After a year of the Covid-19 pandemic, the vaccine is finally here! Getting the vaccine is our best shot at safely returning to normal activities. There is a lot of information and misinformation about the vaccine flying around social media and the Internet; if you’re unsure if something you’ve heard is true and credible, the library can help you figure it out. If you have questions, check out the resources on our website, book a librarian, or give us a call.

If you’ve ever wanted to try reading or writing poetry, this is your chance! For National Poetry Month this April, you can pick up a poetry packet with poems and poetry-writing prompts for every age. For the month of April, we will also have a magnetic poetry board posted in the library, where you can arrange magnetic words to create your own poem! Or, check out the resources on our website to help you find poems in our collection and get creative with words.

Tired of waiting in line to check out at the front desk? Skip the lines and check out your own materials at the new self checkout machine. Located at the end of the front desk, easy for anyone and everyone to use as long as you have your library card with you!

Take home your favorite library books to keep! We have switched out the books for our book sale, now on the bookshelf next to the Hardback Cafe. Prices range from $0.10 to $2. More shelf room means more books, DVDs, and more available for purchase!

Our April Trail Tales book is up at Riverbend Park! Take a walk around the park and read about how Ol' Mama Squirrel defends her babies from all kinds of danger.

Join Ms. Beth as she teaches you how to make a Rainbow Garland. All you need to know how to do is fold paper! Supplies will be provided for all students registered by March 31st. Open to grades K-5 (Kindergartners and 1st graders may need assistance from an adult.) The video will be uploaded to Facebook April 2 for those who missed the class.

Need something to do over spring break? Treat yourself to a night of popcorn, candy, and amazing flicks! Check out 5+ movie DVDs to receive a kit with popcorn and candy to share. There will be a limited number of kits, so get yours today! When checking our your 5+ DVDs, just request a movie kit at the front desk.

April is National Poetry Month! We have put together a packet of poems and poetry-writing prompts for every age. If you like getting creative with words, come pick up a poetry packet the week of April 5-10. This packet is appropriate for kids, teens, and adults. Ask at the front desk of the library for more information.

Have you ever seen light? Have you ever seen a shadow? This program will help you explore both. This FAMILY program will be full of asking questions, discussing thoughts, listening to a book and exploring how to make shadows in your home.

Lego Club is our time to build Legos together, talk about our days, and see our friends. It is as social as it is educational. This month, the challenge is to make your own Tic-Tac-Toe board out of Legos. This is open to all kids age 5 through grade 5.

Let's taste some Chocolate Chips!! Register online to pick up a packet of chocolate chip samples. Then rate each chocolate chip and return your forms to the library to find out the brands you tasted! This program is open to all ages and all types of families--whether you live alone or are with a family of 9.

Join our Spice of the Month Club! Each month, we explore a different spice; in April, we're focusing on turmeric. You'll get a kit with a small container of turmeric along with some recipes and information about its origins and uses. No need to register; just ask at the front desk of the library for a spice kit anytime during the week of April 12-17.

Join Ms. Beth at River Bend Park for Story Time @ The Park! We miss seeing your faces IN PERSON and hearing you sing along, so let's get together at the park. We will do the same things we always do for story time: songs, manipulatives (scarves, shakers, etc), books, and FUN! Please register before the first class and bring something to sit on during class (a blanket or lawn chair). We will practice social distancing.

Not comfortable with in-person story time or can't make it on Tuesdays? Join Ms. Beth for Zoom Story Time on Wednesdays! We will make it as similar as our in-person programs as we can. This is open to all kids of all ages who are home.

If you want fresh flowers and produce on your table this summer, it’s time to get busy planting your garden! At this outdoor program with Master Gardener Mary Ann Martin, you’ll learn how to test your soil, plant from seeds or starts, and get tips on growing flowers and vegetables. Whether you’re a beginning or seasoned gardener, this program will help you plan and plant this year’s garden so that you can have fresh produce on the menu all summer long!

Join this program to learn how to make a water pump out of household items! Young Learners Club is a STEM program focusing on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math. Young Learner's Club is open to all students in grades K-5. Register by the Tuesday before Club Meetings to have a packet of supplies prepared for you. The recording of this program will be posted the next day.

We have a new guest artist coming to teach us how to make some amazing art! Audrey will be teaching us how to create a piece of chalkboard art using stencils and chalk-paint. This program is open to grades 3-5.

This program will be in person. We will practice social distancing as much as possible and masks are required for the entire program.

Tune in to this live virtual concert and discover the fantastic range of harp. Local performer Anna Hagen will play family favorites -- from classical to country, from hymns to rock 'n roll. Sharing stories of her own harp journey, Anna will introduce you to this amazing instrument with music that will engage and delight every age!