Mt. Vernon Branch-Barry Lawrence Regional Library

06/23/2026

DINO REMIX LAB

Create a Dinosaur No One Has Ever Seen Before!

Take recycled dinosaur toys apart and combine pieces to invent your own prehistoric creature. Customize your creation with paint, glitter, and more, then give your new dinosaur a unique name to take home.

Thursday, June 25, 2026
2:00 PM
Mt. Vernon Library

Ages 11–17 (Tweens & Teens)

Part of the Summer Reading Challenge: Unearthing...History

06/23/2026

🎨Calling all teens! Join us today at 3:30 PM for Prehistoric Painting as we travel back in time to discover the fascinating world of cave painting. Learn how early people told stories through art, then create your own prehistoric masterpiece!

✨ We still have spots available! Be sure to call or stop by the library to sign up before they're gone.

Come make history—one brushstroke at a time!
This Mt. Vernon Library branch program is intended for ages 13-17 and the Mt. Vernon Branch is part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, where our mission is “Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge.”

06/23/2026

🦖 Today's the Day! 🫖

Our T-Rex Tea Party begins at 10:00 AM!

We're looking forward to helping our prehistoric guest learn a thing or two about proper tea etiquette. Will our T-Rex remember to sip instead of slurp... and keep those tiny arms off the table? We can't wait to find out!

Thank you to everyone who signed up! At this time, all spots are full!

We'll see our future etiquette experts soon for a roaring good time! 🦕☕
This Mt. Vernon Library branch program is intended for ages 3-12 and the Mt. Vernon Branch is part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, where our mission is “Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge.”

06/22/2026

☕🌸 Today's the day! 🌸☕

Join us this afternoon for our Jane Austen Tea Party!

🗓 Today
🕑 2:00 PM
👥 Ages 13+

We'll be enjoying tea, delicious snacks, and an afternoon inspired by the timeless works of Jane Austen. Dressing up is encouraged (but not required), so feel free to wear your favorite Regency-inspired attire or tea party outfit!

✨ We still have a few spots available, so it's not too late to join us! Because seating is limited, you'll need to call or stop by the library to reserve your spot before the event begins.

We hope to see you for a delightful afternoon of tea and good company!
This Mt. Vernon Library branch program is intended for ages 13 and up and the Mt. Vernon Branch is part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, where our mission is “Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge.”

06/19/2026

We are closed today, the 19th, in observance of Juneteenth. We will return Saturday, the 20th, from 8:30am-5:30pm.

06/18/2026

https://www.blrlibrary.com/post/all-blrl-library-locations-will-be-closed-on-june-19th

Celebrate unity, freedom, and community with us! In honor of Juneteenth, all branches of the library will be closed on Friday, June 19th.Juneteenth marks a momentous day in our nation's history—commemorating the day freedom reached the last enslaved African Americans in 1865. It is a powerful remi...

06/18/2026

☕📖 You are cordially invited to our Jane Austen Tea Party! 🌸

Step into the world of Regency England for an afternoon of tea, treats, and timeless conversation!

🗓 Monday, June 22
🕑 2:00 PM
👥 Ages 13+

Enjoy delicious snacks, tea, and a charming gathering inspired by the beloved works of Jane Austen. Regency attire, bonnets, gloves, or your favorite tea party outfit are encouraged (but not required)!

✨ Space is limited, so be sure to call or stop by the library to reserve your spot before they're gone!

We hope you'll join us for an afternoon worthy of Pemberley!
This Mt. Vernon Library branch program is intended for ages 13 and up and the Mt. Vernon Branch is part of the Barry-Lawrence Regional Library, where our mission is “Connecting People to the Transforming Power of Knowledge.”

06/18/2026

🌿 Unearth Art History with Us! 🎨

Who's hiding behind the greenery? It's Julia, getting everything ready for an amazing morning of Unearth Prehistoric Art!

Our library staff has been busy gathering natural materials, grinding charcoal and coffee, and preparing homemade paints inspired by ancient artists.

Join us as we discover how people created art thousands of years ago using the world around them!

📅 Today
🕤 9:30 AM
📍 Mt. Vernon Library

Come unearth your creative side—we can't wait to paint with you! 🦴🎨🌿

06/17/2026

🦖 What a dino-mite morning at Storytime with Ms. B! 🥚💚

Sinclair the Velociraptor, who still insists he's a chicken, had a roaring good time with everyone! We became junior paleontologists and discovered which dinosaurs were hiding inside our mystery eggs. The excitement, laughter, and amazing dino guesses made for a prehistoric adventure to remember!

Thank you to everyone who joined us—we loved sharing the fun with you and can't wait to see you at our next Storytime! 📚🦕🦴

06/17/2026

🦖🥚 It’s Storytime Day! 🥚🦖

This morning we’re getting Dino-Eggtastic at the library!

Join Ms. B as we meet Sinclair the Velociraptor Who Thinks He Is a Chicken and enjoy a fun-filled combined storytime for ages 0–5.

Expect stories, songs, movement, and plenty of roaring (and clucking!) fun! 🐣📚

📍 Mt. Vernon Branch Library
⏰ 10:00 AM TODAY

We can’t wait to see our little dinos soon! 🦕✨