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Choose Your Own Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Family
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Creative Kids - Lunar New Year

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: 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!

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Olympic Pretzels

4:00pm–5:30pm
Kids 6-11
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Roll up your sleeves as we make soft pretzels from scratch using the Charlie Cart. Before baking, we'll shape our dough into Olympic rings to celebrate the spirit of the games. 

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.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Kids 0-5
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group
This event is in the "Teen" group

Homeschool Hub

11:00am–12:00pm
Kids 6-11, Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11, Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Choose Your Own Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Creative Kids: Winter Olympics

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill! Each activity is specially designed to ignite your imagination and let your creativity run wild. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

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.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Reading Challenge Celebration

10:00am–1:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Cooking with Kids: Valentine's Day Treat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Use the Charlie Cart to make Cupid Crunch, a festive Valentine's Day snack! This a fun way to practice measuring and mixing skills. We'll enjoy our treats while learning about the history of Valentine's Day and reading a themed story. 

Presidents' Day

All Day
All Branches
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
This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Jenga Olympics

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Compete for the title of Supreme Jenga Champion! This fun tournament builds critical thinking, strategic planning, and hand-eye coordination skills. Play multiple Jenga games—culminating in a final showdown—with Giant Jenga. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Ozobot Olympics

5:30pm–6:45pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Program Ozobots to compete in events like curling and slalom skiing as part of your own Winter Olympic Games!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Choose Your Own Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

This event is in the "Family" group

Wood Turn a Handline

6:00pm–8:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the lathe and drill press as you shape and assemble a handline. 

Please bring your own hooks and tackle to complete your kit.  

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.
 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten!