Wednesday, July 17 @ 3:00 PM (Recommended for ages 5 & up) Bright Star Touring Theatre presents "One Small Step..." The Real-Life Journey to Outer Space Few events in human history have captured the imagination quite like the journey that humankind took to the moon. This tale marks the history of flight and space travel […]

Zaniac Learning is coming to the Library to present "Robotics: How Fast, How Far?" for those in grades 6-12. Students will program a robot to move forward and then explore variations such as moving different distances at different speeds. Registration is required for this event by calling 828-884-3151 ext. 3 or by stopping by the […]

Wednesday, July 3 @ 3:00 PM (Recommended for all ages) Rock-It to the Library with Steve Blunt! Blast off on a musical journey that’s out of this world! Award-winning children’s musician, Steve Blunt, delivers a little rock ‘n’ roll & lots of fun for the whole family--with warmth, humor & plenty of audience participation.   […]

Monday, July 1 @ 11:00 AM (grades K-2)  AND 1:00 PM (grades 3-5)  Lost In Space: Exploration Hands On! Children's Museum's Science on Wheels comes to the Library to present "Lost in Space: Exploration" this summer. In this action packed one hour class, participants will learn all about space exploration and the tools we use to […]

Theme: Out of This World! Monday, June 24, 2019 6:00 – 7:00 pm Rogow Community Room It’s the 5th Annual LEGOmania Expo at the Library! Register in advance to bring in a creation you’ve built at home with your own LEGO® bricks. This summer, we’re celebrating “A Universe of Stories” and so, our theme is: Out […]

Monday, June 17 @ 11:00 AM (grades K-2)  AND 1:00 PM (grades 3-5)  Coding with Ozobots Hands On! Children's Museum's Science on Wheels comes to the Library to present "Coding with Ozobots" this summer. Explore how robots sense, think, and act as we work with real robots. The code they follow are lines YOU draw with […]

Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times Bestselling author of 32 books, including The Undefeated, illustrated by Kadir Nelson; Swing; Rebound, which was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal; and his Newbery Medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. Some of his other works include Booked; a National Book Award Nominee; The Playbook: 52 Rules […]

Travel to space, Hands-On style! This astronaut training class includes learning about the environment of space, what takes to get there, and how astronauts live once in outer space. Astronauts in training will get a chance to taste test space food, participate in physical activities, launch paper rockets, and learn the components of a space […]

Join us at the Library for an evening of musical fun! Throw out the rules when Billy Jonas hits the stage! It's a musical conversation, a sonic celebration, a splendiferous gathering of old and young, because at a Billy Jonas show, the ensemble is EVERYONE! Billy Jonas is one of those rare performers who can engage and […]

Wednesday, June 27 @ 4:15 PM (Ages 8 & up; teens & adults are invited, too!) Following the Didgeridoo Down Under program will be an Aussie Funk Jam Didgeridoo Workshop. This is a one-of-a-kind musical and cultural experience. The didgeridoo is an Australian Aboriginal instrument with a funky, fresh sound that’s as exotic as its name. […]

Wednesday, June 20 @ 4:30 PM (Ages 8-12) Following the Balloon Lady's performance will be a Balloon Art Workshop. Airheads unite! If you can tie a knot, you can twist latex. Learn basic balloon techniques while having loads of fun!  A one hour, hands-on workshop. Beware! Latex twisting can be habit forming! Registration is required by calling 828-884-3151 ext. […]

Monday, June 18 @ 11:00 AM (grades K-2)  AND 1:00 PM (grades 3-5)  The Science of Sound! Hands On! Children's Museum's Science on Wheels comes to the Library to present "The Science of Sound!" this summer. In this action packed one hour class, participants will learn how sounds are made and heard. Participate in hands-on sound […]