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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Crafts to Go

01/02/2025 @ 9:00am–12/30/2025 @ 6:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Summer Math Challenge

All Day 5/30–8/1
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Level up your math skills this summer with the Summer Math challenge. Come in each week through the end of July for new math challenges!

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen Book Box

All Day 7/1–7/31
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Didn't get the chance to sign up earlier this summer? Visit the Lincoln Branch to fill out a survey telling us about your favorite books and interests and we'll pick out books and extra goodies for you.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Crafts to Go: DIY Bird Feeder Kit

07/05/2025 @ 10:00am–07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Stop by the Lakeview Branch for a DIY bird feeder kit. Take it home, decorate, assemble, and enjoy the birds it brings to your backyard this summer. While supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

07/14/2025 @ 9:00am–07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Busy Bees Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
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!

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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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Food Truck Fridays

11:00am–2:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out to support a local food truck every third Friday of the month, from May to August!

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Drop In: LEGO Builders Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play.  Third Friday of each month.

This event is in the "All ages" group
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

Closing for Summer Reading Party

5:00pm–6:00pm
Main Library
Closing
Branches:
Main Library
Description:

Closing Early for Summer Reading Party

Summer Reading Party for Adults (18+)

6:30pm–8:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell
This event is in the "Adults" group

Lattes and Lit Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.  

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Local History & Genealogy
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Interested in researching your family history?

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Summer Slime Time!

11:00am–12:00pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come on in and take a break from the heat by making slime with us! You will be able to take home your creation 😁

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Wellness Within: End of Life Planning

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us as we discuss the importance of end-of-life planning.

This event is in the "All ages" group

The Scrumptious Science of Ice Cream!

1:00pm–3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: All ages
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ice Cream Month at North Branch by stopping in to make your own personal serving of ice cream.  You'll also learn the science behind this scrumptious summertime favorite!

Make Art Your Superpower! Office Hours

4:00pm–5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Sunday Game Days

1:00pm–3:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. 

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sensory Play Sunday!

1:30pm–3:30pm
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Event Details:

Explore sensory stations with your little one, including rice, play-dough, finger painting, and more.  

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm–4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
North Branch
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 0-24 months.

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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group

Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online

11:00am–12:00pm
Children of all ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Be Internet Awesome is an online program for parents and young children to help them learn how to stay safe and informed on the internet. Join us to learn about this 5-step approach to play, learn, and stay safe online!

 

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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Pokemon Club

4:00pm–6:00pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Pokémon Club. Now at Lincoln Branch! During each club session you can play Pokémon TCG, work on a Pokémon craft or coloring page, and join in for some light hearted trivia while meeting fellow Pokémon fans.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Make Art Your Superpower! C. Annie Hart

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Join local artist C. Annie Hart for her class: Hello World! - Coding in Python. Students will learn basic coding commands and get familiarized with the interface of Python.