Jun
6
9:00 AM09:00
Jun
9
11:00 AM11:00
Make your own Art Supplies at the Library Series! CHARCOAL
For three Tuesdays in June join us at the library to MAKE YOUR OWN ART SUPPLIES! First off we make charcoal in our new SOLO stove. There maaaayyy be some hot dogs and marshmallow too. ALL AGES!
Jun
16
11:00 AM11:00
Make your own ART supplies at the library! ROCK PAINT
Make paint pigment from rocks! This is ALL AGES!
Jun
16
1:00 PM13:00
Middle Grade Book Club #1
Come join in for the first of 3 book club meetings this summer for middle grade readers! We will start with “Rebellion 1776” by Laurie Halse Anderson. Copies are behind the desk for the keeping or you can try your luck on Libby!
Jun
19
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
20
10:00 AM10:00
Summer Reading Kickoff!
Explore and identify rocks together while we set up our community rock tumbler for a long, slow polish. Participants of all ages can drop in, learn the basics, and even bring their own rocks to add to the tumbler. All stones will be mixed and won’t be finished until July 11th, so you may not get your exact rocks back—but you’ll definitely leave with something shiny.
Jun
21
2:00 PM14:00
MAKE MUSIC DAY ON THE PORCH
Come celebrate the summer solstice with free live music on the library porch! International Music Day takes place in over 1,000 cities and 120 countries around the world. Local musicians performing will include Rudy Rudell, Adam Smith, Dan Roda, Anna Mary Zigmann, Nan Frost, John Mahan, Linda Clark and your host Neil FitzGerald. Bring a chair or a blanket and enjoy some tunes! In case of rain concert will be indoors.
Our new SOLO stove grill be working- bring an item to grill or eat what we have!
Jun
23
11:00 AM11:00
Make your own ART SUPPLIES at the library~ PAINT BRUSHES
There are many ways to make brushes lets try a few and get painty! ALL AGES
Jun
25
6:00 PM18:00
Summer Reading Event Happy Little Dinos
Learn and play Happy Little Dinosaurs an all‑ages Board Game where players can jump in or out anytime. Each round is quick, lighthearted, and perfect for both new and returning players. Prizes will be awarded for the most wins and for the best sportsmanship at the end of the session.
Jul
2
4:00 PM16:00
Summer Reading Program GEODE CRACKIN'
Come crack open your own geode, check on the rock tumbler and read books about paleontologists!
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00
Rockhounding
Come on a library field trip to find some magical rocks- this will be led by a local specialist! (TBA)
Jul
18
10:00 AM10:00
Summer Reading Program Fossil Dig
DIG for real fossils at the library! What will we find? We don’t know!
Jul
28
1:00 PM13:00
Middle Grade Book Club #2
Join us for the second meeting of our summer time book club! This go around we will be discussing the graphic novel “One Crazy Summer” by Rita Williams-Garcia (Author), Sharee Miller (Illustrator)
Kids will have the chance to get creative, discuss some big topics and be together!
Aug
1
10:00 AM10:00
Summer Reading Program "Scavenger Hunt"
It will be a wild goose chase at the library during our annual scavenger hunt! Come join in on the fun, win some prizes, and have a few laughs!
Aug
15
4:00 PM16:00
Summer Reading Program GOLD PANNING with Kirby
Come pan for gold with our gold panning kits with real gold expert “Kirby”!
Aug
18
1:00 PM13:00
Middle Grade Book Club #3
Book TBD check back later this summer to find out our final installment!
Aug
27
4:00 PM16:00
SUMMER READING GRAND FINALE AND POT LUCK
Come share a meal, use our epic grill, honor our summer readers, sit in the golden chair, and WIN PRIZES!
Feb
27
6:00 PM18:00
Tico Wolff
Come join for an evening of discussion about the Gay Brother’s Dam and the importance of it to our town!
Feb
21
2:00 PM14:00
Jan
18
2:00 PM14:00
The Violin Family Plays
Cellist Melissa Perley, author of two children’s books about the violin family, is a performer, teacher and Children’s Literacy Foundation presenter.
Jan
15
7:00 PM19:00
ADHD SUPPORT GROUP
Come find support within a group - all are welcome. No diagnosis needed.
Dec
12
6:00 PM18:00
Annual Community Concert
Come to the third annual community concert! Musicians of all types are invited to sign up for a slot to play a song or two! We will provide refreshments. BYOB- New this year will be a really fun silent auction to benefit the library!
Oct
24
4:00 PM16:00
Decorate A Hula-Hoop
Come tape up a hula hoop and learn some tricks! This event is for teenager and adults only! All participants will get to take home their hoop ~ Please RSVP October 20th ~ so we have enough supplies
Oct
19
2:00 PM14:00
Pam Steiner Collective Trauma Discussion
Come listen and discuss local author Pam Steiner’s relevant book
Oct
17
5:00 PM17:00
Community Collage Day!
All ages are encouraged to attend this AMAZING event with local artist Heather!
Oct
4
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
4
5:00 PM17:00
Oct
4
11:00 AM11:00
DIY Hobby Horse
Come decorate, name, and ride your very own hobby horse with Whitney!
8 years old and up
10 slots available so sign up soon to reserve your spot!
Sep
26
6:00 PM18:00
Shelf Love
Come discuss your favorite Fair Reads!
Mark your calendar for the next Shelf Love at the Tunbridge Public Library on Friday, September 26 at 6pm.
Pick-Your-Own Fair Reads: Fiction or nonfiction; books about fairs, carnivals, festivals, circuses... you name it!
Here's an early announcement for our next group pick since it is coming up fast on the first Friday in October:
October 3: Historic Haunts - The Winter People by Jennifer McMahon. We'll let you know when copies are available at the library.
In the meantime, see you at the Fair!
Sep
25
10:30 PM22:30
Sep
18
10:30 PM22:30
Sep
18
6:00 PM18:00
Sep
9
8:30 PM20:30
Orange County Parent Child Center OUTREACH DAY
Tunbridge Library will be traveling to OCPCC for a morning of story time fun!
Sep
5
4:00 PM16:00
Adult Craft Night- DIY Book Challenge Chart
Come create a unique book chart in the company of others while setting a school year reading challenge for yourself!
BYOB
Sep
4
10:30 PM22:30
Sep
2
5:00 PM17:00
Knitting Wellness
Come gather your sheep for this special knitting event! The sheep are going to the fair!
All levels and abilities are welcome at this knitting group!
Jul
10
5:00 PM17:00
Flower Finger Painting Mural Night!
Get ready to make a mess (and a masterpiece!)
Join us on July 10th from 5-7pm for a splash of color and creativity as we dive into finger painting fun! We are bringing three giant flower murals to life for the Summer Art Show, and we need your hands- literally!
Tip: Wear clothes you don’t mind getting a little artsy- paint will fly, and that’s half the fun!
Jul
8
7:00 PM19:00
Jun
21
5:00 PM17:00
Community Art Show
Bring your artwork- big or small- to the library the summer and share your creativity with the community! The exhibit will grow throughout the season, highlighting local talent. Enjoy food, drinks, and an inspiring display of artistry.
Jun
13
6:00 PM18:00
Jun
9
5:00 PM17:00
Fort Night!
What happens when trio of women who love to spread the joy of literacy come together and write a grant to The Children’s Literacy Foundation? You get an awesome event like FORT NIGHT! This is the final installment of three different CLiF sponsorships that we have come up with to help kids and families become life long readers.
TONIGHT! 5-7pm. If you KNOW you are coming let us know for a pizza count!
Come build forts & read by flashlight in them! This sweet family event is open to all who like to build, read and eat pizza! Free books, flyers on summer reading, and information from our amazing reading interventionist!
Apr
18
4:30 PM16:30
Teen/Tween Night Magic Draft
Join Russell for a Magic the Gathering Draft! RSVP to reserve a space
Apr
15
10:00 PM22:00
Libraries Transforming Communities Open House
Take a tour of the new spaces, collections and programs created by the American Library Association’s Libraries Transforming Communities Grant. There will for muffins, coffee and tea available.
Apr
6
2:00 PM14:00
Apr
3
6:00 PM18:00
ADHD Educational Series Part 6
Come join Meg Hopkins of “Same, Same, Different Brain” lead the group through tips and tricks on managing ADHD. No diagnosis necessary!
Feb
14
6:00 PM18:00
Shelf Love
February 14 at 6pm!
Copies of the book are available behind the library desk!
Feb
9
4:00 PM16:00
Teen Yoga Series
Preteens and teens, join Lauren for an hour of stretching, journaling, breathing and meditation to recharge and reset before the week.
Feb 8
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April 13