New or nervous readers are invited to practice and develop confidence by reading aloud to Waffles, a certified therapy dog, who will be a patient and non-judgmental audience! Waffles will be accompanied by his human handler.  This program is recommended for ages 4 through 11. Registration opens Monday, November 18.

Join us for a talk with Professor, Historian, and Author Kathleen DuVal as she discusses her book, Native Nations: A Millennium in North America - 'An essential American history' (The Wall Street Journal) that places the power of Native nations at its center, telling their story from the rise of ancient cities more than a thousand years ago to fights for sovereignty that continue today.

Join Nicola the Puppeteer and her puppet pals (including the friendly Winter Monster) for seasonal stories about wintertime.

Suggested for ages 4-10.

Join us on Zoom as we explore the history and artistry of these unique and humorous painted statues, and feel free to bring your own to share at the end of the presentation during the Q&A!

Join us for Music Speaks: Blue Sunrise, an educational and evocative mixture of live violin performance and stories about the composers and music, including music from Bach to Blues, Ysaÿe’s famous “sunrise sonata,” and traditional Norwegian Hardanger fiddle music on the modern violin.

The West Branch T(w)een Advisory Board includes reading, book discussions, and other library activities, and is intended for ages 12+.

Our December book is March: Book One by John Lewis, and will be available in the West Branch Children's Room.

Join us for a chat with bestselling author Nicole Tersigni about her most recent book, Cat People To Judge In Art And Life.

Against the backdrop of fine art, Nicole delves into the minds of our feline companions and the people who serve them.

Death Cafés are a group-directed discussion of death with no agenda, objectives or themes, with the objective of increasing awareness of death and helping people make the most of their (finite) lives. This event is free and everyone is welcome.