Events

Head to our Southgate Branch to get up close with trucks, emergency vehicles, and equipment from local organizations. Climb aboard, honk horns, and meet the people who operate them every day.

Bring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the Library's to read to licensed therapy dogs. This is a great way to practice reading skills in a criticism-free and comfortable environment!

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Calling all homeschool families! Connect with the library and other homeschool families in your community as we explore different topics with books, activities, and fun for the whole family.Sept 8 | STEM Challenge 

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Imagine, create, and build with LEGO® and/or DUPLO® bricks (provided). Drop by and use your imagination to build whatever your mind can dream up.

Creative play with building blocks fosters problem solving, enhances spatial skills,…

Calling all homeschool families! Connect with the library and other homeschool families in your community as we explore different topics with books, activities, and fun for the whole family.Sept 11 | Nintendo Switch Play Day

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Step into the whimsical world of Roald Dahl! Kids can explore fun activity stations inspired by his beloved books, with games, crafts, and surprises full of imagination and adventure.

Start your school year off right by being Internet Awesome! Kids will enjoy learning about internet safety through games and activities.

Activities provided by Highlights and Google who have teamed up to empower kids to be…

You're gonna be the very best, like no one ever was! It's time to take part in a Pokémon experience. Learn the game, identify the creatures, and explore many ways to partake in the Pokémon community.

Join us for a fun afternoon with your grandparents! Enjoy listening to stories, snacking on juice and cookies, creating keepsake treasures, and board games.

Become an artist and let your creativity flow. Each month a new art skill will be taught and a masterpiece will be created. 

Sept 14 - Tissue Paper Sports Collage 

Oct 26 - Corn Kernel Mosaics

Puss in Boots discovers that his passion for adventure has taken its toll. He has burned through eight of his nine lives. Can he restore them? Enjoy the movie while making a puppet. Rated PG.

Turn your art into a game! Design your own puzzle on a blank template, then mix it up and challenge yourself or a friend to solve it.

Your body is wacky, wild, and wonderful! Explore how it works and what it can do through experiments, crafts, and fun.

Create a whimsical masterpiece using a natural print technique featuring fall leaves.

Bring a favorite book to share or borrow one of the Library's to read to licensed therapy dogs. This is a great way to practice reading skills in a criticism-free and comfortable environment!

What should I expect when attending this…

Create your own custom buttons! Draw, design, and press your ideas into wearable art you can pin on bags, jackets, and more.

Calling all homeschool families! Connect with the library and other homeschool families in your community as we explore different topics with books, activities, and fun for the whole family.

Sept. 18th | Hola Hojalata! Create your own…

Explore the whimsical world of Roald Dah's stories. Create dream jars and giant ears inspired by the BFG, make a collage to represent Mr. Twit's gross beard, and listen to excerpts from the stories. 

For real life! Get ready for a tail-wagging good time inspired by Bluey and Bingo. Step into your favorite episodes of Bluey including keepy uppy, fancy restaurant, hammer barn and cubby. 

Tickets will be available starting at 10:00am on Saturday, August 1st. Get wild with a hands-on animal adventure from local expert Outback Ray! Meet incredible live animals from around the world, learn some cool facts, and…