Newton T. Bass Apple Valley
Branch Programs
Off Session
September 28, 2025 – October 11, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Special Events/ MeetingsSpecial Events/ Meetings
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Enjoy an engaging storytime geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.
Special Performance by Thor’s Reptile Family
Saturday, October 4 at 3:00 PM
Come join us for a fun-filled and educational live showing of exotic animals! Perfect for all ages!
Special Performance by Michael Rayner: Comedian Juggler
Saturday, October 11 at 3:00 PM
Come join us for a fun-filled live performance of comedy and juggling! Perfect for all ages!
Session 5
October 12, 2025 – November 22, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Adult Programs
18+Adult Programs
18+ - Special Events/ MeetingsSpecial Events/ Meetings
Little Artists
Mondays at 12:00 PM
Create fun, sometimes messy, art with your little one and guide their imagination by making a project together or let them steal the show with their own personal artistic style!
Tiny Hoppers
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Bring your little ones to dance and sing to fun songs, then wind down with an awesome story. This course inspires parent-child interaction while helping toddlers develop motor skills, body awareness, and a sense of rhythm.
Preschool Storytime
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Enjoy an engaging storytime geared toward the younger crowd featuring stories, songs, rhymes, a craft, and more. A letter is featured each day to help familiarize children with the sights and sounds of the alphabet.
BRICreations
Tuesdays at 4:00 PM
If you can imagine it, you can build it! Assemble cool LEGO projects as a group or individually.
Craft Corner
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
Create wonderful, themed projects and learn new skills using all sorts of artistic supplies.
Family Game Time
Saturdays at 2:30 PM
Enjoy the fun and challenge of playing a variety of board games while making some new friends.
Tails and Stories
Thursday, October 9 and November 13 at 4:00 PM
You won’t want to miss this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs will be at the library while you choose a book to read aloud, and they love hearing stories.
Adult Book Club
Select Mondays at 5:00 PM
Come together with other book enthusiasts to read and discuss selected novels and nonfiction. Everyone is welcome to share their perspectives and insights!
| Book Title | Date |
|---|---|
| Heartwood by Amity Gaige | October 20, 2025 |
| The Women by Kristin Hannah | November 10, 2025 |
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, October 14 at 11:00 AM
Friends of the Library board and committee members generally meet once a month to conduct business. If you are interested in volunteering to help support library programming and collections, membership applications and brochures are available at your local branch.
Monster Mayhem Event
Tuesday, October 14 from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come join the mayhem at our Monster event! Wear a fun costume and enjoy the games, crafts and music! Check out 15 items to receive a super fun incentive and an opportunity ticket for a chance to win a grand prize!
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
All funds raised by the Friends of the Library Book Sale are invested back into the local branch library to better serve the community.
Off Session
November 23, 2025 – November 30, 2025
Family Paint Event
Saturday, November 29 at 3:00 PM
Activity: Wispy Fall Tree
Encourage your inner artist at this step-by-step painting lesson and leave with a masterpiece of your own.
December Session
December 1, 2025 – December 31, 2025
- Library Beginners
0-5 yearsLibrary Beginners
0-5 years - Kids Zone
6-11 yearsKids Zone
6-11 years - Adult Programs
18+Adult Programs
18+ - Special Events/ MeetingsSpecial Events/ Meetings
Elf-cercise
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Have a jolly good time with your preschoolers as you jump and jingle to high-energy songs, then settle down to hear a fun story.
December Book and Craft
Thursdays at 11:00 AM
Hear a seasonal story and make a fun craft project with your little one, and let their creative side shine!
December Craft Corner
Wednesdays at 4:00 PM
Create wonderful wintery crafts while building art skills.
Tails and Stories
Thursday, December 11 at 4:00 PM
You won’t want to miss this wonderful program where you can practice your reading skills on nonjudgmental listeners: dogs! Therapy dogs will be at the library while you choose a book to read aloud, and they love hearing stories.
Adult Book Club
Monday at 5:00 PM
Come together with other book enthusiasts to read and discuss selected novels and nonfiction. Everyone is welcome to share their perspectives and insights!
| Book Title | Date |
|---|---|
| The All Girls Filling Station Last Reunion by Fannie Flagg | December 8, 2025 |
Holiday Humbugs Event
Tuesday, December 9 from 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Join us as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year! Enjoy the games, crafts and more! Check out 15 items to receive a special holiday incentive and an opportunity ticket for a chance to win a very special prize!
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, December 9 at 11:00 AM
Friends of the Library board and committee members generally meet once a month to conduct business. If you are interested in volunteering to help support library programming and collections, membership applications and brochures are available at your local branch.