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DIY Summer Reading Tote Bag Decorating

11:00am - 12:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for Summer Reading by decorating your own tote bag you can use for all of your book hauls this summer. We'll supply fabric paints and pens and stencils.

DIY Summer Reading Tote Bag Decorating

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Lakeview Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview 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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Get ready for Summer Reading by decorating your own tote bag you can use for all of your book hauls this summer. We'll supply fabric paints and pens and stencils.

Tetris Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/1 - 6/14
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
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)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Tetris pieces throughout the children's section. Do you have what it takes to make your pieces fit together? Turn in your scavenger hunt sheet at the desk for a small prize.

Obstacle Course

All Day 6/1 - 6/30
Children of all ages
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Outside
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Jump, skip, and twist your way into the Lakeview branch during the month of June by enjoying the duct tape and chalk obstacle course along the front sidewalk!

Globetrotter Gordon

All Day 6/2 - 7/12
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Multiple Locations
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
Event Details:

Globetrotter Gordon wants to spend his summer with you! Stop by any of our buildings to pick up a Globetrotter Gordon sheet. Cut Gordon out and color him and then take him everywhere you go this summer.

Level Up: Game On with Game-On Trucking

10:00am - 12:00pm
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Lincoln's Kick-Off for Summer Reading Groups. 

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.

Drop-in: DIY for Dad

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make something special for Dad (or another important person in your life) in time for Father's Day.  We'll provide supplies and some ideas for inspiration, you bring the creativity! 

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.

Jamar Nicholas Author Visit

10:00am - 11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Have you ever wished you could get superpowers and become...extraordinary?? That's exactly what happens in Jamar Nicholas' series, Leon the Extraordinary.

Pride Bracelet & Pin Making Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come out and make bracelets and pins with us to celebrate pride month. (Or, really whatever you want!)

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/15 - 6/18
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
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)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

Level Up At Your Library: Reptile Olympics!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join staff from Forest Park Nature Center to learn about reptiles and amphibians, including what makes them special, how they move, and where they’re found. This is an interactive program, and participants will learn through puzzles, activiti

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

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

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/20 - 6/28
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
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)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

Special Storytime: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

10:30am - 11:00am
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come and join us for a very special Storytime celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Children of all ages welcome, but mostly geared towards ages 2-6.

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.

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

Do Art Productions

10:00am - 10:45am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

Clue Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/29 - 7/2
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
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)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where?

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

David Casas Magic

10:00am - 11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation. 

Closed for the 4th of July Holiday

07/03/2025 @ 6:00pm - 07/04/2025 @ 6:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on July 3 and remain closed through July 4.

Level Up at Your Library: DIY Make & Play Board Games

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Come out and create your own DIY board game, then we'll take some time to try them out!

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Iron Giant

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
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.

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Road to El Dorado

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
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.