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Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, July 7, 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!

Crafternoon - Cascading Stars and Stripes

All Day
Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

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

This month, create a patriotic wall hanging for Independence Day.

Hooked on Books

Wednesday, July 8, 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: Vanderbilt: The Ri

Tinker Teens - Terrific Trilobites

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, 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.  

Learn about trilobites and their living relative, the horseshoe crab! We'll also learn about living hinges and will use the laser cutter/engraver to make a trilobite friend. 

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, July 9, 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...

Doodler Pen Dino Creation

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 0-5, Kids 6-11

This summer is all about dinosaurs! Pick out a dinosaur to trace, then use the 3D doodler pens to bring your dinosaur to life.

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, July 9, 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, July 10, 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! 

Audio/Visual Studio Basics

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and exciting the Audio and Video Studios can be in our beginner-friendly class!

Cooking Corner - Floral Culinary Art

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake 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...

This month, we'll celebrate National Culinary Arts Month by making Garden Party Crostinis and learning about how edible flowers can add a touch of whimsy to a dish.

STEAM Saturday - Rainbow Paper

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsford Heights 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...

In this quick science experiment, learn how to create a marbled, rainbow pattern on paper using clear nail polish. 

STEAM Saturday - Strawbees

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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...

Learn all about Strawbees, a STEAM construction system with color-coded connectors and straws. Then, use Strawbees to complete a challenge.

Teen Engineering Camp

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Teens - turn your creativity into crushing power! Explore the world of engineering by designing and building a can crusher. Over four sessions, we'll learn about force, pressure, motion, simple mechanics, and more.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

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

Creative Kids- Spaghetti Sauce

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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!

This month, we'll be making spaghetti sauce from scratch.

Maker Monday - Build a Bouquet on a Budget

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna 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 how to arrange flowers for a summer bouquet from a local cut-flower farmer.

Maker Monday - Cricut 101

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring 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. 

Lathe Basics

Monday, July 13, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

Crafternoon - Weather Mobile

All Day
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Art, Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

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

Create a paper mobile featuring various weather elements. 

Tech Help

All Day
Fish Lake 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...

Cover of The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares

Page Turners

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
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: The Invention of Morel by Adolfo Bioy Casares&nb