Family Nature Night | Cancelled on Thursday, April 3, 2025

Due to the potential for inclement weather, Family Nature Night is cancelled on Thursday, April 3, 2025. 

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Color Our World Bookmark Design Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Competition
Event Details:

Show us your art skills with our Summer Reading Program (SRP) Bookmark Design Contest for all ages! Submit a bookmark design with the 2025 SRP theme, "Color Our World". 

Seasons In Focus Photography Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Competition
Event Details:

Celebrate the beauty of spring and the spirit of Earth Day with Seasons in Focus, our seasonal photography contest! This April, we invite photographers of all ages and skill levels to capture the world around us.

Upcycle Crafting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: After School, Crafts

Upcycle Crafting

Upcycle Crafting is for kids and teens (10-17 years old). In this monthly series, we'll re-use everyday items like styrofoam, milk jugs, old eyeshadow pallets, and more to create cute crafts. We'll meet monthly with the help of Ladelthia Underwood, an amazing artist and crafter.

Event Details:

This month’s Upcycle Crafting is all about decorating your own concrete mushrooms—just in time for spring! Special guest, Ladelthia Underwood, will show you how to make these adorable mushroom garden accents at home, too. 

Homeschool Hangout (Family)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout is for families who homeschool their kids/teens and want to hang out with other families. The whole family is invited to craft, play games, and take part in each month's seasonal activity. This program meets in the Community Room. 

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Celebrate National Poetry Month at Homeschool Hangout! Try your hand at blackout poetry and get creative with magnetic word poetry. Younger kids will love our rhyming games and Poetry Pictionary. Join us for some poetic fun!

Pokémon Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition

Pokémon Club

Calling all Pokémon fans! Show off your collection—whether it’s in the apps or on cards—at our Pokémon meetup!

Event Details:

This program meets in the YA Room.

Family Nature Night at Clay Hill Forest

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other

Family Nature Night

Family Nature Night continues at Clay Hill's newest research building. Come join us for a story, a craft, and Amy Berry's amazing knowledge of the nature around us!

Event Details:

Join us in April for a bird-themed night! 

Book Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Swap

Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep. 

Event Details:

Book Swap returns this fall! Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday each month between 2:00 and 4:00 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep.

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Tabletop Tales

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition
Event Details:

Join us in the YA Room for an afternoon of tabletop games! It's the perfect time to try out different games, play short D&D sessions, and enjoy snacks and good vibes. Bring your friends, and let’s roll the dice for some after-school fun!

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Laser Tag

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition

Library Laser Tag

Library Laser Tag is laser tag for teens the last Friday each month. Pizza's included for the players! 

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April theme: graphic novels across genres

Poetry Night

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for Poetry Night at Harden Coffee on Friday, April 25th, from 6 to 8 PM! All ages are welcome.

Photography Walks

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performance

Photography Walks

Join us for Photography Walks, a monthly gathering for photographers of all skill levels! Explore new locations, connect with fellow photographers, and capture unique shots while sharing tips and inspiration.

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Meeting Locations:
April: Main St. (meet outside Harden Coffee) + Photography Contest!
May: Green River Lake (meet at trailheads)
June: Miller Park Walking Track
July: Homeplace on Green River (pending approval)

Game On Extended Edition

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition
Event Details:

Level up your weekend with 2 HOURS of non-stop gaming, food, and fun! If you love to game, this is the ultimate chance to meet new friends, team up, and battle it out on your favorite games.

Family Nature Night at Clay Hill Forest

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other

Family Nature Night

Family Nature Night continues at Clay Hill's newest research building. Come join us for a story, a craft, and Amy Berry's amazing knowledge of the nature around us!

Free Comic Book Day

9:00am - 2:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Games & Competition, Book Club, Performance
Event Details:

We are so excited to announce the 2025 Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) at TCPL! This is our second year in a row as a FCBD host. We'll have just-released comics, comics to checkout, plus comics to trade for all ages. Finished with a comic?

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Upcycle Crafting

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids, Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: After School, Crafts

Upcycle Crafting

Upcycle Crafting is for kids and teens (10-17 years old). In this monthly series, we'll re-use everyday items like styrofoam, milk jugs, old eyeshadow pallets, and more to create cute crafts. We'll meet monthly with the help of Ladelthia Underwood, an amazing artist and crafter.

Event Details:

Join us for the FINAL meeting of Upcycle Crafting where we’ll make adorable Shrinky Dinks! Create your own keychains, earrings, and more to show off this summer. 

Homeschool Hangout (Family)

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Other

Homeschool Hangout

Homeschool Hangout is for families who homeschool their kids/teens and want to hang out with other families. The whole family is invited to craft, play games, and take part in each month's seasonal activity. This program meets in the Community Room. 

Event Details:

This month Homeschool Hangout will look to the stars! We will explore astronomy and discover the stories behind constellation names, learn what apps can help ID stars and planets, and talk about upcoming summer meteor showers.

Pokémon Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Competition

Pokémon Club

Calling all Pokémon fans! Show off your collection—whether it’s in the apps or on cards—at our Pokémon meetup!

Event Details:

This program meets in the YA Room.

Book Swap

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Offsite Event
Locations: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Club

Book Swap

Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday of the month between 2 and 4 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep. 

Event Details:

Book Swap returns this fall! Come by Harden Coffee the second Tuesday each month between 2:00 and 4:00 PM with your gently used book donations and grab a book or two to keep.

Game On! for Teens

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Teens
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: After School, Games & Competition

Game On! for Teens

Teens (12-18) are invited to come to the Community Room for snacks and games! TCPL has 2 Nintendo Switches available for use, but teens can also bring their own. Board games and more will be available for playing! Teens are welcome to check out games and submit new game ideas to Antonia Bottoms.

Healing Hands Crafting Group

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Locations: Taylor County Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Are you experiencing grief? You are not alone. Join Hosparus' Healing Hands Crafting Group to honor and remember loved ones who have passed with crafts and community. This program is open to teens and adults (13+).