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Chess Club

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Saturday Sketch Sesh

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: Carnivorous Plants

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:45pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
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.

Open
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: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.

Craft Supply Swap Meet

Monday, November 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Are you looking to find new craft supplies or get rid of some that you don't need? Join us for our swap meet!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking to find new craft supplies or get rid of some that you don't need? Join us for our swap meet!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.


 

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions 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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions 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.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Dinosaur Art

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Register Each Preschool Child

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

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

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

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

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

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.

Book cover for The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek by Kim Michele Richardson

Book Discussion: "The Book Woman of Troublesome Creek" by Kim Michele Richardson

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults
Book Discussion:

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.

Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

Cussy Mary Carter is the last of her kind, her skin the color of a blue damselfly in these dusty hills. But that doesn't mean she's got nothing to offer.

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

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

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

The Three Little Pigs of Piggyville Puppet show

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Open
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), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

AL-ANON

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Meeeting

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Event Details:

Meeeting

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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 forest scene during the winter. A young girl holding a lantern and a bear wearing a scarf walk through the snow.

Family Book Club: "Mustaches for Maddie" and "Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light"

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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.

Open
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.

Piggy bank on top of a calculator with coins next to it.

LinkedIn Basics

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Are you looking for a job or wanting to maximize your LinkedIn network? Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to help you achieve these goals.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you looking for a job or wanting to maximize your LinkedIn network? Learn the basics of using LinkedIn to help you achieve these goals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Dinosaur Art

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Register Each Preschool Child

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

Movie popcorn and a clapperboard

Wicked (2024)

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Movies & Music
Age Group:
Families, Everyone
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

Chess Club

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Crafting connections word art

Holiday Card Making

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Create simple and fun holiday cards with our supply of  cardstock, stamps, and crafting supplies. Learn different ways to bring personalized messages and craftmanship to your card making skills.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create simple and fun holiday cards with our supply of  cardstock, stamps, and crafting supplies. Learn different ways to bring personalized messages and craftmanship to your card making skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Make a Diffuser Necklace for Essential Oils

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Experience aromatherapy on the go! Essential oil diffuser necklaces are a great natural alternative to perfume and they might even improve your mental health. With diffuser necklaces, style meets function.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience aromatherapy on the go! Essential oil diffuser necklaces are a great natural alternative to perfume and they might even improve your mental health. With diffuser necklaces, style meets function.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.