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DIY Cocoa Kits

All Day 12/1 - 12/31
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

DIY Cocoa Kits - all month - Pick up a delicious holiday treat at the Lincoln Branch! These Cocoa Kits come assembled, you just need to add your own hot water (carefully!) Stop by and grab one, while supplies last!  

main library tour

Main Library Tour

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Main 1st Floor Lightwell at Main Library
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin?  Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer.  We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Are you interested in starting to use the library but you don't know where to begin?  Come join us for a quick tour to see what the library has to offer.  We will cover all four floors and discover resources and treasures on each.

movie

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Jack Frost

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

movie

The Muppet Christmas Carol Showing

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All ages

Come join us for a showing of the holiday classic "The Muppet Christmas Carol". Enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn as Kermit and friends get you into the holiday spirit! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come join us for a showing of the holiday classic "The Muppet Christmas Carol". Enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn as Kermit and friends get you into the holiday spirit! 

Winter Spirit Decorations

All Day 12/21 - 12/22
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

This winter when you visit the Lakeview Branch, help us get in the winter spirit by coloring a snowman, gnome, or penguin for us to hang on our walls and doors. You can also color a second decoration to take home with you.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This winter when you visit the Lakeview Branch, help us get in the winter spirit by coloring a snowman, gnome, or penguin for us to hang on our walls and doors. You can also color a second decoration to take home with you.

arts and crafts

Winter Solstice Crafts

Sunday, December 21, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the return of light with two traditional Winter Solstice Crafts: Herb Sachets & Orange Pommanders! Drop in craft, but limited quantities. As supplies lasts.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate the shortest day of the year and the beginning of the return of light with two traditional Winter Solstice Crafts: Herb Sachets & Orange Pommanders! Drop in craft, but limited quantities. As supplies lasts.

Close early

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will close at 6pm on December 23.

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on December 23.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will be closed Dec 24 & 25 for Christmas.

arts and crafts

Drop In: Salt Art Snowflakes

Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

We had sooo much fun doing this last winter, we're doing it again!  Bring the whole family; everyone is going to love this craft!  We'll start with the basics of paper and glue, but everyday table salt is going to be the magic catalyst!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

We had sooo much fun doing this last winter, we're doing it again!  Bring the whole family; everyone is going to love this craft!  We'll start with the basics of paper and glue, but everyday table salt is going to be the magic catalyst!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

snowman

Snowman Crafts

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Join us to make three snowman related crafts! Each craft will use different materials, and each one will be a different level of complexity. We'll be making snowmen out of yarn wrappings, tealights, and paper chains!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us to make three snowman related crafts! Each craft will use different materials, and each one will be a different level of complexity. We'll be making snowmen out of yarn wrappings, tealights, and paper chains!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

new years

Drop In New Year's Headbands & Glasses

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Come down to the library to design some festive partywear for your New Years Eve celebrations.  We'll use sunglasses and headbands as bases and then embellish them until they are worthy of ringing in the new year!  Open to all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come down to the library to design some festive partywear for your New Years Eve celebrations.  We'll use sunglasses and headbands as bases and then embellish them until they are worthy of ringing in the new year!  Open to all ages.

New Year's closing

12/31/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/01/2026 @ 8:00pm
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will close at 2pm on Dec 31 and remain closed through Jan 1, 2026. See you in the new year!

Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will close at 2pm on Dec 31 and remain closed through Jan 1, 2026. See you in the new year!

winter reading

Winter Reading Challenge

All Day 1/1 - 2/28
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

Cozy up with some new reads during the winter months to complete the Winter Reading Challenge!

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

movie

Shelf to Screen movie Matinee

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults, All ages

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

African-American History Month Display of Hats in Honor of Mae Reeves

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves.  The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Display of Women Hats will be the focus for the month of February, in honor of Mae Reeves.  The first African American woman from Philadelphia whom in 1942, became an entrepreneur by opening her hat shop, called Mae's Millinery. Ms.

Black History Month Knowledge Quest

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
All ages

In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage. 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

In celebration of 100 years of Black History Month, Lakeview Branch will be having a knowledge quest featuring 16 Black heroes who have each made history with their talents and courage. 

Take Home Heart Bookmark

All Day 2/1 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself! 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's day and National Library Lovers month with a bookmark you can take home and decorate yourself! 

Celebrating African-American Life and History Book Display

All Day 2/2 - 2/28
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
All ages

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

African-American Book Display, celebrating 100 years since the 1st "Negro Week" that was launched by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in 1926.

puzzle club

Puzzle Club

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Event Details:

Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!