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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

STEM Challenge: Earth Day Experiments

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, Math. Join us for this challenging look into the STEM world. Every month will feature a new activity featured around one of the components of STEM. This program is intended for elementary aged children.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Amateur Crafts with Angie: T-Shirt bag

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

We will be making a no-sew T-Shirt bag!  Bring your favorite old T-shirt that you don't wear, but don't want to throw away. We will make a reusable bag out of it. 

This event is open to the first 20 participants.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

We will be making a no-sew T-Shirt bag!  Bring your favorite old T-shirt that you don't wear, but don't want to throw away. We will make a reusable bag out of it. 

This event is open to the first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Bored? Let's Board!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring the whole family for an afternoon of friendly competition and fun! Join us at the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Pine Wood Derby Race Day

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions, Public Events
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
 Rev your engines! We’re calling all dads (and grandpas, uncles, or mentors) and their pit crew for a Pine Wood Derby challenge.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Games & Competitions, Public Events
Description:
 Rev your engines! We’re calling all dads (and grandpas, uncles, or mentors) and their pit crew for a Pine Wood Derby challenge.
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Master Gardener Series

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)

Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden! 

You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come learn about gardening techniques to prepare for your spring garden! 

You'll learn about community gardens in Whitley County and how you can apply the expertise of Master Gardeners in your own home.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Crafting Connections

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Bring your project and your personality—whether you knit, crochet, embroider, cross stitch, or just like to keep your hands busy. This is a relaxed, no-pressure time to craft, and socialize for an hour and a half.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - Careers

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

What does a children’s librarian really do? Find out in this homeschool program exploring the career of a Children’s Librarian! Learn about books, programs, and the many ways librarians help kids and families every day.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

What does a children’s librarian really do? Find out in this homeschool program exploring the career of a Children’s Librarian! Learn about books, programs, and the many ways librarians help kids and families every day.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Exploration Station

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Attention toddlers!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Attention toddlers!

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

A Novel Idea

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

"A reader lives a thousand lives before he dies...The man who never reads lives only one." - George R.R. Martin

 

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

Calling all creative teens! 🎨 Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens. This month, we’re making button art!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:

Calling all creative teens! 🎨 Join us for Teen Tuesday: Quirky Crafts, a fun and relaxed craft session just for teens. This month, we’re making button art!

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Family Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!

We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!

We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Junior Detectives: Uncovering Magic Coins

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:
Become a top-notch sleuth! Inspired by favorite mystery books, kids will dive into the world of detection with hands-on activities and experiments.
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Medicare 101

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer.  

 

This is a free event and no library card is required.

 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come and learn the basics of Medicare with Gregg Palmer.  

 

This is a free event and no library card is required.

 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Create, make, invent, and problem solve using everyday materials and craft supplies in this drop-in event. Let your imaginations run wild! Each month there will be a new invention that needs to be created to solve a problem.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Baby Story Time

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Homeschool Happenings - STEAM

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

How do braces work? Find out in this homeschool STEAM program with an orthodontist! Learn about teeth, jaw movement, and the science and technology that help create healthy smiles.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

How do braces work? Find out in this homeschool STEAM program with an orthodontist! Learn about teeth, jaw movement, and the science and technology that help create healthy smiles.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Otherwordly Book Club!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This month's discussion: "Watership Down" by: Richard Adams

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

This month's discussion: "Watership Down" by: Richard Adams

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Block Party

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Join us for a special type of block party! We will have wooden blocks, building blocks, alphabet blocks, and more!