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Cover of the book Crimson Courageous by Christine Omodi-Engola

Poetry Reading: Christine Omodi-Engola

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Author Event, Presentation

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Laptop with a wifi symbol on screen, surrounded by social media icons and connected to a globe with user figures, symbolizing connectivity.

Tech Help

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Floor at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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A young girl with a pale green yarn headband around her head.

Tween Thursdays: Finger Knit Headband

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Activities, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens

Open

Registration Required

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Winter Take & Make

All Day 12/15 - 12/19

Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Bright blue book cover with bold yellow text: "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing, a novel by Hank Green." Background has dark silhouettes. Energetic tone.

World Building Book Group: An Absolutely Remarkable Thing

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Tech Help

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Floor at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Teens, Adults

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Book cover of "We Measure the Earth with Our Bodies" by Tsering Yangzom Lama.

Armchair Travelers Book Club: We Measure the Earth With Our Bodies

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Holiday Hangout!

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Activities, Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Children, Teens, Adults

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Closing Early

Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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Christmas

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Closing Early

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 8:00pm

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New Year's Day

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A sepia-toned image of two people overlaid on a vintage American flag. The text reads, "Mary Silliman's War: A fresh look at the American Revolution."

America at 250: Stories of Revolution - Mary Silliman's War (1994)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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"1776 movie poster with a couple in historical attire dancing in the center, surrounded by marching colonial soldiers. Bold colors evoke a patriotic theme."

America at 250: Stories of Revolution - 1776 (1972)

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day

Joshua Hyde Public Library

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DVD cover of "The Crossing" featuring Jeff Daniels as George Washington. He gazes resolutely forward, with soldiers rowing boats in the background.

America at 250: Stories of Revolution - The Crossing (2000)

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Cover of "The Glass Maker" by Tracy Chevalier. White text on swirling blue-green abstract background. Text includes "A Novel" and "New York Times Bestselling Author."

Armchair Travelers Book Club: The Glassmaker

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Cover of "The Three-Body Problem" by Cixin Liu, featuring a futuristic scene with a pyramid, planets, and floating rocks. Blue tones suggest a sci-fi atmosphere.

World Building Book Group: The Three-Body Problem

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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DVD cover of "The Patriot," featuring a man in a stained colonial uniform holding weapons, set against a battle scene. The tone is intense and dramatic.

America at 250: Stories of Revolution - The Patriot (2000)

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Presidents Day

All Day

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Cover of "Absolution" by Alice McDermott featuring bright pink flowers and cream leaves on a blue background. The design is elegant and serene.

Armchair Travelers Book Club: Absolution

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Book cover of "The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi" by Shannon Chakraborty. A ship battles stormy seas, entangled in giant octopus tentacles. Dramatic and adventurous.

World Building Book Group: The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Cover of "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng. Aerial view of suburban houses on winding streets at dusk, emitting warm light, creating a mysterious yet inviting atmosphere.

Armchair Travelers Book Club: Little Fires Everywhere

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

Program Type:

Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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Cover of "The Color of Magic" by Terry Pratchett features a figure in a wizard hat facing a purple magical swirl, against a backdrop of fiery red-tinted rooftops. Fantasy theme.

World Building Book Group: The Color of Magic

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room at Joshua Hyde Public Library

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Book Discussion

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

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