Events and Activities

For information or to sign up for any of the following programs, email Mariah (mariah@topshamlibrary.org) or call the library at 725-1727.

For printable December schedule click HERE!

November 20, 2024
  • November 20, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • November 20, 2024

    Preschool Storytime

    At each Storytime we sing songs, dance, and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and of course, read stories! Storytime lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and is designed for preschool children ages 3-5. 

November 21, 2024
  • November 21, 202410:00 am - 10:20 am • November 21, 2024

    Baby & Me

    Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.

  • November 21, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • November 21, 2024

    Music & Rhyme Time

    At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!

  • November 21, 20244:30 pm - 5:00 pm • November 21, 2024

    Family Storytime

    Join us for songs, rhymes, andstories! Storytime lasts about 20-30minutes and is designed for ages 3 and up, but all are welcome!

November 27, 2024
  • November 27, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • November 27, 2024

    Preschool Storytime

    At each Storytime we sing songs, dance, and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and of course, read stories! Storytime lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and is designed for preschool children ages 3-5. 

  • November 27, 20244:00 pm - 4:45 pm • November 27, 2024

    Lego Club

    Build something to fit our theme, or create your ownideas! For ages 7-12.

November 29, 2024
  • November 29, 20241:00 pm - 2:30 pm • November 29, 2024

    Film After Feast: Harold and the Purple Crayon

    Inside of his book, adventurous Harold can makeanything come to life simply by drawing it. After he grows up and draws himselfoff the book's pages and into the physical world, Harold finds he has a lot tolearn about real life - and that his trusty purple crayon may set off morehilarious hijinks than he thought possible. When the power of unlimitedimagination falls into the wrong hands, it will take all of Harold and hisfriends' creativity to save both the real world and his own. Running Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes.Rated PG for mild action and thematic elements. Recommended ages 8 and up, butall are welcome! Bring pillows and blankets for extra coziness! Popcorn will beserved.

  • November 29, 20244:30 pm - 5:00 pm • November 29, 2024

    Fancy Family Dance Party

    Wear whatever makes you feel like dancing (costume,fancy outfit, whatever!) and come have a dance party! Dance party is 30 minutes long, and is designed for families of allages.

December 3, 2024
  • December 3, 202410:30 am - 11:30 am • December 3, 2024

    Baby Social

    Come play with your baby and chat with other caregivers! For children ages birth-2 years old andtheir caregivers.

December 4, 2024
  • December 4, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 4, 2024

    Preschool Storytime

    At each Storytime we sing songs, dance, and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and of course, read stories! Storytime lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and is designed for preschool children ages 3-5. 

December 5, 2024
  • December 5, 202410:00 am - 10:20 am • December 5, 2024

    Baby & Me

    Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.

  • December 5, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 5, 2024

    Music & Rhyme Time

    At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!

  • December 5, 20245:00 pm - 5:45 pm • December 5, 2024

    Tween Reads

    Do you like to read books? Do you like to eat pizza? Join TweenReads! Tween Reads is a book discussion group for grades 6-8. We supply thebooks and the pizza, you bring your opinions! Tween Reads is held on the second Thursday of the month at 5 pm fromOctober through May.  Must be registeredto attend. This month we are discussing "Goodbye Stranger" by Rebecca Stead!

December 6, 2024
  • December 6, 20244:00 pm - 5:00 pm • December 6, 2024

    Speedy Game Night

    How fast can you win?! Come try out one of our speedy (about 20minutes to play) board games for a fun family evening!

December 10, 2024
  • December 10, 20245:00 pm - 5:45 pm • December 10, 2024

    Young Critics Group 1

    Young Critics, a book discussion group for 4th and 5th gradestudents, begins in December and runs through May.  Young Critics is the perfect combination ofeating pizza and talking about books! This year Young Critics will read many excellent books for discussion, andwill also include several “choose your own/I LOVE this book because…” nights.  Signup required. This month we are discussing "Frindle" by Andrew Clements

December 11, 2024
  • December 11, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 11, 2024

    Storytime with Santa!

    Come to a special storytime with Miss Mariah, meet Santa, and havea tasty holiday treat!  Don’t forget tobring your camera!

December 12, 2024
  • December 12, 202410:00 am - 10:20 am • December 12, 2024

    Baby & Me

    Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.

  • December 12, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 12, 2024

    Music & Rhyme Time

    At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!

December 17, 2024
  • December 17, 20245:00 pm - 5:45 pm • December 17, 2024

    Young Critics Group 2

    Young Critics, a book discussion group for 4th and 5th gradestudents, begins in December and runs through May.  Young Critics is the perfect combination ofeating pizza and talking about books! This year Young Critics will read many excellent books for discussion, andwill also include several “choose your own/I LOVE this book because…” nights.  Signup required. This month we are discussing "Frindle" by Andrew Clements

  • December 17, 20246:00 pm - 7:00 pm • December 17, 2024

    Pajama Movie Night: Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

    A holiday classic! A misfit reindeer and his friends look for a place that will acceptthem. Running Time: 52 minutes. Recommended ages 3 and up, but all are welcome!  Wear your pajamas and bring pillows andblankets for extra coziness! Popcornwill be served.

December 18, 2024
  • December 18, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 18, 2024

    Preschool Storytime

    At each Storytime we sing songs, dance, and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and of course, read stories! Storytime lasts approximately 30-45 minutes and is designed for preschool children ages 3-5. 

December 19, 2024
  • December 19, 202410:00 am - 10:20 am • December 19, 2024

    Baby & Me

    Baby & Me gives your child the opportunity to hear lots of language while you spend time bonding together! Program lasts about 15-20 minutes, and is designed for babies ages birth up to 23 months.

  • December 19, 202410:30 am - 11:00 am • December 19, 2024

    Music & Rhyme Time

    At each Music & Rhyme Time we sing songs, dance and play instruments to a guitar accompaniment, participate in action rhymes, and read one short story. Each lively and fun session lasts about 20-40 minutes and is designed for two-year-olds and their grownup!

  • December 19, 20244:30 pm - 5:00 pm • December 19, 2024

    Family Storytime

    Join us for songs, rhymes, and stories! Storytime lasts about 20-30 minutes and is designed for ages 3 and up,but all are welcome!