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All Day
This event is in the "All Ages" group

ATLAS Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 6/5–8/5
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Jun-Aug 5 2023

ATLAS Multi-Library Geocache Event

All Day 6/5–8/5
All Ages
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for the 11th Annual ATLAS Multi-Library Geocaching Event! All library patrons are invited to use clues and geographic coordinates to find hidden “geocaches” at numerous participating area libraries.

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

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a Derby Car

All Day 7/1–7/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 1
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31
2023

TinkerCAD Challenge: Create a Derby Car

All Day 7/1–7/31
School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults
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.

Closing

Building Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Jul 4 2023 Tue
Closing

Building Closed for Independence Day

All Day
Branches:
Main Branch
Description:

The library building is closed for Independence Day, but our online collection is always available!

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

EXTENDED Summer Visual Art Contest

07/05/2023 @ 9:00am–07/07/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 5
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7
2023

EXTENDED Summer Visual Art Contest

07/05/2023 @ 9:00am–07/07/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, , Special Event
Event Details:

The submission window has been extended to Friday, July 7th! 

Find Your Voice and express yourself by entering our Summer Visual Art Challenge

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

Summer Visual Art Contest

06/11/2023 @ 9:00am–07/02/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jun-Jul 2023

Summer Visual Art Contest

06/11/2023 @ 9:00am–07/02/2023 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, , Special Event
Event Details:

Find Your Voice and express yourself by entering our Summer Visual Art Challenge


The event is part of our 2023 Summer Learning Challenge Find Your Voice. We look forward to this opportunity to celebrate our community’s creativity!

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

8:30am–9:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 6 2023 Thu

Let's Go Fishin'!

8:30am–9:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Library Parking Lot
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver (July 6, 13, 20) Meet Outside the Cafe In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook.

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

EXTENDED Summer Visual Art Contest

9:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 3 2023 Mon

EXTENDED Summer Visual Art Contest

9:00am–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: , Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, , Special Event
Event Details:

The submission window has been extended to Friday, July 7th! 

Find Your Voice and express yourself by entering our Summer Visual Art Challenge

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Make Some Noise!

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 5 2023 Wed

Make Some Noise!

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0–6  Outdoor Naturescape at the Library Grab your lawn chairs and blankets for our outdoor storytime. Dance around, listen to stories, sing songs, and hang out with us in our backyard.

10 am
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jul 6 2023 Thu

Senior Coffee Breaks

10:30am–12:00pm
Seniors
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee! Each coffee break will have a short talk or activity at 11:00 AM.

Registration Encouraged

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

Animal Quest

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 8 2023 Sat

Animal Quest

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: , Special Presenters & Performers, , Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 3-13. Meet and discover fun facts about ten different furry, feathery and scaly animal friends in this interactive show presented by Animal Quest. Registration is required. 

11 am
12 pm
Reservation

Bid Opening - Parking Lot

12:00pm–12:30pm
Jul 6 2023 Thu

Bid Opening - Parking Lot

12:00pm–12:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Purpose of Meeting

Bid opening for parking lot project.

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
Jul 8 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:

-- THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED-- Next planned will be August 5th!

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

Arty Party

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 6 2023 Thu

Arty Party

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge,
Registration Required
Event Details:

For ages 4-8 It's time to sing and dance to a song or two, make some colorful art, and enjoy sunny tales. Dress for mess. Registration is required

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

Friday Flicks: Moana

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 7 2023 Fri

Friday Flicks: Moana

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: , Movies, Summer Learning Challenge,
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2 – 12 with a grownup Grab your blanket, pillow, and snacks and come sing-along with these family-friendly films! 

Moana <Walt Disney Pictures> (PG) 113 mins.

2 pm
This event is in the "Teens" group

World Chocolate Challenge

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jul 7 2023 Fri

World Chocolate Challenge

2:00pm–3:00pm
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: , Cooking & Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Taste chocolates from around the world and choose your favorite! Hang out with friends and make new friends, or just pop in to grab your chocolates!

3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm
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
Jul 5 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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

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

Fiber Arts Club (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
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, 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!

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