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Baby Playdate

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community 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.

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time: LEGO WeDo 2.0

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore fundamental STEAM concepts through play with the library's various tech kits. Each month will be a different topic or kit.

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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required

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

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.

Toddler playing drum

Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required

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

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.

A large mansion with green glass windows, is in the middle of a forest. It is surrounded by a blizzard of snow. Two kids can be seen talking in front of the house.

Tweens Read: "Greenglass House" by Kate Milford

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun For Ones

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

This class will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun For Ones

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Electricity

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Join us to learn all about electricity!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Electricity at WingHaven® on December 23, 2025.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about electricity!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Electricity at WingHaven® on December 23, 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

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.

two children walking on a blue and rose colored background

Tweens Graphic Novel Club: "When Stars Are Scattered" by Victoria Jamieson

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

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

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.  

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Growing Minds: Polar Adventure

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

DUPLOs

Lego Builders Jr.

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
LEGO Builders Jr.:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday at Deer Run this week. 

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday at Deer Run this week. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A tree whose roots are in a Celtic knot

Winter Whimsy with the House of Branching Paths

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

You are invited to join The House of Branching Paths to explore the history of winter and the true story of the evergreen tree!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the program or event regardless of age.  

DUPLOs

Lego Builders Jr.

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
LEGO Builders Jr.:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required

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

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Chicken N Pickle

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Story Time:

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

Join us for a special story time all about winter weather.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us for a special story time all about winter weather.

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.

Two children reading a book with a flashlight under a blanket

Pajama Story Time

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Pajama Story Time:

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.