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Family Storytime

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week is Library Appreciation Week! This week's craft will help us build connections between the concepts in the story and our activities.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is Library Appreciation Week! This week's craft will help us build connections between the concepts in the story and our activities.

Family Game Night

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends for a night of gaming! We will have a variety of board games to choose from as well as our Nintendo Switch up and running for family fun! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends for a night of gaming! We will have a variety of board games to choose from as well as our Nintendo Switch up and running for family fun! 

Springtime Pot Painting & Planting Party

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature, Local Interests
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Welcome springtime with a fun craft for the whole family! You'll get the chance to paint your very own flower pot, letting your creativity bloom. Once your pot is dry, you'll plant...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, Local Interests
Event Details:

Welcome springtime with a fun craft for the whole family! You'll get the chance to paint your very own flower pot, letting your creativity bloom.

Spring Designs for Families

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Spring is in full bloom, and it’s the perfect time to get creative! Bring the whole family to the Exchange between 10:00am and 1:00pm for a family-fun activity! Choose from a ...

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

Spring is in full bloom, and it’s the perfect time to get creative! Bring the whole family to the Exchange between 10:00am and 1:00pm for a family-fun activity! 

Family Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, our theme is the letter M/monkeys! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, our theme is the letter M/monkeys! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 
 

"Here Comes Peter Cottontail!" Storytime & Craft

Friday, April 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter-themed storytime featuring the beloved Peter Cottontail, followed by a creative, bunny-inspired craft.

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Hop on over for a fun-filled Easter-themed storytime featuring the beloved Peter Cottontail, followed by a creative, bunny-inspired craft.

Cooking with Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! Cooking experience is not required.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! Cooking experience is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Family Storytime

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, we are celebrating Earth Day, which takes place on April 22nd! This week's craft will help improve fine motor and ripping skills.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, we are celebrating Earth Day, which takes place on April 22nd! This week's craft will help improve fine motor and ripping skills. 


 

Family Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week's theme is Gardening! Today, we will be be joined by Amy from Dunebrook. This week's gardening craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week's theme is Gardening! Today, we will be be joined by Amy from Dunebrook. This week's gardening craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills. 

Arts & Crafts Day

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Arts & Crafts Day to craft with us! Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand. Share your creations with others and discover the joy of...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity at our Arts & Crafts Day to craft with us! Bring your own supplies or use what we have on hand. Share your creations with others and discover the joy of crafting in good company.

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
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
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

Monster Plush Friends

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

This is a fun family opportunity where we will cut, glue, sew, and stuff pieces of felt to make very special plush friends. Learn how to use conductive thread and LEDs to make your...

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

This is a fun family opportunity where we will cut, glue, sew, and stuff pieces of felt to make very special plush friends. Learn how to use conductive thread and LEDs to make your monster's eyes glow!

Family Storytime

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week, our theme is Manners! Instead of a craft this week, we will practice manners together. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week, our theme is Manners! Instead of a craft this week, we will practice manners together. 

Family Crafternoon: Mother's Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers! We’ll read My Garden by Kevin Henkes, an inspiring story about a young girl's garden that grows as big as her imagination. Then, un...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers!

Fairytale Tea Party

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for the event of the season! Come dressed in your fairytale best and get ready for a magical day of fun and finery. In honor of Mother’s Day, we’re adding a royal touc...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for the event of the season! 

Mommy & Me Friendship Bracelets

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your little ones (or grandkids, nieces, and nephews!) to make colorful friendship bracelets together. Come enjoy crafting with loved ones, and leave with a beautiful bracelet...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Bring your little ones (or grandkids, nieces, and nephews!) to make colorful friendship bracelets together. Come enjoy crafting with loved ones, and leave with a beautiful bracelet. 

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.

Family Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week's theme is the Letter P/Pigs! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week's theme is the Letter P/Pigs! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition.


 

DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read Still Life by Alex London and learn to make DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint! Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with puffy sidewalk pa...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read S

Family Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week's theme is Spring! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week's theme is Spring! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills.


 

Memorial Day

All Day
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
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

Family Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week's theme is the letter T/Turtles! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week's theme is the letter T/Turtles! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

MellyPop! Presents: Chicken Little and Friends Puppet Show

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join Aunt Betty, Chicken Little & ALL the barnyard crew for this classic story with a cool twist-- YOU get to pick how it ends! This fun, interactive show combines puppets with...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Join Aunt Betty, Chicken Little & ALL the barnyard crew for this classic story with a cool twist-- YOU get to pick how it ends! This fun, interactive show combines puppets with music and comedy.

MellyPop! Puppet Building Workshop

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring to life! 

Family Storytime

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Event Details:

This week is all about the color red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

This week is all about the color red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.