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This event is in the "Adults" group
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Mystery Bag Art Challenge

All Day 1/30–3/12
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan-Mar 2023

Mystery Bag Art Challenge

All Day 1/30–3/12
Adults, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, , Grab & Go for Kids, Special Event
Event Details:

** The deadline has been EXTENDED! Photographs and completed forms are now due by Sunday, March 12.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

TinkerCAD Challenge: Use Codeblocks to Create your own badge

All Day 2/1–2/28
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Feb 1
-
28
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Use Codeblocks to Create your own badge

All Day 2/1–2/28
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th Grade to Adults. Challenge yourself with 3D printing projects! Watch our Challenge video, log into TinkerCAD, and create your Challenge design.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Activity Packet

All Day
Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Mar 1 2023 Wed

Activity Packet

All Day
Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Grab & Go for Kids
Event Details:

Introducing a new bi-monthly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more. Packets are available on the second floor on the Programs Display and the Senior Information Table.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Virtual Volunteen: Bookmarkz for Kidz

All Day 3/2–3/30
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 2
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30
2023

Virtual Volunteen: Bookmarkz for Kidz

All Day 3/2–3/30
Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: , Grab & Go for Kids
Event Details:

Come into the library to pick up a bookmark sheet or download the template and use materials from home. This is an opportunity to earn service hours.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

March Madness: Brackets

All Day 2/27–3/5
Adults, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb-Mar 2023

March Madness: Brackets

All Day 2/27–3/5
Adults, Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: , , Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's season two of March Madness at the library! Each week vote for your favorite titles as sweet sixteen books in eight genre divisions battle it out for the title of March Madness Champion!

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a Bubble Wand

All Day 3/1–3/31
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Mar 1
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31
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a Bubble Wand

All Day 3/1–3/31
Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adults, School-Age Kids, Teens, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month will be both live and virtual as Miss Sam teams up with Miss Liz’s Mad Science Lab. Can’t make the drop-in day? Contact Samantha Sliwa for a one on one appointment or try out the virtual tutorial.

Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Mar 3 2023 Fri
Closing

Building Closed for Staff Development Day

All Day
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for our Spring Staff Development Day, but our online collection is always available!

12 am
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Dry Erase Door Hangers

02/21/2023 @ 4:00pm–02/26/2023 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Feb 21
-
26
2023

Dry Erase Door Hangers

02/21/2023 @ 4:00pm–02/26/2023 @ 5:00pm
Adults, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, , Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Make your own whiteboard sign to hang on your doorknob with this craft kit. Perfect for working from home, university dorm doors, and more! Includes a marker to get started jotting notes right away!

1 am
2 am
3 am
4 am
5 am
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
10 am
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Movers + Shakers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb 27 2023 Mon

Movers + Shakers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6–23 months with a caregiver  Books, songs, rhymes, and bounces for on-the-move babies with a caregiver. Siblings are welcome. Registration required.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb 28 2023 Tue

Wacky Rascals

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4 - 6. Get wacky with songs and silly stories, then wrap it all up with some creative mischief. Dress for mess. Registration required.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Mar 1 2023 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–6 years with a caregiver Storytime Room at the Library. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs. Registration required.

 

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Mar 2 2023 Thu

Wee Readers

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 Storytime Room at the Library Get ready for super stories, spectacular songs, and silly rhymes. Registration required. 

 

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Mother Goose Tales

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Mar 4 2023 Sat

Mother Goose Tales

10:30am–11:00am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–36 months with a caregiver Storytime Room at the Library Spend the morning with Mother Goose and her gosling. Curl up for classic rhymes, songs, stories, and puppet-time. 

 

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Cosplay, Anime, and Art Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 4 2023 Sat

Cosplay, Anime, and Art Club

12:30pm–3:30pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your cosplay, art ideas, and love for anime.

1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Mad Scientist Lab

4:30pm–5:15pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb 27 2023 Mon

Mad Scientist Lab

4:30pm–5:15pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-4th Grade Storytime Room at the Library Do you love hands-on activities?

5 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

Volunteen Drop-In Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 2 2023 Thu

Volunteen Drop-In Night

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a evening of “hearts” & crafts as we make bookmarks to cheer up children/teens in hospital. The library will provide supplies to create and decorate your bookmarks as you socialize with other teen volunteers in person.

6 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

New Life For Old Bags (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Feb 27 2023 Mon

New Life For Old Bags (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, , Community Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all crocheters, community service seekers, and charitable hearts. Join the local NLOB chapter as we make mats for the homeless from plastic grocery bags. We have plenty of plarn ready to crochet into mats!

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Mar 1 2023 Wed

Art Attack!

6:00pm–6:45pm
School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Crafts & Making,
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th Grade Storytime Room at the Library Your imagination mixes with art in this art video tutorial just for tweens. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mar 1 2023 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Community Group
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Mar 2 2023 Thu

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Teens
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Digital Media Lab Programming Area
Age Group: Adults, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Non-Library Group, Community Group
Event Details:

Join the fiber arts club to hang out with other knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists in a relaxed social gathering. Bring your projects & WIPs. All ability levels are welcome- beginner to advance!

7 pm
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Pajama Time: Tooth Fairy

7:00pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb 28 2023 Tue

Pajama Time: Tooth Fairy

7:00pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3–8 with a caregiver. Storytime Room at the Library. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft.

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