Plant A Seed, Read

Summer programming begins July 6. Visit our Summer at the Stevens webpage for booklists, events, and more!

Wednesday, July 29 @ 10:30—11:30 AM

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.

Wednesday, July 29 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Join us as we make a unique floral arrangement that you’ll be proud to bring home and display. The arrangement will be very beginner-friendly, and everyone will go home with a lovely bouquet.

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 30 @ 2:00—3:00 PM

It’s time to get creative! We’ll have a new and fun craft each week for you to make and take home. This week we’ll be making Perler Bead Cactus Plants.

This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Thursday, July 30 @ 6:00—7:00 PM

Learn about earthworms and the important role they play in our environment. Discover an earthworm’s anatomy and learn how it has adapted to its life underground. We will learn about how they break down living and dead material, and turn it into nutrient rich soil. Develop a new appreciation for these simple invertebrates, while learning about decomposing and soil recycling. Observe live earthworms with magnifiers!

All ages welcome! Walk-ins welcome! Registration appreciated!

*Please bring blankets or chairs to sit on during this outdoor event!*

Thursday, July 30 @ 7:00—8:00 PM

Learn all about foraging with Emily Makrez of F-Word Farm!

F-Word Farm is an Earth centered farm that practices organic, no-till farming focused on building eco-systems & soil.

Friday, July 31 @ 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!

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, July 31 @ 1:00—2:30 PM

On Friday it’s time to party and play some games. Today we will be playing games on the Nintendo Switch.

Registration is required. This program is for students entering grades 6-12.

Friday, July 31 @ 4:00—5:00 PM

Do you like Pokémon? Want to hang out with other people who do? Bring your cards and come to trade, see what others have and play Pokémon with us!!

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 have their choice of the MVLC Mobile App. The 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.