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Fall 2024
through December 14 See our events calendar for dates and times. Sometimes, events change due to circumstances out of our control. Changes made to this page will be marked in green. Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 AM for children 0-5 and their caregivers Sing, talk, read, write, and play with our Youth Services team! With stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest friends, followed by a craft. Ends 12/9. Music + Movement Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 AM for children 0-5 and their caregivers Move and dance to the music! This active time with bubbles and favorite songs is followed by free play. Now with two sessions for your convenience! Ends 12/12. Free Play Wednesday Wednesdays at 3:30 PM for school-age kids Join us every Wednesday after school for LEGO, playdough, games, and puzzles—something different every week. Just play or try a challenge! No event 11/27. Ends 12/11. Storyline Available any time — call 608-328-7024. For kids and families. With a new story every two weeks! Kid Kits Monthly School-age kids can make fun projects with these take-home kits. Pick up at the Children’s Desk. New Year's Eve Cheese Drop Kit Details TBA Teen Drop-in Fridays from 2-4:00 PM December 6 - Cookie Decorating for teens in grades 6-12 Stop by the Teen Area for social times with friends, plus games, puzzles, and contests—something different every time. Come by anytime during the event. |
Family Puzzle Night
Monday, December 2 from 6-7:30 PM All are welcome We’ll have several types of puzzles for you to try. Then, at 6:30, we’ll start a puzzle contest! Come as a team, or we can match you up with a team. Coffee & Chat Senior Book Club
2nd Mondays at 10:00 & 3rd Wednesdays at 2:00 PM at Behring Senior Center Library Lunchtime Book Club 2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 PaperCraft Take and Make Projects
Monthly Get crafty anytime with these project kits for adults. Pick up at the Checkout Desk. |
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Winter & Spring 2024
January 6 - May 16 See our events calendar for dates and times. Sometimes, events change due to circumstances out of our control. Changes made to this page will be marked in green. Storytime
Mondays at 10:00 am for children 0-5 and their caregivers Sing, talk, read, write, and play with our Youth Services team! With stories, songs, and rhymes for our youngest friends, followed by a craft. Music + Movement Wednesdays and Thursdays at 10:00 am for children 0-5 and their caregivers Move and dance to the music! This active time with bubbles and favorite songs is followed by free play. Now with two sessions for your convenience! Free Play Tuesday (New Day!) Tuesdays at 3:30 pm for school-age kids Join us every Tuesday after school for LEGO, playdough, games, and puzzles—something different every week. Try a challenge or just free play! Storyline Available any time — call 608-328-7024. For kids and families. With a new story every two weeks! Kid Kits Monthly School-age kids can make fun projects with these take-home kits. Pick up at the Children’s Desk. Teen Drop-in
Fridays from 2-4:00 pm January 10, January 31, February 14, February 28, March 14, April 18, May 9 for teens in grades 6-12 Stop by the Teen Area for social times with friends, plus games, puzzles, and contests—something different every time. Come by anytime during the event. Spring Break Teen Drop-in March 24-28 from 3-5:30 pm Each day we’ll be offering a new game to try in the teen area. Come and play with us! Teen Late Night - High School Fridays from 6:30-9:00 pm (New time!) January 17 & March 21 for teens in grades 9-12 Teen Late Night - Middle School Fridays from 6:30-9:00 pm (New time!) February 21 & April 25 for teens in grades 6-8 Our teen late nights have changed, with separate events planned for middle schoolers and high schoolers. Join us for food, fun and friends after hours. Sign up & permission slips are required. Family Yoga
Thursday, January 16 from 6-7:00 pm For kids K-5 with a grownup Stretch your yoga skills and reach new heights in this family-friendly class with Cathy Hauck of The Infinity Studio. Neon Night Thursday, February 13 from 5-7:00 pm For families Let’s light up a dark night with glowing games and neon fun! Wear white or neon colors and be ready to glow as we play games and make cool phosphorescent crafts. Swiftie Spring Fling Monday, March 31 from 5-7:00 pm All are welcome—adults without kids, too! Swifties Unite! We are celebrating everything we love about being a Taylor Swift fan. Be ready to shake it off as we sing, dance and craft—all in one night! May events will be announced! |
Senior Social Hour (New!)
1st Thursdays from 10-11:00 am for seniors Join us in the first floor conference room for coffee and conversation. Adult Late Night - Analog Games Friday, January 10 from 6-8:00 pm for adults only After-hours fun for adults! We’ll have board games and card games of all kinds available. The group will choose the game! Climate Realities Tuesday, January 21 from 5-6:30 pm All are welcome Jeff Steuer, Scientist Emeritus, U.S. Geological Survey, will cover the science of climate change, how it impacts communities around the world, and share some possible solutions, with time for Q&A. One Hour Sushi Thursday, February 6 from 6-7:30 pm for adults Learn to make fresh sushi with locally available ingredients. You’ll learn how to make three kinds of sushi (and techniques to make a million more). Hat Knitting Class Saturday, February 15 from 1-3:00 pm For adults & teens Join Jocelyn of Orange Kitten Yarns for a cozy knitting lesson to create a hat to keep or donate! Beginners are welcome. Sign up in advance starting January 6. Adult Late Night - Virtual Games Friday, March 7 from 6-8:00 pm for adults only After-hours fun for adults! We’ll have video games and VR headsets available. Let’s play! Bad Art Night Tuesday, March 25 from 5-7:00 pm for adults only Create something bad on purpose at our hands-on, fun and funny event. Euchre Night Thursday, April 10 from 4-6:00 pm for adults and teens Let’s play euchre! Whether you’re new to the game or an experienced player, we’ll cut the cards and have fun. Friend Speed Dating Thursday, April 17 from 5-7:00 pm For adults only Let’s make friends! Rotate seats to meet a bunch of new people, enjoy conversation, and get connected by us after the event. May events will be announced! Coffee & Chat Senior Book Club
2nd Mondays at 10:00 am & 3rd Wednesdays at 2:00 pm at Behring Senior Center Library Lunchtime Book Club 2nd Wednesdays at 11:00 am Pork & Beans Book Club 2nd Fridays at 4:00 pm PaperCraft Take and Make Projects Monthly Get crafty anytime with these project kits for adults. Pick up at the Checkout Desk. Smartphone & Computer Basics For adults Have a smartphone or tablet that’s new to you? Want to use a computer? We’re starting with the basics—no experience is needed. Space is limited; sign up for one session in advance starting January 6. Tuesday, January 14 at 11:00 am Friday, February 7 at 1:00 pm Tuesday, March 4 at 11:00 am Tuesday, April 8 at 3:00 pm Tuesday, May 6 at 10:00 am |