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

Summer Visual Art Showcase Submissions

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/01/2025 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul-Aug 1 2025

Summer Visual Art Showcase Submissions

07/01/2025 @ 9:00am–08/01/2025 @ 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Enter our Summer Visual Art Showcase

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

8:30am–9:30am
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 17 2025 Thu

Let's Go Fishin'!

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

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (July 3, 10, 17) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Movin' & Groovin'

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Movin' & Groovin'

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-5 with caregiver.  Wiggle, jiggle, and jump around to some of our favorite children's tunes. Scarves, shakers, and other musical instruments provided.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jul 18 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

10 am
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
All Ages, Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

Family Storytime

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

All Ages.  Stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family.  

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Stay & Play

10:00am–11:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

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

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
Jul 17 2025 Thu

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 with caregiver. Enjoy a short story in the library's Outdoor Naturescape followed by a walk on the nature trail filled with songs, rhymes & activities!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jul 18 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
Jul 17 2025 Thu

Folk & Fairy Tale Storytime

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Step into the magical world of folk & fairy tales with Ms. Elizabeth!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Crafternoon in the Studio

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 18 2025 Fri

Crafternoon in the Studio

1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

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

Puzzle Gauntlet

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 15 2025 Tue

Puzzle Gauntlet

2:30pm–3:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

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

Art Club: Tetris Puzzle

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

Art Club: Tetris Puzzle

4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Tetris Puzzle

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

Puzzle Gauntlet

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 15 2025 Tue

Puzzle Gauntlet

4:30pm–5:30pm
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: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade.  Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max.

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

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 18 2025 Fri

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
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, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Come ready to play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Wonder, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and others on the library's Nintendo Switch. Attendees will decide what games we play.

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

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jul 14 2025 Mon

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
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: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

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

Kindness Club: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Kindness Club: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, 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: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Bookmarks for Little Free Library

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

5:30pm–5:45pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 18 2025 Fri

Gamers Advisory: Games, Books & Movies for Every Adventure

5:30pm–5:45pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Gamers Advisory pairs your favorite video games and board/tabletop games with library materials that share related themes, characters, adventures or audience appeal.

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jul 16 2025 Wed

Writers, We (Community Group)

6:00pm–7:45pm
Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
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 "Seniors" group

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jul 17 2025 Thu

Knit Happens!

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

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

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