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10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group

Bookies

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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: Our Missing Hearts by Celeste N

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

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids 0-5
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
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 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:

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!

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

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. 

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

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. 

11 am
12 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

Cover to Cover

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-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 Supremes at Ea

This event is in the "Everyone" group

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.

1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group

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.

4 pm
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 "Everyone" group

Maker Monday - May the 4th Be With You

4:00pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
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. 

Make your own mini Star Wars inspired key chain. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

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

Creative Kids - Star Wars

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose 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 May 4th (a little late) with stories, a character craft, and LEGO droid builds that will be out of this world!

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Cooking Corner

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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

All Things True Crime Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their way into the genre through podcasts—All Things True Crime is the boo

6 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group

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!