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A bunny in red pajamas gazes up at a well-lit door and windows.

Family Book Club: "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane" and "The Rabbit Listened"

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

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 Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
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 our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
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 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.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Lets Explore: Origami

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
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, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, 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.

Button Maker Craft

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class. This program is intended for kids in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class. This program is intended for kids in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade.

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.

Family Fun: Globe Trotters

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Explore the culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some unique words and phrases, and even try a local snack.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the culture of the Democratic Republic of the Congo with hands-on activities, games, and crafts!  We will learn fun facts, how to speak some unique words and phrases, and even try a local snack.

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.  

Button Maker Craft

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:30pm - 5:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Valentines Diamond Painting Keychains

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make art and more! This month we will be doing Diamond Painting to create some Valentines Day Keychains. Make them as a gift or keep them for yourself. This craft is intended for 3rd grade and up.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make art and more! This month we will be doing Diamond Painting to create some Valentines Day Keychains. Make them as a gift or keep them for yourself. This craft is intended for 3rd grade and up.

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.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Button Maker Craft

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Shocking Static Electricity

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

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

Zap! Learn about static electricity and experience hands-on learning to create your own static electricity!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Zap! Learn about static electricity and experience hands-on learning to create your own static electricity!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community 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
Registration Required
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.

A boy rides his bike next to a corn field.

Let's Read: "Freaky Fast Frankie Joe" by Lutricia Clifton

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

"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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
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.

A large tree at night, covered in woodland creatures and ribbons.

Let's Read: "Wishtree" by Katherine Applegate

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

"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!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
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.

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 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!

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, 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.

 This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.  

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

Button Maker Craft

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own button pin using our 1 inch button maker.  Design and color your own image or use one of ours.  Let your creativity inspire you!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Vision

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Join us to learn all about vision and your eyes!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Vision at WingHaven® on January 27th, 2026.

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: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us to learn all about vision and your eyes!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Vision at WingHaven® on January 27th, 2026.

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, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Paper Airplane Party

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Challenge your friends and unleash your creative engineering skills with an exciting paper airplane party!

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

Challenge your friends and unleash your creative engineering skills with an exciting paper airplane party!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Pokémon: The Card Game

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

If you love playing the Pokémon Card Game, want to learn, or just want to show off your personal card collection and do some trading, join us! All experience levels are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you love playing the Pokémon Card Game, want to learn, or just want to show off your personal card collection and do some trading, join us! All experience levels are welcome.

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 Everyone

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

Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: Wacky Inventions

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Join us as we embark on an adventure through the world of wacky inventions! We’ll dive into fun facts about quirky inventions and the brilliant minds behind them.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Join us as we embark on an adventure through the world of wacky inventions! We’ll dive into fun facts about quirky inventions and the brilliant minds behind them.

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.

Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: No Fear Nature

Sunday, January 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learning more about our fears can help them seem less scary! For each month's topic, listen to a story, learn some amazing facts, and do a related activity and craft. This month, we're exploring the dark and nighttime!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learning more about our fears can help them seem less scary! For each month's topic, listen to a story, learn some amazing facts, and do a related activity and craft. This month, we're exploring the dark and nighttime!

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.

Library closed

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Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tue...

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!

Winter Lantern Craft

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 12:45pm - 5:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own Winter Lantern!  

Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops January 20, 22, 24, and 27-29.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create your own Winter Lantern!  

Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops January 20, 22, 24, and 27-29.

Recommended for ages 3 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.