Teens and ‘Tweens, Challenge Your Creativity August 4, 6:30 at The Library 6:30 PM: Didgeridoo Down Under – Not to be Missed! G’day from down under! On Thursday, August 4, at 6:30 p.m., the Lenox Library will feature the Australian sound of Didgeridoo Down Under, with music, puppetry, and character building family entertainment, outside in the [...]
The Lenox Library will magically transform itself into Hogwarts on the evening of Thursday, July 14th, just prior to the release of part two of the final Harry Potter film. Our local Quidditch team will give a brief demonstration of the sport, snowy owls will be present to greet visitors, an original shadow puppet play [...]
Welcome back to summer at the library! Youth Librarian Debby Cuthbert has put together a roster of summer activities to the theme of “One World, Many Stories” that is sure to make for a memorable summer. Our Summer Reading Program officially kicks off on Thursday, June 23 at 11:00 a.m. with magician Peter Boie, the “Magician for Non-Believers.” Peter [...]
FOR OUR COMMUNITY MEMBERS AGE 8 AND UP: Do you love origami? Would you like to learn some fantastic folding techniques AND help us finish our paper crane project for Japan? Come learn basic and more in-depth folding techniques with our teen origami experts on Saturday, May 28th at 1:30 p.m. Then stay and help [...]
VACATION WEEK FAMILY EVENT! Fun with Science – FOSSILS AND DINOSAURS On Wednesday, April 20th at 11:00 a.m., intrepid fossil hunter, Paulette Morin, will introduce children, ages 4 to 12, to the wonders of our prehistoric past and dinosaurs. Families will learn what wonders lurk beneath the soil and in the rock ledges of our [...]
The youth department is excited to announce new non-fiction series for beginning readers, which will spark their interest in the world around them and the way it works. These fascinating series can easily lead to a favorite new hobby as well as awaken a scientific, artistic or historical interest that may linger well into later [...]
Fourth Annual Lego Build-a-thon with a Zipline Twist! The Lenox Library Association Youth Department is holding its fourth annual LEGO Build-a-Thon on Saturday, March 19 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Junior engineers, ages 5 to 14, may register at the youth desk or by calling 637-0197 ext. 105. All participants must bring their own Legos. [...]
The Lenox Library invites children ages 4 and up to listen to Denise Brunkus, illustrator of the Junie B. series, read Chocolatina and demonstrate the art of illustrating for children. Families will also create a simple chocolate craft and share a favorite chocolate recipe! Each family should bring their favorite chocolate dessert along with 10 [...]
We have added 34 new Wii games to our collection!!!! Here is a list of the games and they will be availabe for check out soon! (Loan period: 1 week) Disney Epic Mickey Disney Guilty Party Disney Princess Enchanted Journey Donkey Kong Country Harry Potter and the Half Blood prince Just Dance 2 Kirby’s Epic [...]
Tuesday, December 28th, 11am Multicultural, humorous & heartwarming holiday stories told by award-winning author and storyteller Mark Binder. This will be a show that is guaranteed to bring holiday smiles to young and old. Not to be missed! Great for all ages. “…a gift for humor – both broad and subtle – Binder captivates.” – [...]