The Library’s much needed public bathrooms renovation has begun after nearly 3 years planning. View “Before” pictures, see the planned improvements, or follow construction on our Library Project webpage:  https://stevensmemlib.libguides.com/publicbathrooms/home.  This is an opportunity to both modernize and introduce efficiencies. The much needed improvement is made possible through the Town’s Capital Improvement Plan.

Tuesday, February 10 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Homeschool families can join us for a monthly program! Kids and teens will do an activity led by a librarian, and caregivers are encouraged to share homeschooling practices and their experiences together.

Families with homeschool students of all ages are welcome to join us!

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Tuesday, February 10 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Looking for a family book chat for your young reader?

Each month, we will read a picture book together then make a story-themed craft.

This month: “Axolotl and Axolittle” by Jess Hitchman and illustrated by Sarah Rebar.

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

This program is for children PreK – Grade 3.

Tuesday, February 10 @ 6:30—8:00 PM

Valentine’s Day invites us to reflect on love in all its forms—romantic connection, friendship, and the relationship we hold with ourselves. Tarot can serve as a powerful tool to help clarify our  desires, and gently guide us toward the love we wish to invite in.

In this 90-minute workshop, led by Katie Martin of The Wellness Consortium, participants will be guided through a practice to recognize unhelpful patterns they’re ready to release and identify the attributes they want to embody in order to invite in the kind of love they are seeking. From there, the group will work with tarot cards to gain deeper insight into these reflections. Attendees will explore example spreads and learn how to craft meaningful questions that lead to clearer, more supportive tarot insights. Whether you’re an experienced reader or simply curious, this workshop offers a lighthearted space to reflect and gain clarity on your personal path to love—however you define it.

Participants are encouraged to bring their own tarot decks, some tarot decks will be provided. No prior tarot experience is required.

Space is limited, registration required. Register here.

Wednesday, February 11

10:15—11:15 AM Register here

11:30 AM—12:30 PM Register here

Story time for toddlers will include songs, stories, puppets, manipulatives and more to help lay the foundation for early literacy. Time for play/socialization will be available after the program. Siblings are welcome.

Weekly sign-up necessary!

This program is for children 18-36 months.

Thursday, February 12

The library is closed for a staff meeting. We will open to the public from 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM.

Thursday, February 12 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

Is your child just starting to read Chapter Books? Are they working on building reading and comprehension skills? Join us for our Beginning Chapter Book Chat!

This month: Dragon Masters Book 1: “Rise of the Earth Dragon” by Tracey West.

Registration is appreciated! Register here.

Books available at the Children’s Room circulation desk.

This program is for grades K and up.

Friday, February 13 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

Preschoolers can join us on Friday mornings for their very own Story Time! We will use stories, songs, felt boards and more to help your child to develop early literacy and kindergarten readiness skills. Each meeting will conclude with a craft to reinforce additional skills. Siblings are welcome.

Weekly sign-up necessary! Register here.

This program is for children 3-5 years old.

**REGISTRATION UPDATE: Please only register the 3-5 year old child who will be participating in the CRAFT after story time! Younger siblings are absolutely welcome, but do not need to be registered if they are not participating in the CRAFT.**

Friday, February 13 @ 4:00—4:45 PM

In this STEM program, we’ll explore real-life, hands-on solutions to story book problems!

This program is for students in grades 2-5.

Registration is required. Register here.

Do you have a new phone, tablet or other device? Or, one you would like learn more about it? Tech Help is available on Wednesdays from 6pm – 7pm. 

Please register on our online calendar. Meet in the library Reading Room for personalized technology assistance. Bring your device, laptop, tablet, smartphone, etc. and your questions! Continued »

The default lending period in OverDrive/Libby is 14 days. Patrons have the option to select 21 days or 7 days when borrowing!

MVLC library users now have their choice of the MVLC Mobile App iOS version is available to download from the Apple App Store  or the MVLC Mobile App Android version and may be downloaded from the Google Play Store.  Users who have set up the previous mobile app on their devices will need to uninstall the old app and then go to the appropriate store to download the new app.