Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library

09/07/2026

🍂Festive Fall Door Gnome - Celebrate the cozy colors of fall by creating a festive gnome with a colorful leaf beard! This charming craft is perfect for adding a touch of autumn to your front door and welcoming the season.

All supplies are provided. For adults. You don’t need to register.

Monday, September 14 • 11:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m.

09/07/2026

🍂 A new season is here, and there’s plenty to discover at the Oakes-PH Library!

📅 Check out this week’s programs, grab your library card, and fall into a good book (or two…or three)! 📚

Which program are you looking forward to? 👇

09/05/2026

🐲Teen Dungeons & Dragons - Immerse yourself in storytelling, strategy, and camaraderie as you embark on epic quests in Dungeons & Dragons, a tabletop role-playing game. No prior experience is necessary—bring your imagination and join the fun!

🐉For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. You don't need to register.

Saturdays • 10-12 p.m.
Sep 12, Oct 10, Nov 14

09/04/2026

🪷Wellness Thursdays - Take a break and enjoy a little self-care with our monthly Wellness Thursdays program, featuring a new activity or craft each month. All supplies are provided. For adults.

🫧DIY Soap Bar and Sugar Scrub - September 10 • 1-2 p.m. Create your own soap bar and sugar scrub using our selection of scents and natural ingredients. Learn how to use scents and other stimuli to calm your nervous system.

► This program is made possible thanks to an ImpAct Grant.

09/04/2026

All TMCPL locations will be closed for the Labor Day holiday on Sunday, September 6, and Monday, September 7, including:

📘 Troy Main Branch
📗 Local History & Genealogy Center and Maker Lab
📕 Oakes-Beitman Memorial Library in Pleasant Hill

🚌 The Troy Bookmobile will also be off the road.

But your library is always open online! 💻📱 Explore audiobooks, eBooks, movies, magazines, and more in our Digital Library anytime at www.tmcpl.org

09/04/2026

🍂 Dive into fall programming and grab your special edition library card!
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09/03/2026

📱Digital Resources 101 - Discover the library’s digital resources, from e-books and newspapers to online databases. Learn how to navigate our eCollections and find the tools and resources you need to make the most of your library card. For adults, you don’t need to register.

📕Tuesday, September 14 • 1-2 p.m. - Learn about Libby (eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and more)

📰Tuesday, October 12 • 1-2 p.m. - Explore Kanopy (movies and documentaries) and Pressreader (local, national, and international newspapers and puzzles)

💻Tuesday, November 9 • 1-2 p.m. - Use our new online catalog to find materials, place holds, and more.

09/03/2026

A Craft in Time - Turn old vinyl records into a clock by painting and attaching a clock mechanism! All supplies are provided. For tweens and teens in grades 6-12. You don’t need to register. ⏰

Thursday, September 17 • 4-5 p.m.

09/03/2026

Paws to Read is back this fall! Help your child build confidence, improve reading skills, and have a positive experience practicing their reading with others and Memphis, the lovable therapy dog. Handler Nancy Mannix and Memphis are certified by the Alliance of Therapy Dogs.

No registration required. Perfect for readers of any age.

Wednesdays • 3-4 p.m.
Sept. 16 | Oct 21 | Nov 18

09/02/2026

STEAM Lab - Drop in at the library weekly for hands-on experiments and projects exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, or Math to inspire future innovators!

This program is perfect for elementary students in grades K-5. You don’t need to register.

Tuesdays • 3:15-4:15 p.m.
🌀Sep 8 - Fidgets: Make your own quiet fidget toy to help you study!
🎨Sep 15 - Edible Art: Make a masterpiece—then eat it!
🧶Sep 22 - Weaving: Make a tiny basket!
🔷Sep 29 - Geoboards: Practice your geometry skills!
🖼Oct 6 - Paper Mosaics: Learn to make a big picture with little shapes!