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Monday Storytime In-Person

Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, music, and play! Storytime begins at 10:00 AM in the Children’s Activity Room, followed by open play until 11:00 AM. This program is especially geared...  More
Date:
Monday, November 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Featured     Storytime  

Scrabble Group In-Person

Come and play Scrabble with us! We meet every Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm in the meeting room on the ground floor of the library behind the Reference desk. We have everything you need to play!
Date:
Monday, November 3, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

Rock Painting Workshop for Adults In-Person

We are painting rocks! Stop in a paint a rock or two with us. We will have Amy Gutsch who will teach us about The Kindness Rocks Project. The idea is to paint rocks with positive messages or images...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:
01:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Location:
204 S Walnut St
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies  

TEEN Creative Writing Club with Ky In-Person

Join a creative writing session to boost motivation and writing skills, suitable for all levels. Led by Ky, one of our library staff members. She has many years of experience in creative writing &...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Teens  
Categories:
  Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies     Featured  

Chess In-Person

Chess, the game of kings, is a two-player strategy game that has been played for centuries. Playing chess is said to improve brain plasticity and encourage critical thinking. Join us for a friendly...  More
Date:
Tuesday, November 4, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

Get Your Wiggles Out In-Person

Get Your Wiggles Out! For ages 0–6 and their caregivers. Thanks to our partnership with the ORC, this program is held at the Goppert Building. Kids can build, play, run, and burn off energy with the...  More
Date:
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Offsite - ORC Goppert Building
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Featured     Play Time  

Thursday Toddler Time In-Person

Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, music, and play! Storytime begins at 10:00 AM in the Children’s Activity Room, followed by open play until 11:00 AM. This program is especially geared...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Featured     Play Time     Storytime  

Chicks with Sticks In-Person

Join this wonderful group of sewing, textile, and fiber artists. It's fun and informal. Bring a sewing/textile/fiber project to work on or share with the group. Thursdays from 6pm - 8pm in the study...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
05:00 PM - 06:00 PM
Location:
Study Session Room
Audience:
  Adults  
Categories:
  Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies  

Chess In-Person

Chess, the game of kings, is a two-player strategy game that has been played for centuries. Playing chess is said to improve brain plasticity and encourage critical thinking. Join us for a friendly...  More
Date:
Thursday, November 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

Friday Toddler Time In-Person

Join us for a fun-filled morning of stories, music, and play! Storytime begins at 10:00 AM in the Children’s Activity Room, followed by open play until 11:00 AM. This program is especially geared...  More
Date:
Friday, November 7, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Featured     Play Time     Storytime  

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