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Gentle Yoga (ages 18+)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Hirsch Community Rooms
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Gentle Yoga

Join us for an hour of gentle yoga. Please bring your own yoga mat or bath towel, as well as a yoga block for your practice. Space is limited and registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Cultured Donuts: Mucha (ages 12-18)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Youth Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Learn about art history, practice your painting skills, and enjoy a donut! Come back every month this year to learn about a new artist...and eat a new donut!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Teens Only

Parents, please plan to drop your teen off to enjoy this event with their peers.

Telling Your Story (ages 18+)

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Oscar Christian Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Class / Workshop, Forum / Speaker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Do you have a collection of family journals and memorabilia, but don't know what to do with it? Do you wish you had a record of your family's stories?

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Toddler Time (ages 1-2)

11:00am - 11:30am
Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

Toddler Time

This interactive storytime introduces toddlers to books, reading, and language through stories, songs, and activities. Learn fun ways to build the early literacy skills children need to learn to read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Youth Book Club (ages 9-11)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth, Tweens
Youth Program Room
Cancelled
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

We have a book club for kids! Join your peers to discuss what you’ve been reading and enjoy a small snack!

Ask a Youth Services librarian what we’re reading this month.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Sensory Craft: D.I.Y. Faux Snow (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Sensory Craft Time

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

Event Details:

This month we are celebrating the cooler weather by making faux snow! Participants will mix baking soda, shaving cream, and glitter to make fake snow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Crafternoon: Plastic Canvas Retro Home Ornament (ages 18+)

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us to make a festive ornament just in time for the holidays! Participants will make an ornament out of plastic canvas and yarn in the shape of a small retro-style house. Registration is required.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Sensory Craft: D.I.Y. Faux Snow (ages 18+)

12:00pm - 1:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Geraldine Fitzgerald Hirsch Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2

Sensory Craft Time

Our sensory craft times specialize in making crafts accessible and available to adults with mental disabilities. All are welcome to join, however, this session has been structured for adults with mental, behavioral, or physical disabilities. Two sessions are offered each month; please register for only one session.

Event Details:

This month we are celebrating the cooler weather by making faux snow! Participants will mix baking soda, shaving cream, and glitter to make fake snow.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Library Legends Adult TTRPG: Trials of the Toymakers (ages 18+)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us for role-playing adventure in Dungeons and Dragons and beyond! We will have short campaigns telling a complete story arc, with new sessions beginning every four weeks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Let’s Talk Teen Books: Books Around the World

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens
Facebook
Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Go on a reading vacation this winter with these books set in different countries!

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Machine Knitting with Rebecca (ages 18+)

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Praxair Program Room
Registration
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Praxair Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Discover the art of machine knitting with local knitter Rebecca Goff! Join us for a fun workshop where Rebecca will teach you everything you need to know to machine knit a hat.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Family Escape Room: Space School (ages 6+)

All Day
Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Youth Program Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Youth Program Room
Age Group: Youth, Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games & Activities
Event Details:

Solve puzzles to help us discover a new planet! This escape room is recommended for groups of 4-8 people.

Available by appointment; click the button below to view available time slots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas Eve.

Let's Talk Graphic Novels: 2024’s Most Popular

7:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth, Tweens, Teens
Facebook
Virtual Event
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Youth, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Virtual Program
Event Details:

Graphic novels aid in reading comprehension through strong vocabulary and exciting plots, they are visually engaging with detailed illustrations, and most importantly: readers love them!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Christmas.

Library Closed

5:00pm - 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closing at 5:00 PM for New Year's Eve.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for New Year's Day.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
CGPL
Description:

The library is closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00am - 8:00am
Adults
Penzel Conference Room
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Penzel Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Board Meeting

Board & Committee Meetings

View agenda here.

AARP Tax Assistance

9:00am - 4:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Hirsch Community Rooms
Library Branch: CGPL
Room: Hirsch Community Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Tax Assistance
Event Details:

AARP Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax preparation assistance. Please bring all necessary documents with you (ex.