Programs
All Ages Programs
Almost Nighttime Storytime
When: 1st Monday of each month | 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM
An all ages storytime
Knot Just Knitting Club
When: Every Tuesday | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
The Knot Just Knitting Club is for all ages who enjoy knitting, crocheting, embroidery, tatting, cross stitching, sewing, and needlework - all shared while enjoying a book together!
Baby, Toddler and Preschool Programs
Bookworms: Explore and Play!
When: 2nd Monday of each month | 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM
Bookworms: Explore & Play! is a play-based learning and social program for toddlers and preschoolers. Each month we will have something interesting for them to play with and explore, from themed sensory bins to process art and other tactile experiences.
Bookworms: Read, Sing, Play. Repeat!
When: Every Monday* and Wednesday | 9:45 AM - 10:15 AM
Bookworms Storytime is designed around the five pillars of early literacy: phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and fluency. This storytime supports the development of early literacy and pre-literacy skills through reading, talking, and singing, an by incorporating things like repetition, rhythm, and rhyme.
This storytime is immediately followed by Montessori-style play centers.
*During Bright Sparks Playshop sessions, the Monday meeting of Bookworms Storytime is omitted.
School Age Programs
Homeschool Book Club
When: Every Thursday* | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Journey back in time with us as we read the stories of Laura Ingalls Wilder and her pioneering family. We will read a couple of chapters before enjoying a related activity or snack.
*except for the last Thursday of the month
Homeschool Meet and Greet
Each month offers a new theme or activity designed to enrich homeschool learning while giving students time to reconnect with friends and make new ones. Activities are designed to engage students ages 6–16 with a wide range of interests and abilities.
Lego Club
When: Last Wednesday of each month | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Join us for exciting builds and challenges at Lego Club! Lego Club has a new day and time!
Not Your Mother's Storytime
When: 3rd Monday of the month | 5:30 PM
An exciting new approach to storytime, with a new activity or special guest each month. Please call to register. 979-567-3271 -ext. 500
Pokémon Club
When: 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month | 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Woodchuck Club
Just for kids! The Woodchuck Club is a library and reading club designed to foster literacy and a love of the library. Children receive an official handbook, membership card, and button, and more! They are also entitled to special club benefits. No cost.
October Challenge
- Draw a cover for your favorite book
- Make a small flip animation book (You can find a book at the library that tells you how!)
- Learn a magic trick from a book you check out from the library
- Come to a library program in your Halloween costume
- Get caught reading
Teen Programs
Dungeons and Dragons
When: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Mondays of each month | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Led by Dungeon Master Eric Johnson.
Game and Gather
When: 2nd and 4th Monday of each month | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
You never knew learning could be much this fun! We'll meet at the intersection of video games and storycraft to explore the ways game developers incorporate traditional literary elements into the digital worlds they create. And while we're at it, we'll also play some multiplayer games on the Nintendo Switch 2!
Pizza and Paperbacks
When: 3rd Tuesday of each month | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Pizza & Paperbacks a book club without the books! Join us for a different literary-themed adventure every month.
Adult Programs
Adult Magic the Gathering Club
When: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
For players of all skill levels!
Beginner's Mahjong
When: Every Sunday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Come learn Mahjong! This fast-paced game is a great way to keep your mind sharp, make new friends, and have a great time!
New players are encouraged to watch The Absolute Beginner's Guide to Mahjong by AGB Art on YouTube before attending their first session. This independently produced series introduces the rules and terminology used during play.
Beginner Spanish Class
Computer Skills Class
When: Every Monday | 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Improve your skills and gain confidence in your ability to navigate our increasingly digital world. This class is targeted for people with little to no experience using a computer. You will learn the basics of operation, along with how to use common types of software, and how to navigate the internet.
Computer Skills Class is a traditional classroom-style environment and includes the Northstar Digital Literacy curriculum. For one-on-one help with a specific topic or task, please call the library for an appointment at 979-567-3271 ext. 500.
Dungeons & Dragons (Adults)
When: 1st and 3rd Sundays of each month | 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Led by Dungeon Masters Cannon Coats and Raylee Thomas.
Genealogy for Beginners
When: Every Wednesday | 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Explore your family history and learn to navigate online genealogical tools. Though this program is focused on adults, patrons may bring their children with them.
Second Wednesdays consist of instruction on genealogical research, including methods and best practices, followed by time for personal research. Fourth Wednesdays are dedicated for one-on-one assistance with personal genealogical research.
Those who have an existing FamilySearch.org login are encouraged to bring their login information with them. Computers will be available for use, or you can bring your own device.
Intermediate Spanish Class
Thrillers & Killers Book Club
When: 2nd Tuesday of each month | 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Explore the darker side of the bookshelf with fellow fans of true crime, mysteries, and thrillers. Each month may feature a group read, a true crime discussion, amateur sleuthing, or an interactive mystery activity.