Ready to get involved with a book long-term? Join us as we tackle 500+ pagers together, in real life-compatible installments of a couple hundred pages at a time. We are currently reading The Luminaries by Eleanor Catton. This month we will be discussing pages 1-256. Stop by Riverton Library for a copy of the book while supplies last.
This program is hosted by BCLS Library Staff on June 17th from 6:30 to 7:30 pm.
Summer is on its way, and it’s a great time to be outside! Drop by and join us on the Riverton Library lawn for fun, games, and art projects.
Best for ages 6-9 but all children are welcome.
This program is presented by library staff on June 17th from 3 to 4:30 pm!
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 raising kids with family values, beliefs, and ethics. Books on this topic include Raising Good Humans; The 5 Principles of Parenting; Family Values: Reset Trust, Boundaries and Communication with Your Child; The Me, Me, Me Epidemic; Mamaleh Knows Best; Strong and Kind; The Religions Book; Talk with Your Kids: 109 Conversations about Ethics and Things that Really Matter; How to Be Perfect: The Correct Answer to Every Moral Question; Beyond: How Humankind Thinks about Heaven; Hope for Cynics; A Faith Like Mine; Raising Freethinkers; A Kids Book about God; Fourteen Talks by Age Fourteen; How to Raise an Antiracist; What Do You Believe?
This program is presented by library staff on Friday, June 13th from 10:30 am to 11:30 am.
| Join us this spring as we celebrate The Bard with movies you might (or might not have!) known were Shakespeare adaptations.
This week’s selection is Get Over It (2001) – In this teen comedy, a high school senior desperately tries to win back his ex-girlfriend by joining the school play she and her new boyfriend are performing in, against the advice of friends. Rated PG-13. This movie is based on A Midsummer Night’s Dream. If you’d like to read the play before watching, stop by Riverton Library to check out a copy. If not, just drop in to enjoy the movie. This program is presented by library staff on June 10th from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm. |
Join us for fun stories, activities, and a craft! We focus on building early literacy skills such as recognition of the alphabet and written language, as well as oral language skills through rhymes or songs. Caregivers are encouraged to participate in the fun! Preschool Story Time is also a great place to socialize with other families and meet new friends.
This event will take place on Friday, May 30th from 11 to 11:30 am!