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Paws to Read - CH

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children & Families

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Rainbow neon lights

Pride Book Club - CH

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room L-200 at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for Pride Book Club, a LGBTQ+ friendly community of readers.  Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome. AGES: 18+

Cancelled
Closed.
Registration Required
Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Conference Room L-200
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Pride Book Club, a LGBTQ+ friendly community of readers.  Registration preferred, drop-ins welcome. AGES: 18+

Dog lying on bed with book

Paws to Read - IR

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room-Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children & Families

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Children's Room-Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Globe and books

The Human Experience Book Club - CH

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room L-167 at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

The Human Experience Book Club – CH

Join us for explorations of novels by writers from around the world. We’ll explore the diverse lives of people as well as the universal experiences that we have in common. AGES: 18+

Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Conference Room L-167
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

The Human Experience Book Club – CH

Join us for explorations of novels by writers from around the world. We’ll explore the diverse lives of people as well as the universal experiences that we have in common. AGES: 18+

Cuéntame Cuentos Spanish Storytime

Cuéntame Cuentos Spanish Storytime - IR

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children & Families

Únete a nosotros para cuentos, música, y mucha diversión. Esta hora de cuentos inclusiva y sensorial se presenta en español.

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Únete a nosotros para cuentos, música, y mucha diversión. Esta hora de cuentos inclusiva y sensorial se presenta en español.

Dog lying on bed with book

Paws to Read - IR

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Room-Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children & Families

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Children's Room-Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Reading with therapy dogs helps kids gain confidence.  Bring your own book or choose one at the library. Sign up for a 15-minute session when you arrive. AGES: 5-12

Man reading to his baby

Book Babies Storytime - IR

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children & Families

Connect and learn with your little one. Books, songs, rhymes, and play make early learning fun. Especially for pre-walkers and their caregivers. No older siblings please. AGES: 0-2 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Connect and learn with your little one. Books, songs, rhymes, and play make early learning fun. Especially for pre-walkers and their caregivers. No older siblings please. AGES: 0-2 

burning books

Forbidden Bookshelf Book Club - CH

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room L-200 at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Welcome to the Forbidden Bookshelf, where we'll read and discuss banned and challenged books. This is a great group for readers who value exploring diverse perspectives.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Conference Room L-200
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the Forbidden Bookshelf, where we'll read and discuss banned and challenged books. This is a great group for readers who value exploring diverse perspectives.

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Friends clinking glasses.

Prompts & Pints – Offsite

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Fun with Food and Beverage
Age Group:
Adults

A laid-back, book club where each month features a creative reading prompt — not a required title. Readers choose their own adventure, then gather to sip, share, and socialize at Bruz Beers.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Fun with Food and Beverage
Event Details:

A laid-back, book club where each month features a creative reading prompt — not a required title. Readers choose their own adventure, then gather to sip, share, and socialize at Bruz Beers.

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Students reading

Bucket List Teen Book Club - CH

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room L-167 at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Join us to chat about the book of the month! Haven’t read the book yet but are curious about the conversation and want to meet new people? Perfect! We will have snacks and chat about books.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Conference Room L-167
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to chat about the book of the month! Haven’t read the book yet but are curious about the conversation and want to meet new people? Perfect! We will have snacks and chat about books.

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

book page heart

Romancing the Tropes Book Club - CH

Sunday, December 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room L-200 at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the diverse and captivating world of romance novels. Join us to discuss and dissect popular romance books each month. Registration required. AGES: 18+

 

December - Love You A Latke, by Amanda Elliot

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: College Hill
Room: Conference Room L-200
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the diverse and captivating world of romance novels. Join us to discuss and dissect popular romance books each month. Registration required. AGES: 18+

 

December - Love You A Latke, by Amanda Elliot

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Man reading to his baby

Book Babies Storytime - IR

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Children & Families

Connect and learn with your little one. Books, songs, rhymes, and play make early learning fun. Especially for pre-walkers and their caregivers. No older siblings please. AGES: 0-2 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Connect and learn with your little one. Books, songs, rhymes, and play make early learning fun. Especially for pre-walkers and their caregivers. No older siblings please. AGES: 0-2 

Teen boy listening to music while studying.

Teen Lo-Fi Friday - IR

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room at Irving Street
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens

Ready to unwind after a long week? Whether you want to read, work on homework, craft, or play a cozy game, this is your perfect low-key hangout. Come by, kick back, and recharge! AGES: 10-18

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Event Details:

Ready to unwind after a long week? Whether you want to read, work on homework, craft, or play a cozy game, this is your perfect low-key hangout. Come by, kick back, and recharge! AGES: 10-18

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

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Yeti...Set...Read! Winter Break Challenge - IR

All Day
General Irving Street at Irving Street
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Age Group:
Children & Families

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

Library Branch: Irving Street
Room: General Irving Street
Age Group: Children & Families
Program Type: Books & Reading, Imaginative Play
Event Details:

Don’t let your reading skills hibernate! Stop by the library between Dec 22–Jan 4 to grab a game sheet, complete three frosty fun reading challenges, and claim a prize—before they melt away! AGES: 5-12 

What Do I Read Next

What Do I Read Next - CH

Sunday, January 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
General College Hill at College Hill
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join library staff in the New Books Area as they share new book recommendations in fiction and non-fiction. Prefer eBooks or audio? We've got you covered with new picks in multiple formats.

Library Branch: College Hill
Room: General College Hill
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Details:

Join library staff in the New Books Area as they share new book recommendations in fiction and non-fiction. Prefer eBooks or audio? We've got you covered with new picks in multiple formats.