Play Games at the Library
Tue, Jul 01, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Argyle Branch
Drop-in and join us as we do a craft or activity from around the world!

Tue, Jul 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!

Wed, Jul 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Charles Webb Wesconnett Regional
Gamers of the world Unite! Join us for an afternoon of fun and games. We'll offer a wide variety of games including, video games, board games and more. If gaming is your thing then this program is for you! Meet other teen and tween enthusiasts who speak the same language in a space where there's no judgement only fun! Ages 12-18 welcome.

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor
Come join us during Art Walk for our beautiful art galleries, special Art Walk programs, and books!

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - The Lounge at 303 North
Come join us in the Promenade Lounge during Art Walk and enjoy a selection of our board games.

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Ages 12-18 Only: During Art Walk, join us for a Super Smash Bros tournament! Prizes for first, second, and third!

Thu, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Longtime nerds and newbies alike, join us each week as we takeover the Teen area of the library with tabletop RPGs and board games! For ages 13+.

Cancelled
Fri, Jul 04, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo Wii Sports, MarioKart, Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros., and more!

Sat, Jul 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at the Brown Eastside Library for a fun and tasty adventure around the world! We'll be trying snacks from different countries and testing our knowledge with trivia questions about international treats.

Mon, Jul 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Jul 08, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Argyle Branch
Drop-in and join us as we do a craft or activity from around the world!

Tue, Jul 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join your friends at the library and unwind with some fun and games!

Tue, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Cancelled
Wed, Jul 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mandarin Branch
Drop in and play Switch

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Ages 12-18 Only: Come play a round or two of trivia with us! With Kahoot on the big screen, compete to see who can win prizes! Trivia subjects are open for choosing by attendees.

Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!

Wed, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside for an exciting time playing card games that you might not usually play!

Wed, Jul 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Learn and Play the game of Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Longtime nerds and newbies alike, join us each week as we takeover the Teen area of the library with tabletop RPGs and board games! For ages 13+.

Fri, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Willow Branch - Meeting Room
Join us and have fun with Legos!

Fri, Jul 11, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Study Room 107
Deep beneath the heart of Port Prisma, a dungeon lies. An ancient evil drains the land of its very life force, leaving the surrounding area gray and withered. To restore balance, you (and a brave band of heroes) must delve deep, brave the dark, and color our world! (Ages 12-18).
Registration opens Friday, July 4 2025 at 1:30pm

Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Join us for LEGO fun! Best for children 5+.

Fri, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Multipurpose Room
Win prizes! Have fun! @ our Teen Booktionary drop-in activity. Pictionary based on your favorite books and characters! For ages 13-18.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
University Park Branch - Center for Adult Learning Classroom
Fans of D&D will love the supernatural small town adventures within Kids on Bikes! Character sheets and dice will be provided for this beginner-friendly game in a rules-light game system! Registration is encouraged but not required!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Attention all budding crafters: Join us during select Saturday afternoons for an enjoyable surprise craft! All materials are provided.

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Love playing Mario Kart, Smash Bros, and Just Dance? Join us at Brown Eastside for some free play of your favorite Nintendo Switch games. Maybe get in some practice for our next video game tournament!

Sat, Jul 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Study Room 126
Ages 12-18 Only: Come in and enjoy prizes and board games.Test your strategic skills and meet other board game fans.

Sat, Jul 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch
Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This Drop-in welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.

Sat, Jul 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Enjoy various tabletop and TCGs with friends both old and new

Mon, Jul 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Willow Branch - Fiction Area
Join us for adventure at Willow Branch Library as we host four summer Dungeons & Dragons sessions.
This event is full

Mon, Jul 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Jul 15, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Argyle Branch
Drop-in and join us as we do a craft or activity from around the world!

Tue, Jul 15, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Tue, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Join us at the Beaches Branch for party minigames and racing! We will be playing minigames from Mario Party: Jamboree and Mario Cart 8. Controllers are provided. Please pre-register to secure your spot on the roster! This program is designed for kids aged 5-12.

Tue, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Wed, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!

Thu, Jul 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Longtime nerds and newbies alike, join us each week as we takeover the Teen area of the library with tabletop RPGs and board games! For ages 13+.

Fri, Jul 18, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Study Room 107
Deep beneath the heart of Port Prisma, a dungeon lies. An ancient evil drains the land of its very life force, leaving the surrounding area gray and withered. To restore balance, you (and a brave band of heroes) must delve deep, brave the dark, and color our world! (Ages 12-18).
Registration opens Friday, July 11 2025 at 1:30pm

Fri, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Join us for LEGO fun! Best for children 5+.

Fri, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Multipurpose Room
Win prizes! Have fun! @ our Teen Bingo drop-in activity. For ages 13-18.

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo Wii Sports, MarioKart, Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros., and more!

Sat, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southeast Regional - Teen Room
Join us in the Southeast Regional Teen Room to learn and play Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners and experts are welcome. Dice and character sheets provided! Currently: Level 5 Characters

Mon, Jul 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Teens will work as a team or individually to solve a series of anagrams for prizes

Mon, Jul 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Jul 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Tue, Jul 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join your friends at the library and unwind with some fun and games!

Tue, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Teen Area
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Cancelled
Wed, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Mandarin Branch
Drop in and play Switch

Wed, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!

Wed, Jul 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Learn and Play the game of Dungeons and Dragons

Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Join your fellow Planeswalkers every 4th Thursday of each month for Drop-In Magic: The Gathering games from 2-4pm at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch Library. Players of all ages and skill levels are welcome. First-time players under 18 will receive all they need to play their first match.

Thu, Jul 24, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Maxville Branch - Multipurpose Room
Step through the brick wall to Platform 9 3/4 and board the Hogwarts Express to Maxville Library! Join us to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday (a week early!) with magic-themed crafts and activities. We'll listen to the movie soundtrack while we mix our own Butterbeer in Potions Class, design our own Dragon Eggs in Care of Magical Creatures, take the Sorting Hat Quiz to find out which House you belong in, and much more! This event is recommended for children and teens 8 and older. 

Thu, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Longtime nerds and newbies alike, join us each week as we takeover the Teen area of the library with tabletop RPGs and board games! For ages 13+.

Fri, Jul 25, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Study Room 107
Deep beneath the heart of Port Prisma, a dungeon lies. An ancient evil drains the land of its very life force, leaving the surrounding area gray and withered. To restore balance, you (and a brave band of heroes) must delve deep, brave the dark, and color our world! (Ages 12-18).
Registration opens Friday, July 18 2025 at 1:30pm

Fri, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Fri, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Join us for LEGO fun! Best for children 5+.

Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to get puzzled? Come join us and put together some jigsaw puzzles.

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
University Park Branch - Center for Adult Learning Classroom
Adventure with us in the CAL room where we will play Dungeons & Dragons! No previous experience needed. Character sheets and dice will be provided. Table is limited to 6 players per Dungeon Master. Registration encouraged but not required. (Ages 12-18).

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us for a fun game of Bingo at the Brown Eastside Branch! Everyone is welcome to play and win prizes!

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Ages 12-18 Only: Love anime? Want to find new friends and someone to talk about your faves with? Come to anime club and hang out!

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Drop in anytime between 3pm and 4pm to come and share all things Pokémon, such as movies, books and card games! This activity is for school age children and teens.

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Hey, card-gamers! Has your stack of duplicate cards fallen over on top of your cat? Are you a card set completist? Then have we got the drop-in for you! Come in and trade your extra cards with other players and make new gaming friends!

Sat, Jul 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch
Brush up on your chess skills or learn from scratch. This Drop-in welcomes any level of mastery. Come enjoy an age-old game with your fellow customers.

Sat, Jul 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room B
Enjoy various tabletop and TCGs with friends both old and new

Mon, Jul 28, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Join us at Brown Eastside for some magical fun to celebrate Harry Potter's birthday!

Mon, Jul 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Jul 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Public Area
Join the staff of Bradham and Brooks Library for some game time. Have fun playing board games during our weekly, drop-in activity! We provide the board games - you provide the competitors! We look forward to seeing you!

Tue, Jul 29, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Community Room
Drop in and celebrate the end of our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their final free summer prize book!

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bradham and Brooks Branch - Multipurpose Room
Drop in and celebrate the end of our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their final free summer prize book!

Wed, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Teen Room
Ages 12-18 Only: Imagine seeing a real alien stomping through your backyard. Now imagine describing what it looked like to a police sketch artist. One player, "the Witness", has twenty seconds to examine a picture of a bizarre-looking creature, then describe it to the rest of the players.

Wed, Jul 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Children's Area
Have a play date with the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library!

Wed, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Southeast Regional - Room A
Drop in and celebrate the end of our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their final free summer prize book!

Thu, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Teen Area
Longtime nerds and newbies alike, join us each week as we takeover the Teen area of the library with tabletop RPGs and board games! For ages 13+.

Fri, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
San Marco Branch - Study Room 107
Deep beneath the heart of Port Prisma, a dungeon lies. An ancient evil drains the land of its very life force, leaving the surrounding area gray and withered. To restore balance, you (and a brave band of heroes) must delve deep, brave the dark, and color our world! (Ages 12-18).
Registration opens Friday, July 25 2025 at 1:30pm

Fri, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bill Brinton Murray Hill Branch - Meeting Room
Love playing videogames? Join library staff at the Bill Brinton Murray Hill Library and play some of your favorites including Nintendo Wii Sports, MarioKart, Super Mario 3D World, Super Smash Bros., and more!

Sat, Aug 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
University Park Branch - Community Room A&B
Join us in Community Room A/B for a Mario Kart drop-in event.

Sat, Aug 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Brown Eastside Branch - Activity Room
Drop in and celebrate the end of our summer of fun and learning. Join us for activities in the library. Kids and teens in attendance will receive their final free summer prize book!

Mon, Aug 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
University Park Branch - Children's Area
Join us in the Children's Area for a Jujutsu Shenanigans free-for-all tournament on Roblox.

Tue, Aug 05, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Learn and Play the game of Dungeons and Dragons

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library - 1st Floor
Come join us during Art Walk for our beautiful art galleries, special Art Walk programs, and books!

Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - The Lounge at 303 North
Come join us in the Promenade Lounge during Art Walk and enjoy a selection of our board games.

Fri, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!

Fri, Aug 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A
Calling all jigsaw puzzle enthusiasts! Ready to get puzzled? Drop in and put your problem-solving skills to the test! Come join us and put together some jigsaw puzzles. Enjoy the challenge of building alone or with family and friends. For school-age children and teens.

Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 and 4:00 p.m. to play a game of chess. All ages and all skill levels are welcome!

Sat, Aug 09, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Pablo Creek Regional - Community Room A&B
Enjoy various tabletop and TCGs with friends both old and new

Mon, Aug 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mandarin Branch - Children's Area
Join us each Monday at 4:30 in the Children's Area to learn the basics of chess.

Tue, Aug 12, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Argyle Branch - Community Room
Looking for friends to play board games with? Interested in learning games you’ve always wanted to try? Whether you’re a board game enthusiast or seek to try something new, come join us for an evening of strategy and fun! We’ll be learning a different board game each month, but you'll be welcome to bring your own boards games to share. Held weekly on Tuesday nights, 5:30 pm-7:45 pm. For adults.

Fri, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Beaches Branch - Conference Room
Drop in anytime between 2:00 to 5:00 to play a game of scrabble. Beginners and advanced players welcome!