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Sewing Open Lab

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with us!

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.
 

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Virtual Author Talk with TJ Klune

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with author TJ Klune! As he chats with us online about his newest New York Times bestselling book Somewhere Beyond the Sea!Register Here. Zoom...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an evening with author TJ Klune!

Starting a New Business

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Eric Beschinski, a business advisor who helps potential entrepreneurs interested in starting small businesses, will explain the steps and resources necessary to make your business ...

Registration
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Eric Beschinski, a business advisor who helps potential entrepreneurs interested in starting small businesses, will explain the steps and resources necessary to make your business a success.

Make It! Honey Dipper

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Turn your very own honey dipper on the wood lathe!  In this class, you'll dive into the world of woodworking as you learn the fundamentals of using a wood lathe, including ...

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Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Turn your very own honey dipper on the wood lathe! 

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.
 

Bad Art Night

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Other
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you want to make art, but worry about a “lack of talent” or others judging you? Not here! Using the provided materials, create whatever your mind can dream up without expectatio...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Other
Event Details:

Do you want to make art, but worry about a “lack of talent” or others judging you? Not here! Using the provided materials, create whatever your mind can dream up without expectations of perfection or beauty.

Fabrication Open Lab

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you are new to working with your hands or a pro woodworker or machinist, join us on the third Monday of each month! Bring a project that you're currently working on or star...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Whether you are new to working with your hands or a pro woodworker or machinist, join us on the third Monday of each month!

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.
 

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an e...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Cocoa & Canvas

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests, Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Come create your own winter wonderland masterpiece while sipping on hot cocoa! We'll use acrylics to paint a beginner-friendly snowy scene on canvas. You'll be able to display your...

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Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Local Interests, Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Come create your own winter wonderland masterpiece while sipping on hot cocoa! We'll use acrylics to paint a beginner-friendly snowy scene on canvas. You'll be able to display your painting as seasonal decor or gift it to a loved one. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Learn It! Leatherworking Basics

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn how to identify different types of leather, how to select the right kind of leather for different projects, how to safely and effectively cut leather, and more in this class....

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Learn how to identify different types of leather, how to select the right kind of leather for different projects, how to safely and effectively cut leather, and more in this class.

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.
 

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Virtual Author Talk with Amanda Montell

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, The Age of Magical Overthinking: Notes on Modern Irrationality.Register Here. Z...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as we chat with the New York Times bestselling author, Amanda Montell about her newest book, T

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Make It! Forever Note

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you have a favorite family recipe you want immortalized? Or maybe you want to give a letter with a more personalized touch? You can do all that and more at the Exchange! We'll t...

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Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Do you have a favorite family recipe you want immortalized? Or maybe you want to give a letter with a more personalized touch? You can do all that and more at the Exchange!

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.
 

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Virtual-Author-SethFishman

Virtual Author Talk with Seth Fishman

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company! As he gives an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning s...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Seth Fishman, Vice President and Literary Agent at The Gernert Company! As he gives an inside look into working with an agent and the beginning stages of the publishing process. 

Readers Corner

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome! Our title for discussion is: The Caretaker by Ron Rash Summary: "It’s 1951 ...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Talking Books

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome. Our title for discussion is: Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt  S...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome.

Make It! Valentine's Day Treat Bag

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sew a mini drawstring bag for your Valentine, perfect for candy, treats, gifts, and more! Learn the basics of sewing and become familiar with the sewing machine during this class. ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Sew a mini drawstring bag for your Valentine, perfect for candy, treats, gifts, and more! Learn the basics of sewing and become familiar with the sewing machine during this class.

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.
 

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Bookies

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for Bookies Annual Book Preview, Review, and Trivia. We discuss what we’ll be reading in 2025 and review our 2024 choices. We'll play a trivia team game based on pas...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for Bookies Annual Book Preview, Review, and Trivia. We discuss what we’ll be reading in 2025 and review our 2024 choices. We'll play a trivia team game based on past reads. Newcomers are always welcome.

Cover to Cover

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome. Our title for discussion is: We Were Liars by E. Lockhart Summary: "A beaut...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome.

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an e...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Genealogy 101

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn about your own family history! Access & Collections Librarian Laurin Katzmarek will explain how to get started with your own genealogy research. Learn about accessing arc...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Learn about your own family history! Access & Collections Librarian Laurin Katzmarek will explain how to get started with your own genealogy research.

3D Printing Open Lab

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share. An instructor will be present to assist with e...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share.

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.