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Book Discussion: "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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.

"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

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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
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.

"A gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.

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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.

Lunch @ the Library

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Lunch @ the Library:

Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search.  Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through A...

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness

Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. 

Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 

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Accommodations

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

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Rummikub

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Rummikub

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rummikub

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Accommodations

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

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Book Discussion: "None of This is True" by Lisa Jewell

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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.

"Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday.

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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
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.

"Celebrating her forty-fifth birthday at her local pub, popular podcaster Alix Summers crosses paths with an unassuming woman called Josie Fair. Josie, it turns out, is also celebrating her forty-fifth birthday.

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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.

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Teens and Tweens Video Game Hangout

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 

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Accommodations

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

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Chickenfoot Dominoes

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Head on over to the WingHaven® Branch and join us as we play a fun, simple, easy-to-learn version of dominoes called Chickenfoot! 

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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Head on over to the WingHaven® Branch and join us as we play a fun, simple, easy-to-learn version of dominoes called Chickenfoot! 

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Accommodations

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

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Let's Explore: Herb Gardens

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, 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.

Come learn about herbs and plant some to take home and grow!

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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Come learn about herbs and plant some to take home and grow!

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.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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Let's Explore: Painting with Impressionism

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

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

Embrace the theme of Spencer Road's Summer Challenge with painting! Learn about the history of impressionism, and try it out for yourself!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

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

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

Embrace the theme of Spencer Road's Summer Challenge with painting! Learn about the history of impressionism, and try it out for yourself!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

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Accommodations

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

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Beading Basics: Patriotic Bracelet

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Kick off summer by creating a simple red, white, and blue bracelet -- then complete the look with a matching pair of earrings.

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kick off summer by creating a simple red, white, and blue bracelet -- then complete the look with a matching pair of earrings.

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Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl.

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl.

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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.  

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting 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.

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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
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.

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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.

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Let's Read: "Baby-Sitters Club: Volume 1 - Kristy's Great Idea" by Raina Telgemeier

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting 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!

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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!

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Accommodations

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

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DIY Button Mosaic Artwork

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us for a fun, hands-on craft program where you’ll use colorful buttons to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic artwork. For Ages 18+

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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun, hands-on craft program where you’ll use colorful buttons to create a beautiful, one-of-a-kind mosaic artwork. For Ages 18+

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Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

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Read to a Dog - Love on a Leash

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, 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.

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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
Registration Required

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

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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.

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Genreflection Challenge 2025

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

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Color the World with Dino O'Dell

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seven continents and highlights d

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether unearthing the mysterious treasures of King Tut’s tomb, gasping in the thin atmosphere atop Mount Everest, or learning to swim with piranhas in the Amazon River, this journey transports the audience to all seven continents and highlights d

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Accommodations

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

AL-ANON

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
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Meeeting

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Book Discussion: "The Year of Living Constitutionally" by A.J. Jacobs

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
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.

The New York Times bestselling author of The Year of Living Biblically chronicles his hilarious adventures in attempting to follow the original meaning of the Constitution, as he searches for answers to one of

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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.

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Once Upon a Romance

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us in discussing the romance genre and the books we love to read.

Participate or just hang out to hear why we love romance books and get some great recommendations from library staff members who are enthusiastic romance readers.

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Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in discussing the romance genre and the books we love to read.

Participate or just hang out to hear why we love romance books and get some great recommendations from library staff members who are enthusiastic romance readers.

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Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Coffee and Conversation:

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

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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.

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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

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Story Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting 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.

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

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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.

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Story Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting 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.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

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Accommodations

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

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Story Time

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting 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 a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting 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 a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! 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.