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Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, December 27, 2024 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, we will be learning about holidays! We will make our very own pipe cleaner ornaments, which help with fine motor and visual-spatial 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, we will be learning about holidays! We will make our very own pipe cleaner ornaments, which help with fine motor and visual-spatial skills. 

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
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: Kingsford Heights Branch
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.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 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.

Introduction to Tai Chi Easy™ for Vitality Workshop: Stress Management

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Tai chi, often described as “meditation in motion”, is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that can easily be adapted to people of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Tai...

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

Tai chi, often described as “meditation in motion”, is a low-impact, slow-motion exercise that can easily be adapted to people of all ages, abilities, and mobility levels. Tai chi involves a series of gentle movements without strain to streng

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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
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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

New Year's Day

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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
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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

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, January 2, 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.

Creative Kids - Winter

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, Storytime
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, Storytime
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!

3D Printing Open Lab

Thursday, January 2, 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.
 

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, January 3, 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, we will be celebrating the New Year! We will be making a celebration wand! This craft is a great way to explore creativity, self-expression, and further develop fine mot...

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, we will be celebrating the New Year! We will be making a celebration wand! This craft is a great way to explore creativity, self-expression, and further develop fine motor skills.  

Make It! DIY Door Decor

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get creative this New Year and make your own front door decor! Join us anytime between 9:00am and 1:00pm to bring your vision to life. You'll have access to a variety of hand tools...

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

Get creative this New Year and make your own front door decor! Join us anytime between 9:00am and 1:00pm to bring your vision to life. You'll have access to a variety of hand tools to make your welcome sign.

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 6, 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, January 6, 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 a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome. Our title for discussion is: The Story of Arthur Truluv by Elizabeth Berg Summary: ...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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, January 6, 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, January 6, 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: The All-Girl Filling Station’s Last Reunion by Fanni...

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, January 6, 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 will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.    

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 will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.    

Adopt a Pet Rock

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

Have you ever wanted a pet, but didn't know if it was for you? Well, try it out with your very own pet rock! They are quiet, don't eat much, and don't make messes! Choose your p...

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

Have you ever wanted a pet, but didn't know if it was for you? Well, try it out with your very own pet rock! They are quiet, don't eat much, and don't make messes!

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, January 6, 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, January 7, 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!

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, January 9, 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.

Hooked on Books

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome! Our title for discussion is: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller  Summary: "Set ...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-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!

Pokémon Club: Pokémon Gaming Night

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Get your gaming on! Join us while we play Pokémon video games. Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun. Whether an exp...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Get your gaming on! Join us while we play Pokémon video games. Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun.

How to Apply for Jobs Online

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Come learn how to apply for jobs online from one of our Digital Navigators! Applying for jobs can be a stressful process, but you don't need to do it alone! Learn all about the do'...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Come learn how to apply for jobs online from one of our Digital Navigators! Applying for jobs can be a stressful process, but you don't need to do it alone!

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, January 10, 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, we will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.

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, we will be celebrating birthdays! We will make paper cupcakes, which helps with problem solving, critical thinking, and process art.