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

Petting Farm Storytime

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:
After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group

Petting Farm

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Grounds - Outside at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Library Grounds - Outside
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:
After a storytime that Old MacDonald would be proud of, come outside to meet some our favorite farm animals!
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

INDIANA BIGFOOT RESEARCH ORGANIZATION

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

A fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information! In 2014 LeRoy was given the opportunity to take over the Indiana Bigfoot Research Association, building the IBRO into what it is today.

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

A fun gathering of curious people wanting to share stories and information! In 2014 LeRoy was given the opportunity to take over the Indiana Bigfoot Research Association, building the IBRO into what it is today.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 8, 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, June 8, 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

Dino Origami

Monday, June 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Fold, crease, and create your own paper dinosaurs! Learn simple origami techniques and turn colorful paper into roaring T-Rexes and more. 

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

Fold, crease, and create your own paper dinosaurs! Learn simple origami techniques and turn colorful paper into roaring T-Rexes and more. 

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

Playdate

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Bring your little ones to Playdate, a relaxed, drop-in program where toddlers can play, explore toys, and make new friends. Caregivers can connect while children enjoy a fun, safe space to learn and play together.

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

Bring your little ones to Playdate, a relaxed, drop-in program where toddlers can play, explore toys, and make new friends. Caregivers can connect while children enjoy a fun, safe space to learn and play together.

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

Before 5

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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

Before 5 is an organization that provides information and support for healthy brain development in children ages birth to five years.

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

Princess Party

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Attention all princes and princesses! Come to this magical princess party with royal training, a special storytime, and a meet & greet with four special princesses!
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration Required
Description:
Attention all princes and princesses! Come to this magical princess party with royal training, a special storytime, and a meet & greet with four special princesses!
This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, June 11, 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

Dinosaur Dimensions

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Hear a prehistoric tale in this fun pop-up show featuring four silly dinosaur puppets followed by a meet & greet.

As always, all library events are free, and no library card is required to attend!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:

Hear a prehistoric tale in this fun pop-up show featuring four silly dinosaur puppets followed by a meet & greet.

As always, all library events are free, and no library card is required to attend!

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

Baby Story Time

Friday, June 12, 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, June 12, 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

Environment Investigators

Friday, June 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
"Unearth a Story" by learning all about the environment with Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:
"Unearth a Story" by learning all about the environment with Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center of Goshen College.
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group

Mural of the Month

All Day
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.

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

Collaborative art projects are a fantastic way to bring people together, foster creativity, and beautify community spaces. Help us decorate our windows in the Youth Services Department each month to help brighten up the library.

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

Baby Story Time

Monday, June 15, 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

Clue Crew

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Calling all detectives, spies, and sleuths in training!
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:
Calling all detectives, spies, and sleuths in training!
This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group

Otherwordly Book Club!

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This month's discussion: "The Heartbeat Library" By: Laura Imai Messina

“When we cry, we save ourselves a little.”

-Laura Imai Messina

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

This month's discussion: "The Heartbeat Library" By: Laura Imai Messina

“When we cry, we save ourselves a little.”

-Laura Imai Messina

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

Block Party

Tuesday, June 16, 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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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!

As always, all library events are free and no library card is required to attend!

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

Teen Tuesday - Hangout

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite
Program Type:
Public Events
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)

 Need a place to unwind after school? Drop in for a relaxed teen hangout with games, crafts, and space to just chill with friends. 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Teen Lounge
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Public Events
Description:

 Need a place to unwind after school? Drop in for a relaxed teen hangout with games, crafts, and space to just chill with friends. 

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

Dinosaurs and Their Tracks

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join Professor James Farlow for an exciting presentation about Dinosaurs and Their Tracks.  Professor Farlow will also bring some specimens for viewing.  

This event is free and no library card is necessary.

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

Join Professor James Farlow for an exciting presentation about Dinosaurs and Their Tracks.  Professor Farlow will also bring some specimens for viewing.  

This event is free and no library card is necessary.

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

Storytime @ Morsches Park

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Outreach: Program
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)

Storytime in the Park!  The library will be hosting storytime, for families at Morsches Park on Wednesday mornings.  We will read, sing and dance under the trees and in the grass.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading, Outreach: Program
Description:

Storytime in the Park!  The library will be hosting storytime, for families at Morsches Park on Wednesday mornings.  We will read, sing and dance under the trees and in the grass.

Additional Information

This is a free event.

Please let us know if you would not like to have pictures taken of you or your family.

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

Electrical Extravaganza

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Students will learn about electrical current, voltage, conservation and transfer of energy, conductors and insulators. Experience the power of Tesla Coils in this electrifying demonstration!

Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Registration Required
Description:

Students will learn about electrical current, voltage, conservation and transfer of energy, conductors and insulators. Experience the power of Tesla Coils in this electrifying demonstration!

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

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 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.