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Closed for Memorial Day Weekend

All Day 5/24 - 5/26
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Yarn & Yap

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your fiber art projects and talk amongst friends after-hours at the library. Coffee and tea provided.  Adults only. Registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafting for Adults - Lady Bug Clay Pot Pathway Light

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
North Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Make a clay pot pathway light that looks like a ladybug.  Registration required.  Adults only.

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

Teen Digital Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Computer Lab
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEM
Event Details:

Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be!

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

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.

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

Colorful Sun Artwork

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Lakeview Branch
Registration Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Make a colorful sun decoration to bring the sunshine into your home this summer.

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.
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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Make Your Own Jigsaw Puzzle

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
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:

Level Up and make your own entertainment!  Come join us and decorate your own puzzle!  Keep it for yourself or trade with a friend!  All materials provided.  All ages!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride Month Black Light Paint Night

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Pride Month with an after-hours Black Light Painting Night! Paint a fluorescent rainbow, pride flag or anything your heart desires and watch it glow under the black light. Adults only, registration required. 

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

First Friday Art for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

June: Jackson Pollock

(no session in July due to holiday)

August: Andy Warhol

September: Frida Kahlo

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Pride Rocks!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Pride month has begun! Put some positivity into the world with affirmations of love and acceptance. Our canvas: rocks! While supplies last.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Masterpieces at Main: DIY Funko Pop Portraits

10:30am - 12:30pm
Adults
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

See yourself in a new way!  Learn, step by step, how to draw yourself or a friend, in Funko Pop style!  Instruction starts at 10:30 - don't be late!  Bring a friend.  All materials provided.  Ages: 16+

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

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.

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

Teen Art Lab: Infinity Origami Star

10:30am - 12:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Kicking off summer with something simple but also amazing.  With basic origami techniques, we will turn eight pieces of paper into a star wreath that can be turned inside out over and over and over again.

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

Catching on to Crochet

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Storytime Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This monthly drop-in teen crochet group is great for all skill levels. Grades 8-12. 

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All ages" group.

Fathers & Mentors Magic Card

11:30am - 1:30pm
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages
Main Library
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:

There will be a little magic when you present this card to your dad or other important figure in your life.  We'll give you a peek behind the scenes to see how it's done and then help you craft your card.  All materials provided.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Upcycled Craft: Board Game Journals

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Let's make something new and beautiful from something old!

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

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!)

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Pride Rocks! Painting Rocks ╰(*°▽°*)╯🎨

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop on in to paint some rocks about why Pride Rocks!! We'll bring the rocks, paint, brushes, and snacks, all you have to do is bring yourself and some friends to celebrate Pride Month :) 

 

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

First Friday Art for Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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:

Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. 

June: Jackson Pollock

(no session in July due to holiday)

August: Andy Warhol

September: Frida Kahlo

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

Baby Art

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

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

Book Bricks

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Add an artistic touch to your garden or yard by painting a brick in the design of your favorite book cover! Registration required to allow for enough supplies.

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

DIY Wreck this Journal

11:30am - 12:30pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop on in and create your own DIY journal to wreck! This journal is designed to go everywhere and experience anything and everything, to create memories and experiment without worry. 

 

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 "Adults" group.

Learn Something at the Library

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reading Tote Bag Fun

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Color your own Summer Reading Tote Bag Outreach Program, at the Grand Regency Supportive Living.