Alert!

March 12, 2025: Click here to read an important letter from the Library Director.

We are experiencing network disruptions affecting our catalog and Internet. Our Technology Team is actively working to resolve the issue. Check back for updates; we appreciate your patience!

  • WiFi is available at all locations.
  • Books can still be checked out with an FBCL library card
  • eBooks ARE AVAILABLE on OverDrive/Libby and hoopla; click here for instructions.
  • Overdue fines are waived until the network issue has been resolved
  • Most online resources are now available
  • Not available: Catalog & access to your account, Wall Street Journal, LinkedIn Learning, Hotspots & Launchpads

Virtual: After-School Break - Acrylic Paintings: Fireworks

All Day
Elementary
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a fun activity where we use toilet paper rolls, paint, and a paper plate to create a firework painting. This program is made possible by the Friends of the First Colony Branch Library.

Virtual: Making Magnetic Slime

All Day
Young Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come and discover how to use iron filings, magnets, and common household ingredients to make an awesome slime that seems alive!

This program is a pre-recorded video.

Virtual: Microsoft Word Skills

All Day
Adult
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Computer Classes
Description:

Microsoft Word Skills is a video series covering a variety of skills, tips, and tricks when using Microsoft Word.  Microsoft Word is a Microsoft Office word processing program that allows the user to create documents, flyers, and more.

Live: Spanish Conversation Circle

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Bilingual - ESL
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Spanish learners of all levels get an opportunity to practice both their speaking and listening skills.

This program will be presented via WebEx. Register online, and a link for the meeting will be emailed to you.

Live: Sienna Book Club

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

This month, we will be discussing The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. This title is available on Overdrive, Audio, and in print.

Live: University Branch Book Club: To Kill a Mockingbird

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Required
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Virtual Programs
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Description:

Join us for a lively discussion of To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee.  Registrants will receive a WebEx meeting link on the morning of the meeting date.

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