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Family Storytime

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

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

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

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.

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

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! 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Registration Required
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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
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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...

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

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

Family Storytime

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
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...

Please join us as we read I'm My Own Dog

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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
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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.

Please join us as we read I'm My Own Dog

Create & Celebrate: Father’s Day Mug Making

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited.

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Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art
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Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited.

Rain or Shine: The Water Cycle

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature
Age Group:
6-11, Family

Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
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Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 16, 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...

This week is all about the color orange! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter recognition.

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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 orange! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter recognition.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 23, 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...

This week is all about the color yellow! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.


 

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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 yellow! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.


 

Cooking with Kids - Mini Pizzas

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Family

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

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.

Bubble Blast

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Outdoor Space at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11, Family

Join us for bubble-filled fun! We'll learn the science behind bubbles, create your own bubble mixture and wands, and experience the magic of bubbles!

*Fair weather event. 

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Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Outdoor Space
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11, Family
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for bubble-filled fun! We'll learn the science behind bubbles, create your own bubble mixture and wands, and experience the magic of bubbles!

*Fair weather event. 

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, June 30, 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...

This week, we are celebrating the 4th of July! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills and hand dexterity. 

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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 the 4th of July! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills and hand dexterity. 

Independence 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, July 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...

This week is all about the color green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

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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 green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

Family Storytime

Monday, July 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...

This week is all about the color blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.

 

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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 blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.

 

Family Storytime

Monday, July 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...

This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

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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 letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

Resources for Homeschool Families

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!


 

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

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!


 

Meet a Mini Horse with Reins of Life

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of their therapy horses for you to meet in person!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of their therapy horses for you to meet in person!

Family Storytime

Monday, July 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...

This week is all about the color purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

 

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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 purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

 

Resources for Homeschool Families

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

 

 

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

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

 

 

Resources for Homeschool Families

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

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Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

Resources for Homeschool Families

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!

Family Movie Night: "The Bad Guys"

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Other
Age Group:
Family

Enjoy The Bad Guys with the whole family before the sequel hits theaters tomorrow!

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

Enjoy The Bad Guys with the whole family before the sequel hits theaters tomorrow!