Discover what kind of aquatic life lives in ponds, lakes, and wetlands! You will use your observation skills to identify different bug species, learn about their habitat, and the food chain. Learn more: POND LIFE! AQUATIC DETECTIVES WITH 4-H Thursday, July 6, 2023 1:30pm - 2:30pm

This month's series: "Demon Slayer" Love both anime and manga? Join us in the Hoyt Auditorium to discuss the differences between the manga and the anime! Read the first volume of this month's series, and we'll watch the beginning episodes to discuss what was changed and what was kept the same. Register: ANIME/ GRAPHIC NOVEL […]

Join us at Hoyt Library for summer themed origami art! Local origami artist, Mark DeWolf-Ott will be leading us in making summer themed origami animals and flowers. Ages 8 & up, younger children may need an adult helper. Register: SUMMER ORIGAMI ART Wednesday, July 12, 2023 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Get out of the heat and come join us in the Hoyt Auditorium for an afternoon of popcorn and summer movie fun! Today's movie: Mamma Mia! (2008) starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan. Learn more: SUMMER MOVIE SERIES Friday, July 14, 2023 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Join us for a fun filled afternoon of family board games. All ages are welcome, children younger than 7 will need to bring an adult helper! Learn more: FAMILY BOARD GAMES Wednesday, July 19, 2023 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Tap into your creative side and learn to make your own survival bracelets and key chains out of paracord! Paracord line was originally used with parachutes. Youth will learn different weaving patterns and how to map out measurements to make different sized bracelets. Participants will be able to take home what they make! Registration for […]

Do you know how to crochet, but you just want to make something different? Using the shell stitch, you can make a quick and easy lanyard or keychain in no time! We will provide all of the materials. Stitches used: chain, single, and double crochet. Join us for a morning of fun! Register: LET'S CROCHET […]

In this workshop with 4-H, create beautiful fish prints using paint and replica fish molds! Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese art of fish printing on rice paper, and fisherman would use the prints to record the size and type of their catches. Get creative and design your very own! Registration is required for this program. […]

This month's series: "Death Note" Love both anime and manga? Join us in the Hoyt Auditorium to discuss the differences between the manga and the anime! Read the first volume of this month's series, and we'll watch the beginning episodes to discuss what was changed and what was kept the same. Register: ANIME/ GRAPHIC NOVEL […]

Ever thought to yourself, "Wouldn't it be cool if The Avengers went on a beach day? Or what if Goku ended up in the Mushroom Kingdom?" That's the power of fanfiction! In this workshop, whether it's creating new characters in your favorite fictional world, or putting your favorite characters in new situations, you'll learn how […]

We'd love to have you join us in the Hoyt Children's area for a fun time of stories, jumpy songs, and a craft! What is this month's theme?... You'll have to come and find out! Learn more: STORYTIME Monday, September 18, 2023 10:30am - 11:30am

Improvisation is something done every day. Ever have a conversation with someone? That's improv. Here, we'll take different prompts and scenarios and run with them! Whether you're a cowboy on Mount Everest, or a Barbie girl working a desk job, you'll learn how to think on your feet and act out the most bizarre scenarios. […]