The library now closes at 5pm on Mondays due to budget restrictions. Learn more about additional impacts and potential upcoming library decertification on our FY27 Budget Information page.
Share & Shine Open Mic Night
Tuesday August 11th, 5 – 7 pm
The Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library present a family-friendly evening of poetry, storytelling, comedy, magic, music, and more! All ages, abilities, and talents welcome! Drop in to perform or bring a blanket or chair and enjoy the show!
Reduced Monday Hours
9am – 5pm on Mondays starting 7/6
Due to a significantly reduced budget, the library will be closing early on Mondays. Learn more about additional impacts and potential upcoming library decertification on our FY27 Budget Information page.
Art Break
Next session Friday June 26th 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
A monthly collaborative art program for teens!
The next installment in the new collaborative art series between the Ventress Memorial Library and the North Rivers Arts society, Art Break! This program, sponsored by the Friends of the Ventress Memorial Library, will run once a month in 2026. Each class will feature a project aimed at teaching new skills, or learning about different forms of art and art centric careers! This month will be a fusion of a last day of school celebration (featuring pizza and snacks) and a collaborative art project! Registration appreciated!
Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, May 26th 6:00PM – 7:00PM
The Ventress Memorial Library Teen Zone has monthly Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meetings. The advisory board will plan and implement programs and help shape the future direction of Teen Services at the Library. Attendance at these meetings can be counted towards volunteer hours, but to do so, make sure to fill out our volunteer form on the library website and register. Have questions? Please feel free to reach out to the Teen Librarian at [email protected] to ask for more information.
Teen Tabletop Gaming
Thursdays 5 PM – 6 PM
Check out the Teen RPG Meetup and Teen Miniature Club on alternating Thursday evenings! The RPG Meetup is playing Dolmenwood, a fantasy RPG campaign, and the Miniature Club is playing Chrome Rangers, a 1-on-1 giant robot fighting game. New players are always welcome!
New Branded Merch
Proudly show your support for the library!
A portion of the proceeds from each sale will directly benefit the library.
NYT Games
Get Full Access to NYT Games
Text Sets
Teachers: Preschool-5th grade
Looking for personally created, curriculum focused Text Sets? Check our text set request form
hoopla Magazines
Now Available: Roku Streaming Stick
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