Time for Twos

9:30am - 10:00am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Crafts 101 - Holiday Spiders

9:30am - 11:30am
Adults
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the legend of the holiday spider and make one. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.

Fun For Ones

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Kisker Road Branch
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Tiny Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Tiny Tots

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Corporate Parkway Branch
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Lego Builders Jr. class

10:00am - 10:45am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Deer Run Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Let's build together! We will listen to one story, then build and play with Deer Run's Duplo blocks! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
McClay Branch
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Time for Twos

10:30am - 11:00am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Spencer Road Branch
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Book Discussion: "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi

11:30am - 12:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Escaping from an arranged and abusive marriage, seventeen-year-old Lakshmi makes her way alone from her 1950s rural village to the vibrant pink city of Jaipur.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Rummikub

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Come to the library to meet new friends and play Rummikub. This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Book Discussion: "You Never Forget Your First" by Alexis Coe

1:30pm - 2:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Corporate Parkway Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down - even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Homeschool Explorers: Take Flight with the Wright Brothers (and Sister)!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: History & Culture, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Meet Orville, Wilbur, and Katherine Wright! Learn about their journey of inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful airplane! And try your own hand at making your own paper airplane!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Teens & Tweens Boomerang Fu Tournament

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Boomerang Fu

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

LEGO Builders

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Cliff View Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Let's Read: "The Dragonet Prophecy" by Tui Sutherland

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

DIY Snowflake Ornament

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a snowflake ornament out of recycled holiday lights.  We will be painting in this program so please dress to be messy.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Read to a Dog!

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
WingHaven® Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group Love on a Leash.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Teens Read: Manga and Anime

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Kisker Road Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Join us to discuss popular and underappreciated manga! We will explore Japanese culture together by exploring their food, fashion, lifestyle, anime, and more! 

Recommended for Grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Genreflection Challenge 2024

6:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 12

Book Discussion: "The Mitford Affair" by Marie Benedict

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to World War II and the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair follows Nancy's valiant efforts to stop the Nazis from taking

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Once Upon a Romance with Sarah MacLean

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Virtual
Open
Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Let's talk about the romance genre and books we love to read. This month's meeting will include a virtual visit from author Sarah MacLean.