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Crafternoon

12:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

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

Around the World in Recipes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sushi and watermelon juice from Japan.

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.

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Virtual Author Talk with Marjan Kamali

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

Join us for an exciting conversation with internationally acclaimed author Marjan Kamali as we delve into the timeless wonder of her New York Times bestselling novel,

Zines 101

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Celebrate Make a Book Day by creating your own zine!

Zines are handmade, self-published booklets about whatever you have a passion for. Learn about different kinds of zines. Then, get creative and make your own zine to take home!

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:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! 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 will be learning about the letter I!

Crafternoon - Sew Rope Coasters

12:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

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

Learn the basics of sewing and transform cotton rope into accessories for your home. You will leave with new sewing skills and a new set of coasters!

Cooking Corner - Pizza Shark Party

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

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!

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.

Mommy & Me - Cricut Book Bags

10:00am–11:00am
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker, Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family program at the Exchange!

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. 

Mother's Day Crafting

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Get ready for Mother's Day! Drop in to make something special for the moms in your life.

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!

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 more advanced STEM lessons? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

 

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? 

Creative Kids - Bee Real

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!

Celebrate National Bee Month with bee facts and activities. 

Maker Monday

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-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 - Paper Bag Books

4:00pm–6:00pm
Everyone
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-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. 

Tinkercad Fundamentals

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

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.

Crafternoon - CD Dreamcatchers

All Day
Everyone
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

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

Reduce waste by repurposing old CDs to make beautiful dreamcatchers with yarn, beads and feathers! 

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. 

Page Turners

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
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 Sea

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Vivienne Ming

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a timely conversation on AI, humanity, and the next steps towards building a better future with self-proclaimed “mad scientist” Dr.

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!