Library Calendar of Events

We have special programs and events each month at the Library. Our monthly calendars help keep you informed (links in blue buttons to download). Check our new calendar each month OR check out our Library Facebook Page.

Programs occur Monday-Thursday, and on Saturdays.
The Library is closed on Fridays & Sundays.

For more information, many of our special Library Events and Library Programs are described further below:

AUGUST 2025 (revised)

2025 Summer Comic Strip Contest! DATES EXTENDED

Enter your comic strip for a chance to win. For all ages! All entries will be displayed to the public for Reader's Choice Voting. Contest sponsors will judge all entries and select winners from each age group. Stop by the library to pick up an entry form or download it here!!

Entries Due: AUGUST 9TH

Reader's Choice Voting: AUGUST 11TH - 23RD

Winners Announced: WEEK OF AUGUST 25TH

The comic strip contest is from august 9th - 23rd. Entries are due on august 9th..

Ongoing Reading Challenges

1,000 Books Before Kindergarten

For ages 0-5

It's never too early to start reading! Register your baby or toddler for the 1,000 Books Challenge on ReadSquared. This program is designed to help children read 1,000 books before they enter Kindergarten and encourage life-long reading habits. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

100 Books Before Graduation

For ages 13-18

This reading challenge for teens is to encourage students ages 13 to 18 to read 100 books before they graduate from high school! Log your reading on ReadSquared to complete this challenge. Once you've earned enough points, you'll receive a completion certificate you can print and share!

You can Sign Up by using the QR code to the right on the attached flyer, or through the following link: https://samtwilsonlibrary.readsquared.com/Register.aspx. As always, ask one of our friendly librarians if you need help signing up.

sign up for our reading challenges on readsquared.

Children's Programs

Preschool Storytime

10:30 am on Tuesdays.

LA HORA DE CUENTOS

Every Tuesday we enjoy stories, songs, counting, dancing, and a great way for parent interaction with your little one.

The program is designed to build early language & literacy foundations in toddlers and pre-school children ages 5 and under.

We also sneak in lots of early literacy and social skill building. See more for English here. and Spanish here.

storytime is every tuesday at 10:30. It is at the library unless otherwise stated.

Books & Barks

4th Saturdays from 10:30-12

Registration is required.

Do you have a reluctant reader? Reading aloud to a therapy dog can boost confidence and they're the best audience! Sign up for one-on-one reading time with a library pup.

Registration is required.

For ages 5 and under.

Books and Barks is every fourth Saturday. Sign up at the library.

Builder's Club

Every Thursday at 4:00

Come build with us! Test your LEGO skills and build with friends. Every Thursday before STEM, we will play building games, do challenges, or free build!

Children under 5 must be supervised.

No registration required.

Builder's Club is a LEGO program for kids. On Thursdays at 4:00pm at the library.

Craft Kit Saturdays

2nd Saturdays (all day)

Come pick up a Take and Make Craft Kit! Each month we put out two seasonal crafts you can take home for creative fun!

No registration required.

craft kit saturdays are every 2nd saturday.

S.T.E.M. Thursdays

STEM 4:30 pm - on Thursdays

Your local library is the place that offers exploration and discovery: S.T.E.M.

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math - with projects chosen to engage children. (ages 5+)

Free to all explorers recommended ages 5+. No registration required.

STEM schedule for November, meeting every Thursday at 4:30pm at the Library

Now Weekly!

Homeschool Hangout

1st Wednesdays: Lunch Bunch Book Club

2nd Wednesdays: Young Writer's Group

3rd Wednesdays: Community Garden (until September)

4th Wednesdays: Crafternoons

Are you a new homeschool parent? Are you looking to make connections to other homeschool groups? Do you want a place the kids can play and learn?

Join us to make connections with other homeschool families! We will meet every Wednesday. Check our calendar for details.

homeschool hangout is every wednesday. check the calendar on details for times.

The garden party is on August 20th at 10:30/ At the library.

Tween/Teen Programs

Dungeons and Dragons Club

4th Saturdays at 3:00

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons Club! The library will host a space for adventurers to play. For tweens, teens & adults.

No registration required.

Dungeons and Dragons club will meet every 4th Saturday at 3:00 pm. For tweens, teens, and adults.

Adult Programs

Book Club for Adults

The last Wednesday of every month at 1:30.

August's Book: The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters


No registration required

This book chat is for all adult ages to share about our current book selection, what you're currently reading, or what you've read.

We encourage sharing all reviews and suggestions for other members of the group. Great way to reconnect, meet people, make new friends, and add great book ideas to your reading list.

Adult Book Club is the last Wednesday of every month at 1:30.

CPR Training Class

Saturday, September 13th from 10:00-2:00 (at the safe room)

Limited spots. Registration is required.

Join our upcoming First Aid & CPR training session and gain life-saving skills that can make a real difference! Participants will come away with life-saving skills and a CPR certification. Training includes: CPR, Choking Relief, AED usage, and certification cards ($16).

the cpr class is on september 13th from 10:00-2:00. limited spots. registration is required.

Programs for ALL AGES

New: Family Fun Saturdays!

Join us on Saturdays for family fun for all ages!

1st Saturdays: Family Art @ 11:00

This month: Paint a Friend

2nd Saturdays: Family Trivia @ 11:00

This month: Back to School Trivia

3rd Saturdays: Family Bingo & Movie

Bingo at 2:00; This month’s movie: Wild Robot at 3:00

family fun saturdays are the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd saturdays of each month. checl the calendar for details.

Chess Club

Mondays from 5:00-6:30

August 25th: Chess Club 5 Year Anniversary Celebration! 5:00-6:30

the chess club 5 year celebration is on august 25th at 5:00.

Chess Club is on Mondays from 5:00-6:30. For all ages.

Library Friends of Arlington

Non-Resident Library Card Sponsorship for Seniors

- Want to join a great library?
- Age 50 or older?
- Live outside the Arlington town limits?

That's the only qualifications needed for this great sponsorship by the Library Friends of Arlington.

See Staff for more information. Offer only available for non-residents & while cards last.

LFA Senior NR Card Sponsor

Check out these great Read With Me Storytimes, and other videos on the Storytime Page.

You can also see more on our Library Facebook Page.

 Read With Me Storytime with Friends

Bedtime Storytime