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

Baby Splash Time

9:30am–10:15am
Kids, Babies
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Jun 9 2026 Tue

Baby Splash Time

9:30am–10:15am
Kids, Babies
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

This event is in the "Kids" group

Park Pals

9:30am–10:30am
Kids
Offsite Event
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 11 2026 Thu

Park Pals

9:30am–10:30am
Kids
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer!  Join us at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun!

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
Jun 12 2026 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, 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 "Kids" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 8 2026 Mon

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Chalk the Walk

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages, Kids
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
Jun 8 2026 Mon

Chalk the Walk

10:30am–12:00pm
All Ages, Kids
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: All Ages, Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages.  Bring your creativity and help us make our sidewalk pop with color this summer!  

Weather permitting.

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

Baby Splash Time

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Babies
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Jun 9 2026 Tue

Baby Splash Time

10:30am–11:15am
Kids, Babies
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-20 months with caregiver.  Bring your baby to splish & splash at the library!  We'll have water toys, baby pools, sprinklers, and bubbles for you and Baby to enjoy!  

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

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Jun 10 2026 Wed

Little Explorers Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-6 with caregiver. Enjoy storytime in the library’s Outdoor Naturescape followed by a nature walk! Bring strollers, water bottle & sunscreen to beat the heat!

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
Jun 12 2026 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 "All Ages" group
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
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

Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off: Picnic & Plant-a-thon

10:30am–1:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group
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
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
Jun 13 2026 Sat

Summer Learning Challenge Kick-Off: Picnic & Plant-a-thon

10:30am–1:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Nature & the Environment, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Join us for a picnic and plant-a-thon as we kick off Summer at the Library! Take part in our community planting day, enjoy live music, and cool off with a free sweet treat.

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

Growing Readers

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
Jun 8 2026 Mon

Growing Readers

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

Ages 4-6. Grow and learn at this storytime specifically for preschoolers!  Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, and then wrap it all up with a fun craft! 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Ready, Set, WET! Teen Water Battle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Jun 11 2026 Thu

Ready, Set, WET! Teen Water Battle

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come to the library to beat the summer heat! Grab a friend, a water gun, and go! Meet us inside before we head out to the library's own backyard and get started!

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

Summertime Crafternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Jun 12 2026 Fri

Summertime Crafternoon

1:00pm–3:00pm
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

Ages Birth-8th grade with caregiver. Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts at the library! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

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

Cooks & Books: Donut Apple Slices

2:00pm–2:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
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
Jun 11 2026 Thu

Cooks & Books: Donut Apple Slices

2:00pm–2:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Join us for a tasty storytime adventure! Each week, we'll read a fun picture book together and then make a simple snack inspired by the story.

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

Naturally Crafty: Dried Flower Resin Keychains

4:30pm–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
Jun 9 2026 Tue

Naturally Crafty: Dried Flower Resin Keychains

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. Join us in the Outdoor Naturescape to create nature-inspired crafts featuring natural and repurposed materials! In the even of inclement weather, program will be relocated to the Storytime Room.

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

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jun 8 2026 Mon

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
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.

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

Let's Go Fishin'!

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Jun 8 2026 Mon

Let's Go Fishin'!

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Upcoming
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   (June 8, 15, 22) 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.

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

Planting Seeds in the New World (Genealogy Club)

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Jun 9 2026 Tue

Planting Seeds in the New World (Genealogy Club)

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

Did you know that many immigrants brought seeds with them when they made the journey to America? These seeds were an invaluable part of their heritage and future, too.

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–7:15pm
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
Jun 10 2026 Wed

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm–7:15pm
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, Summer Learning Challenge
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
Jun 10 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!

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