and a supportive group of writers in this inspiring writing workshop. All levels welcome!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Daytime Book Discussion - Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver

Thursday, August 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clemens Room at Longwood Public Library
Program Type:
Books & Writing
Age Group:
Adult

The son of an Appalachian teenager uses his good looks, wit, and instincts to survive foster care, child labor, addiction, disastrous loves and crushing losses

Open
Registration Required