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KIDS
STORYTIME Tuesdays and Wednesdays March 1/2, 8/9, 15/16, 22/23, and 29/30 10:30-11 am All ages welcome
Join us for stories and songs, followed by a simple craft.
HOMEWORK HELPERS AND READ TO A TEEN VOLUNTEER Tuesday and Thursday (except Spring Break) 4:30-6 pm For Elementary School students Registration now required. Click here to register.
Does this school year have you looking for some after school homework help? Library staff, volunteer educators, and high school honor students will be available in the library program room for drop-in homework help.
If your student needs some extra reading practice, we will also have teen volunteers ready to read and listen, too.
READ TO A FURRY FRIEND Saturday, March 5 and 19 Thursday, March 17 2:30-3:30 pm All ages welcome
Practice your skills and gain confidence by reading to local therapy dogs. They are patient listeners!
CARDBOARD AND YARN WEAVING Sunday, March 13 Come and Go 3-5 pm All ages welcome
With just a scrap of cardboard, some yarn, and tape, you can weave something beautiful and unique!
FOUND OBJECTS ART CART: COLLAGES, MOSAICS, AND TORN PAPER DESIGNS Monday, March 14 Come and Go 1-4 pm All ages welcome
Use your imagination and maker skills to see what you can create from the items provided.
EARTH ROCKS: GEOLOGY WITH MARY LOU BRIEGER Tuesday, March 15 1-3 pm Recommended for upper elementary and middle school students
Mary Lou Brieger, a member of the Arlington Gem and Mineral Club, is excited to share information about geology. Bring your favorite rock for show and tell! This program will help fufill Boy Scout badge requirements.
LOOSE PARTS: TOWER AND TRACK BUILDING Wednesday, March 16 Come and Go 1-4 pm All ages
We'll have all sorts of recycled and repurposed items out for a tower and car track building challenge!
ST. PATRICK'S DAY STORYTIME AND CRAFT Thursday, March 17 2-2:30 pm All ages
Wear your green and join us for a story and a craft about St. Patrick's Day.
FOUND OBJECTS ART CART: JUNK DRAWER PUPPETS Friday, March 18 Come and Go 1-4 pm All ages
Use your imagination and maker skills to see what kind of puppets you can create.
TEENS
TEEN ANIME CLUB Tuesday, March 1 and 15 5:30-7 pm in the Teen Zone Ages 13-18
CALLING ALL TEEN ANIME FANS! Do you like anime? Do you like manga? Do you like a variety of snacks from all over the world? Would you like to be a part of a group who feels the same way as you? Join us!
TEEN MAKER CLUB S.T.E.A.M. PROGRAM FOR TEENS Tuesday, March 8 and 22 5:30-7 pm in the Teen Zone Ages 13-18
If you like tech, design, architecture, and engineering, we will be doing it all at Maker Club! March 8: Fabric Marker Design March 22: Learn to Solder
LIBRARY CAFE FOR TWEENS AND TEENS Wednesday, March 16 10:15-11:45 am in the Program Room Ages 13-18
Enjoy hot chocolate and snacks while we color, do puzzles, and play games!
LOOSE PARTS FOR TEENS: STOP MOTION ANIMATION Thursday, March 17 3-4 pm in the Teen Zone Ages 13-18
Use loose parts and found objects to make interesting stop motion animations.
In partnership with the British Emporium, join us for a celebration of Downton Abbey as we joyfully anticipate the release of the second film. Historian Rollin Phipps will present a discussion of the series and films including interesting historical background information. As a special bonus, Sheela Bailey of the British Emporium will provide refreshments and give a short presentation on British tea.
LIFELONG LEARNERS: SPHERO ROBOTS Friday, March 4 10 am and 1 pm Ages 55+
Spheros are rolling robotic spheres controlled with a tablet. We’ll set up some courses, mini bowling pins, and other fun games to play with Spheros. No prior knowledge of robots or coding needed.
KNIT AND CROCHET CIRCLE Every Monday in March 6-8 pm For teens and adults
All levels of ability are welcome. If you have supplies, please bring them, but we will have some for in-class use. Donations of supplies are also welcome.
LIBRARY CAFE FOR ADULTS Every Thursday in March March 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 10:15-11:45 am Ages 18+
All adults are invited to join us on Thursdays for mindful coloring, engaging puzzles, conversation, coffee and snacks!
NAME DROPPERS GENEALOGY GROUP Monday, March 14 10:30 am-12 pm Ages 18+
We will "Remember the Ladies" in a program about researching female ancestors.
BEGINNING GENEALOGY CLASS Saturday, March 19 10:30 am-12:30 pm Ages 18+
Want to learn how to research your family history but don’t know where to start? Plan to attend the Beginning Genealogy program. Attendance limited to 25, and registration begins on March 1.
ENTWINED MINDS BOOK CLUB Monday, March 14 1-3 pm Ages 18+
Come discuss The Boys by Ron and Clint Howard in the Library Board room. The book takes the reader on a journey through the lives of popular child stars who were able to transition to a career in movies and televison with some bumps along the way. Multiple copies are available to check out at the front desk.
EXPRESS YOURSELF WRITERS CLUB Monday, March 14 7-8:30 pm Ages 18+
Have you recently taken up writing as a hobby or have you been writing for years? Would you like a place to share what you've written or are currently writing? Let's meet to share and discuss what's on your paper and on your mind.
BOARD GAME NIGHT Monday, March 21 6:30-8:30 pm Ages 18+
Join us for Game Night in the Library's Local History Room on the third Monday of every month for an evening of fun and games. Come play games with us, then be sure to check out a game to play at home.
ESPORTS ACADEMY
ESPORTS ACADEMY: SPECIFIC VIDEO GAME PRACTICE TIMES
ESPORTS ACADEMY: LEAGUE OF LEGENDS FOR BEGINNERS Saturday, March 5 2-4 pm Ages 13+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: MINECRAFT MOD NIGHT Monday, March 7 5:30-7:30 pm ages 8+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: OVERWATCH FOR BEGINNERS Saturday, March 12 2-4 pm Ages 12+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: FORTNITE CHAMPION SERIES VIEWING PARTY Monday, March 21 5:30-7:30 pm Ages 10+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: HEARTHSTONE BASICS Saturday, March 26 2-4pm Ages 12+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: VALORANT TRAINING NIGHT Monday, March 28 5:30-7:30 pm ages 12+
ESPORTS ACADEMY: SUPER SMASH BROS ULTIMATE TOURNAMENT Sunday, March 27 2:30-5:30 pm Ages 10+ The eSports Academy will be hosting its monthly Super Smash Bros tournament Sunday, March 27. Show off your skills as you compete against other local players for prizes as well as bragging rights.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: FREE PLAY ESPORTS ACADEMY: SPRING BREAK FREE PLAY Tuesday, March 15 5-8 pm Thursday, March 17 3-5 pm Saturday, March 19 2-4 pm Ages 12+ Open play and practice time on the Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles.
ESPORTS ACADEMY: FREE PLAY SUNDAYS Sunday, March 6 2:30-5:30 pm Ages 10+ The Esports Academy gaming PCs and consoles will be open for free play. Bring your friends to try out our vast library.
