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

Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 4
-
31
2026

Reaching for the Stars Winter Challenge

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Reaching for the Stars is a winter reading program designed for teens and adults with disabilities who love books and movies. 

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

Review to Win

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 4
-
31
2026

Review to Win

All Day 1/4–1/31
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Read, listen to or watch a book, audiobook, graphic novel, album, movie or TV show then submit a review to be entered into the prize drawing. Submit more reviews for more chances to win! 

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

Mobile Blood Drive (New Date)

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 16 2026 Fri

Mobile Blood Drive (New Date)

10:00am–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Non-Library Group, Outreach, Special Event
Event Details:

There's a blood shortage—donate! Blood donations will be in the mobile Versiti bus parked in the Library's parking lot.

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

Pee-Wee Picasso

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jan 17 2026 Sat

Pee-Wee Picasso

10:00am–11:00am
Babies, Toddlers
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create.

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Door Hangers

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Door Hangers

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Personalized Door Hangers

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Afterhours: Time Travelers' Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jan 16 2026 Fri

Tween Afterhours: Time Travelers' Night

4:00pm–6:00pm
Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.

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

Tranquil Tuesdays

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 13 2026 Tue

Tranquil Tuesdays

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities.

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: Hug Monsters

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Kindness Club: Hug Monsters

5:00pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
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: Hug Monsters

This event is in the "Teens" group

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm–6:00pm
Teens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

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

Kinder Drawin'

5:30pm–6:00pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Kinder Drawin'

5:30pm–6:00pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

6 pm
This event is in the "Adults" group

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

Microsoft Excel for Beginners

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Presenters & Performers
Event Details:

Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program, learn the basics of Excel and how to navigate its many features. We will use it to create reports that need calculations and charts.

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

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jan 12 2026 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
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 "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
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
Jan 14 2026 Wed

Chess Club for Kids

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

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Jan 14 2026 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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jan 15 2026 Thu

Knit Happens!

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Open
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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