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Shiver Me Paintbrush Puppet Show In-Person

You're Invited! The Franklin County Children's Literature Festival Committee is excited to invite the public to this year's puppet show, specially presented for Franklin County students in grades...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Time:
08:30 AM - 09:30 AM
Location:
Offsite - Ottawa Memorial Auditorium
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Featured  

Storytime In-Person

Come enjoy stories, music, and play. Storytime starts at 10AM, in the children's activity room, followed by open play until 11AM. Recommended for 3-6 year olds. ALL ages are welcome. Please come to...  More
Date:
Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Play Time     Storytime  

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, April 29, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

Toddler Time In-Person

Come enjoy stories, fingerplays, music, and play. Storytime starts at 10AM, in the children's activity room, followed by open play. Recommended for children 0-3 years old, but ALL ages are welcome....  More
Date:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  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 5pm - 8pm in the Study...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
05:00 PM - 08:00 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, May 1, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

Storytime In-Person

Come enjoy stories, music, and play. Storytime starts at 10AM, in the children's activity room, followed by open play until 11AM. Recommended for 3-6 year olds. ALL ages are welcome. Please come to...  More
Date:
Friday, May 2, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location:
Activity Room
Audience:
  Kids  
Categories:
  Play Time     Storytime  

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, May 6, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

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 5pm - 8pm in the Study...  More
Date:
Thursday, May 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
05:00 PM - 08:00 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, May 8, 2025 Show more dates
Time:
06:00 PM - 07:45 PM
Location:
Reference
Audience:
  Adults     Teens     Kids  
Categories:
  Games & Gaming  

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