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Children's Reading Challenge

08/01/2025 @ 12:30am to 06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Multiple Locations
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Reading Challenge
Event Details:

For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.

march madness

March Madness: Mythical Creatures

All Day 3/15 - 4/11
Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Children of all ages

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

During the month of March, come vote on your favorite mythical creature each week. By the end of March Madness, only one of the creatures will reign champion! For children of all ages. 


 

water craft

Water Cycle Craft

All Day 4/1 - 4/4
Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children of all ages

Head over to Lakeview to do a water cycle craft! Crafts and their instructions can be picked up at the Lakeview Information Desk. Scissors, glue, and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be available upon request.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Head over to Lakeview to do a water cycle craft! Crafts and their instructions can be picked up at the Lakeview Information Desk. Scissors, glue, and colored pencils, markers, and crayons will be available upon request.

arts and crafts

Air Dry Clay Dessert Teen Craft To-Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Pick up supplies to make a mini air dry clay dessert. Available while supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up supplies to make a mini air dry clay dessert. Available while supplies last. 

arts and crafts

Crafts to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.  Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.

arts and crafts

Spring Crafts to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts

Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. 

STEM

STEM to Go

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last. 

sticker contest

Summer Reading Sticker Contest

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

Get ready for our annual summer reading program and design a sticker with this year's theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up an entry form at the Lincoln Branch and drop the completed form back off by the end of the month to enter.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Get ready for our annual summer reading program and design a sticker with this year's theme: Plant a Seed, Read. Pick up an entry form at the Lincoln Branch and drop the completed form back off by the end of the month to enter.

book box

Teen Book Box

All Day 4/1 - 4/30
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and pick up a welcome packet for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and pick up a welcome packet for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:

busy bees

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome!

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.

freaky Friday

Freaky Friday Double Feature

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a Freaky Friday Double Feature! Freaky Friday (2003 - PG) begins at 1:00pm and Freakier Friday (2025 - PG) begins at 2:45pm.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Watch Lindsay Lohan and Jamie Lee Curtis in a Freaky Friday Double Feature! Freaky Friday (2003 - PG) begins at 1:00pm and Freakier Friday (2025 - PG) begins at 2:45pm.

queer book club

Friends of Dorothy Book Club

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the Friends of Dorothy Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us every other month for books rife with queer characters and experiences! Dedicated to representing the wide range of identity and existence of queer people, the Friends of Dorothy Book Club dates, titles, and identities are listed below.

easter egg

Annual Easter Egg Hunt

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lincoln Outside at Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Come join in on the hunt for Easter Eggs at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and don't forget to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!  Prizes will be given to those who find the golden eggs!

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Outside
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Event Details:

Come join in on the hunt for Easter Eggs at the Annual Easter Egg Hunt and don't forget to have your picture taken with the Easter Bunny!  Prizes will be given to those who find the golden eggs!

pretend play

Pretend Play

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for two hours of pretend play in the Beehive! In addition to our normal Beehive toys, we'll also have activities focused on counting, fine motor skills, and reading comprehension! For children from 0-5, but all children are welcome!

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.

hatha yoga

Hatha Yoga

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Hatha Yoga incorporates three elements - yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Hatha Yoga incorporates three elements - yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served. 

Closed for Easter

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

Trillium Place - CORS Program

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.

wiggle worms

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3.

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.

ai workshop

AI Workshop

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.

crafts for adults

Crafting for Adults: Paper Wall Decor

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us this month to make unique wall decor from cardstock.  We'll be assembling pieces into a beautiful backdrop or individual artworks using glue and simple hanging methods like command strips or wire.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us this month to make unique wall decor from cardstock.  We'll be assembling pieces into a beautiful backdrop or individual artworks using glue and simple hanging methods like command strips or wire.

zumba

Zumba!

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served. Adults only. 

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served. Adults only. 

sitter

Safe Sitter Essentials

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:30pm
Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Registration Required
Event Details:

This course is designed to prepare youth, ages 11-17, to be safe when they're home alone, watching younger siblings, or babysitting.

playtime

Open Play Time

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

music and movement

Music & Movement

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am
Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Children's Activity Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

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.