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Hooked on Books

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for thoughtful discussions about books while building community connections. Newcomers are always welcome!

Our title for discussion is: Every Tom, Dick & Harry by

Tech Help

All Day
Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Tech Help

All Day
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 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...

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

This summer, explore the different collections in the Youth Department! We'll learn about each section and what books belong in it, so you can feel more confident when browsing for your next book! 

Intro to Sewing

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Learn the basics of sewing in this beginner-friendly program! We'll start with learning how to operate a sewing machine and practice simple stitching.

Cooking Corner - Watermelon Pizza

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Cooking Corner:

Participants of all ages are welcome to learn simple recipes, practice basic kitchen skills, and enjoy creating tasty treats together. No experience needed—just bring your curiosit...

Follow the trends and stay healthy at the same time. We're making watermelon pizzas with cream cheese and other fruits.

STEAM Saturday - Paper Bag Kites

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Craft your own eco-friendly kite, then go outside to watch it fly. You'll also learn about wind and air pressure.

Scroll Saw Basics

Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Scroll saws have a thin blade and are great for cutting intricate curves and corners through thin material.

Tinkercad Fundamentals

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Discover how easy and fun Tinkercad can be in our beginner-friendly class! We'll help you turn your ideas into simple 3D designs and teach you the essential features and techniques for creating models ready for 3D printing.

Maker Monday - Cricut Workshop

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Learn the basics of Cricut Design Space and the Cricut machine. 

Maker Monday - Food Dehydrating

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

This month, make delicacies from Anna's Orchard with a food dehydrator, which you can borrow from the Library of Things.

Woodworking Basics - Types of Joinery

Monday, August 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Different types of joinery are used for different purposes in woodworking.

Crafternoon - Tissue Paper Butterfly Art

All Day
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Use tissue paper to create a colorful butterfly.

Blogging Your History

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult

Ever wanted to share those family photo albums you have at home but aren't sure how? Learn how to add those old photos to your very own blog!

Tinker Teens - Tower Challenges

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Who can build the largest tower using only 12 index cards and tape? Join the challenge to find out!

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, August 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

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 - Rain Sticks

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Design your own rain stick and investigate how materials and design influence acoustics.

The Taste of TikTok

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Using the Charlie Cart, we will be making cheese-stuffed meatballs, as seen on TikTok.

Tinker Teens - Friendship Pins

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Make colorful, beaded friendship pins, perfect for shoes, jackets and backpacks. 

Historical Fiction Covers

Chapter Chats Book Club

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: Historical Hits

Tech Help

All Day
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 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...