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This event is in the "Everyone" group

Sew a Rope Bowl

6:00pm–7:30pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of sewing with straight and zigzag stitches as you transform cotton rope into a practical and eye-catching bowl. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Macramé Gnome-ntines

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

You will "knot" want to miss out on making your own whimsical macramé gnome! These gnomes can easily be added to a Valentine's Day garland and hung up on the mantle, or you can add a loop and turn one into an ornament.

This event is in the "Family" group

Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Reading Challenge Celebration

10:00am–1:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Cooking with Kids: Valentine's Day Treat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Use the Charlie Cart to make Cupid Crunch, a festive Valentine's Day snack! This a fun way to practice measuring and mixing skills. We'll enjoy our treats while learning about the history of Valentine's Day and reading a themed story. 

Presidents' Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Jenga Olympics

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Compete for the title of Supreme Jenga Champion! This fun tournament builds critical thinking, strategic planning, and hand-eye coordination skills. Play multiple Jenga games—culminating in a final showdown—with Giant Jenga. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Ozobot Olympics

5:30pm–6:45pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Program Ozobots to compete in events like curling and slalom skiing as part of your own Winter Olympic Games!

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