Parenting and Paperbacks

Want to chat with other parents about the parenting book you just read? Are you looking for a place to discuss the joys and difficulties of raising kids? Join us for Parenting and Paperbacks!

We will be talking about a specific topic, and you are invited to read a book (or two) and come ready to add to the conversation. If you don’t have the opportunity to read a book, come for the discussion anyway!

For this meeting, we’ll be talking about screentime. Books on this topic include Behind Their Screens: What Teens Are FacingThe Screentime SolutionTech GenerationTechnology TouchpointsThe Opt-Out FamilyGrowing up in PublicScreenwise: Helping Kids Grow and Thrive in their Digital WorldThe Mediatrician’s GuidePreschool CluesThe Anxious Generation; and How to Raise a Healthy Gamer.

We welcome kids to come along with their grownups. We’ll lay out some toys, but you are responsible for your child while in the library.

This event will be on November 15th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am!

Audience: Kids, Babies & Toddlers, Family
Type: Book Club

Halloween Costume Storytime

Join us for a special Halloween Storytime with fun stories, activities, and a craft! Costumes are encouraged. Ages 3-6. This event will be on Friday, October 25th from 11 am to 11:30 am!

Audience: Kids, Babies & Toddlers
Type: Storytime

Blackout Poetry

Tear a page from a book, redact some words, and make a new poem from existing text!

This is called blackout poetry. Want to make your own? Stop by to get creative with us! This event will be on Tuesday, October 15th from 3 pm to 4 pm.

Please register using the link below!

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Audience: Young Adult, Teens, Tweens
Type: Arts & Crafts

Storytime in Motion

Do you feel sad sometimes? That’s only human!

Join us for our next Storytime in Motion, where we’ll move our bodies and explore our feelings! Please bring your own towel or yoga mat.

Best for ages 3-6, but all children are welcome. This event is on Friday, October 11th from 11 am to 11:30 am!

Please register using the event below.

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Audience: Kids, Babies & Toddlers
Type: Storytime

Riverton Anime Club

A casual watch party for fans of anime. We welcome you to bring any games to play or fan art you’ve created to share with the group.

This club is intended for teens ages 11-18. This Anime Club will be on October 7th from 5:30 to 8 pm!

Please register using the link below!

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Audience: Teens
Type: Club, Film & TV