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Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1–12/23
All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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Dec 1
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23
2025

Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1–12/23
All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

12 Days of Craftmas

12/01/2025 @ 5:00pm–12/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Virtual Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec 1
-
12
2025

12 Days of Craftmas

12/01/2025 @ 5:00pm–12/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
All Ages
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Event Details:

Do you need some ideas for holiday gifts? From December 1st - 12th, The Studio will be virtually showing 12 fun and festive crafts—perfect for creating unique gifts this season! Watch along from home and make your holidays extra special! 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Studio2Go: Star Wreath

All Day 12/7–12/13
All Ages
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec 7
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13
2025

Studio2Go: Star Wreath

All Day 12/7–12/13
All Ages
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide instructions and all the materials you may need. *While supplies lasts.

December Craft: Star Wreath

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Dec 9 2025 Tue

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

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

Music Makers

9:00am–9:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
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
Dec 10 2025 Wed

Music Makers

9:00am–9:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

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

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Dec 12 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
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
Dec 8 2025 Mon

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

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

Music Makers

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
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
Dec 10 2025 Wed

Music Makers

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

 

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

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Dec 11 2025 Thu

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

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

10:30am–12:00pm
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
Dec 11 2025 Thu

Stay & Play

10:30am–12:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
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 "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Dec 12 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

10:15am–10:45am
Kids, Toddlers
Upcoming
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.

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

Homeschool Hangout:

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Open
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
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 12 2025 Fri

Homeschool Hangout:

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

This event is in the "Teens" group

Link Up @ the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Dec 12 2025 Fri

Link Up @ the Library

10:30am–11:30am
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Teen Scene
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Take a break from your studies to meet up with other teens at the library! This open social hour is for any homeschool drop-ins and public school friends alike! Stay for the hour, chat, study together or take some time to read a good book.

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

On Our Own

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
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
Dec 11 2025 Thu

On Our Own

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 13 2025 Sat

Pride, Prejudice, and Pastries

1:00pm–3:30pm
Adults
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Lady Jane Austen cordially invites you to an afternoon tea and film in celebration of her 250th birthday.

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
Dec 8 2025 Mon

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

5:30pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins-and-outs of The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!

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

Kids Code Club: Create a Music Player

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Dec 11 2025 Thu

Kids Code Club: Create a Music Player

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience!

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

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Dec 8 2025 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th 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 "Adults" group

Genealogy Club: Headline DNA

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 9 2025 Tue

Genealogy Club: Headline DNA

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used? 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Dec 10 2025 Wed

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

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

Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: All Ages

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Dec 11 2025 Thu

Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: All Ages

6:00pm–7:30pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

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

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
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
Dec 9 2025 Tue

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Open
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

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