Pick up a mini 3x3” canvas beginning June 2 and create your own masterpiece! Be as creative as you like using whatever materials you have. If you use your canvas as a base for a 3D art piece, it may not be taller than 3” high. Return your completed artwork to the library by 3…
This Summer, parents and guardians of budding storytellers ages 8-12 are invited to enter the Katherine Applegate Color Our World Writing Contest. Entries are open from June 1 to July 31.Writing PromptYour writing can change and color our world! Write a short story between 1,000 and 1,500 words about a character who takes an action…
Read “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and join us for chapter discussions, science and writing connections, and art projects throughout the summer! Books will be available for checkout at Brookville Public Library starting June 2.Session 1 (chapters 1-26) - June 25, 10 amSession 2 (chapters 27-49) - July 10, 5 pmSession 3 (chapters 50-64)…
Join us at the library for a fun and creative art session where we’ll explore abstract flower painting using an unexpected tool—plastic bags! Kids and adults alike can experiment with texture, color, and shape while stamping their way to beautiful, one-of-a-kind floral masterpieces. RSVP by calling either library. June 2 at Brookville Library at 4:30…
Join us at the library for a fun and creative art session where we’ll explore abstract flower painting using an unexpected tool—plastic bags! Kids and adults alike can experiment with texture, color, and shape while stamping their way to beautiful, one-of-a-kind floral masterpieces. RSVP by calling either library. June 2 at Brookville Library at 4:30…
Join us in reading all of the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees. After the last story, children will be given a ballot to vote on their favorite Firefly story for 2025. A snack will also be provided. June 6 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m.
Join us for a fun and creative crafting session where you’ll learn how to turn an old book into a beautiful vase! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step through folding, cutting, and shaping techniques to transform a recycled book into a unique decorative piece. Call either library to RSVP. June 9 at Brookville…
Join us in reading all of the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees. After the last story, children will be given a ballot to vote on their favorite Firefly story for 2025. A snack will also be provided. June 10 at Laurel Library at 10 a.m.
Join us for a fun and creative crafting session where you’ll learn how to turn an old book into a beautiful vase! In this hands-on workshop, we’ll guide you step-by-step through folding, cutting, and shaping techniques to transform a recycled book into a unique decorative piece. Call either library to RSVP. June 9 at Brookville…
Join Hope Larson - the New York Times-bestselling, Eisner award-winning author and illustrator of numerous comics and graphic novels for younger readers - for a fun summer reading-themed Learn to Draw webinar! June 11 at Brookville Library at 2 p.m.
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.
Join us for video and board games! Multiple different gaming systems will be used, as well as a bunch of different board games, on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Laurel Library.
Come join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.
Mark your calendars for the IGA cookout benefiting the Plein Air Paint Out. Tasty sandwiches, drinks, and chips are all on the menu! June 13 from 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. at Brookville IGA.
Unleash your inner artist at our Painted Wine Glass Workshop! Learn simple techniques to design and decorate your custom wine glass using vibrant, glass-safe paints. Call either library to RSVP. June 16 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and June 17 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m.
Join us in reading all of the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees. After the last story, children will be given a ballot to vote on their favorite Firefly story for 2025. A snack will also be provided. June 16 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m.
Unleash your inner artist at our Painted Wine Glass Workshop! Learn simple techniques to design and decorate your custom wine glass using vibrant, glass-safe paints. Call either library to RSVP. June 16 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and June 17 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m.
Come join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.
Join us for video and board games! Multiple different gaming systems will be used, as well as a bunch of different board games, on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Laurel Library.
Join us for Teen Cooking– a fun, hands-on cooking class where you'll discover new recipes, and practice essential kitchen skills. Whether you're a beginner or a budding chef, there's something for everyone! Wednesdays at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m.
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.
Celebrate a summer of color and reading at our Summer Reading Kickoff and Messy Art Day! Sign up for the summer reading program, get a goodie bag and reading log, and enjoy some messy art, including tie-dye, sand art, and more! June 19 at Brookville Library from 12-3 p.m.*Please bring your own white 100% cotton…
Celebrate a summer of color and reading at our Summer Reading Kickoff and Messy Art Day! Sign up for the summer reading program, get a goodie bag and reading log, and enjoy some messy art, including tie-dye, sand art, and more! June 20 at Laurel Library from 12-3 p.m.*Please bring your own white 100% cotton…
Need to patch a hole or sew on a button? Join us for a drop-in session on basic clothing mending. Bring your worn or damaged garments and give them new life! This is a self-guided, hands-on program—tools, materials, and instructional resources will be provided. Library staff and volunteers will be available to offer assistance and…
Join us for some jokes, balloon creations, and a high-energy reading of “The Three Little Pigs” acted out by our very own participants with Pig and Wolf Hats running to Straw, Stick, and Brick houses made on the spot by the balloon guy. Then kids will get to make their own balloon dog and learn…
Create a vibrant watercolor painting of your pet! Bring a photo of your pet, or be ready to email the photo at the beginning of the program. June 24 at…
Read “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and join us for chapter discussions, science and writing connections, and art projects throughout the summer! Books will be available for checkout at…
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and…
Join us for video and board games! Multiple different gaming systems will be used, as well as a bunch of different board games, on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Laurel…
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and…
Create a vibrant watercolor painting of your pet! Bring a photo of your pet, or be ready to email the photo at the beginning of the program. June 24 at…
Bring your little artist and encourage them to be creative by mixing paint colors and using different types of “paint brushes”. June 27 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m.
Personalize a pair of sunglasses with beads! We will be using E6000 glue, so parent supervision is required for the entire program. June 30 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m.
School is starting again soon, and many kids are getting new shoes!Whitewater Valley Retired Teachers and Imagination Library of Franklin County want your used shoes!Donate at Brookville or Laurel Public Libraries during the month of July. Please bring clean, used shoes that are still in good condition. Any kind of shoe with a hard sole,…
Join us for a splash-tastic time at the Library Summer Bash! Water fight! Pie eating contest! Hot dogs! Fun, food, and friendly competition – don’t miss it! July 1 at Laurel Library at noon.
Give this popular 90s craft a try! Learn how to weave pony beads together to make your own small animal keychain. July 2 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m.
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.
Join us for video and board games! Multiple different gaming systems will be used, as well as a bunch of different board games, on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. at Laurel Library.
Join us for an engaging time of learning songs and fun activities to build foundational beginning reading skills. Our focus will be rhyming, word awareness, segmenting sounds in words, and story comprehension. This program is open to 4 & 5- year-olds who will be new Kindergarteners in 2025 or 2026.