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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 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 RashSummary:"It’s 1951 in Blowing R...

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!

Making for Celebrations: Chinese New Year

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Culture is a combination of creative expression, ethics, institutions, manners, routines, and values. Families are invited to learn about the origin and traditions around Chines...

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

Culture is a combination of creative expression, ethics, institutions, manners, routines, and values.

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

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.

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Event Details:

This week is all about stuffed animals! We will be making our own stuffed animal sleepover bags, which will help with concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! 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 stuffed animals! We will be making our own stuffed animal sleepover bags, which will help with concentration, creativity, and fine motor skills. 

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.
 

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, January 31st anytime before 1:00pm to drop off your favorite stuffed animal for the sleepover. Then, come back on Saturday, February 1st to pick up your friend a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Games and Play, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us on Friday, January 31st anytime before 1:00pm to drop off your favorite stuffed animal for the sleepover. Then, come back on Saturday, February 1st to pick up your friend and see what adventures they got up to!

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.

Family Storytime

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
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...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: 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 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.

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.

Family Storytime

Monday, February 3, 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 snowmen! We will be making our own paper snowmen, which will help with fine motor and 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 snowmen! We will be making our own paper snowmen, which will help with fine motor and scissor skills.  

Design a Valentine

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but have you ever wondered how this holiday began? Learn a brief history of Valentine's Day, listen to a reading of Cranberry Valentine,...

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

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but have you ever wondered how this holiday began?

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. 

Tech Help Table

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

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!

Creative Kids - Superbowl

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Family Game Night

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Meet your neighbors for a night of family fun at the Library! Board games provide family bonding, brain food, and less screen-time! Get your game on with a variety of board games t...

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

Meet your neighbors for a night of family fun at the Library! Board games provide family bonding, brain food, and less screen-time! Get your game on with a variety of board games to choose from, along with light refreshments to enjoy. 

Teen Engineering Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even ...

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

Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even build a can crusher!

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

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.