Upcoming Events

Join us the first Wednesday of each month in the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Library auditorium for some Nintendo Switch gaming! 

Most suitable for ages 12-18.

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for children ages 2-6.

Join us for this #Booktok-driven program perfect for fans of anything that has gone viral on social media. Each month, participants will select a popular title and meet to discuss.

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

This group welcomes all needlework artists at any skill level to chat and work on individual needlework projects and peruse needlework books from the library’s collection.

Join us for a painting class with local artist Kevin Casteel. 

All supplies provided. 

Registration required.

Teens will create a tiny library diorama from recycled mint tins and an assortment of paper materials, as well as miniature props. 

Most suitable for ages 12-18.

Registration required.

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for children ages 2-6.

Celebrate Black History Month by painting a Jean-Michel Basquiat inspired self-portrait. 

Most suitable for ages 6-12. 

Registration required. 

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

Every third Tuesday of each month, children will complete a different art project. 

Most suitable for ages 6-12. 

February - Faith Ringgold-inspired story quilt craft

This group welcomes all needlework artists at any skill level to chat and work on individual needlework projects and peruse needlework books from the library’s collection. 

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for children ages 2-6.

Do you love reading a good murder mystery? Check out our newest book club at the Rural Hall Branch – Only Murders in This Building.

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

This group welcomes all needlework artists at any skill level to chat and work on individual needlework projects and peruse needlework books from the library’s collection.

Preschoolers will develop language and pre-reading skills through stories and songs to help facilitate their growth into successful readers.

Recommended for children ages 2-6.

Bright Star Touring Theatre brings their African Folktales production to Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library. 

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch Library for Fourth Friday Family Films. Enjoy a G or PG rated film with the family. Snacks will be provided! 

No registration necessary.

Join us as we explore board books, finger plays and lap-bounce activities that help encourage language development, brain stimulation, and socialization.

Join us at the Rural Hall/Stanleyville Branch for a Sensory Storytime tailored for children with autism, ADHD, or other sensory processing challenges.

The Rural Hall Book Club meets the first Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm. This long-standing book club covers a wide range of genres with each participant selecting a title for their assigned month. 

Schedule some time just for you and join us for our Moms' Craft Night Out program. We will meet the first Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. for conversation, crafts, and snacks.

Registration is required.