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STEAM Saturday

10:00am–11:00pm
Kids 6-11
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM

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 lifelong love of learning. 

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!

Creative Kids - Catching Clouds

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: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

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 explore and then create our own cirrus, stratus, and cumulus clouds!

Maker Monday - Inspiring Artists (Part 1)

4:00pm–5:30pm
Adult
Hanna Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're paying homage to famous female artists. In this first part, we'll learn about Georgia O' Keeffe and paint an abstract canvas inspired by her love for flowers using acrylics and oil pastels. 

Tech Help

All Day
Adult
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Crafternoon - MAR10 Day

12:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Games and Play, Maker
Event Details:

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

Make your own kart and take turns playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kingdom Battle and Mario Sparks on our Nintendo Switch Cart! 

Creative Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

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!

Crafternoon

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

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

Hooked on Books

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Our title for discussion is: The Secret His

Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.

Tech Help

All Day
Adult
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Tech Help

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

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Cooking Corner - Pesto Gnocchi

4:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

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 curiosity and appetite for learning!

We'll be making pesto using herbs from our Lettuce Grow tower and fresh gnocchi from scratch.

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.

STEAM Saturday

10:00am–11:00am
Kids 6-11
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM

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 lifelong love of learning. 

STEAM Saturday

10:00am–11:00am
Kids 6-11
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM

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 lifelong love of learning. 

Pi-Powered Badge-Off Award Reception

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker, Presentation
Event Details:

Celebrate Pi Day with us at our Pi-Powered Badge-Off Award Reception!

Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

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

Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

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

Crafternoon

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

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

Tinker Teens

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teen
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

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

Creative Kids

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

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!

Tinker Teens - Manga

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

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

Explore Japanese art and stories, meet other manga funs, and get creative with drawing and cosplay. For this month's club, we'll use 3Doodler pens and air dry clay to bring your favorite characters to life, or create your own! 

Tech Help

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence.