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Homeschool Happenings - World Tour

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Step back in time and experience the charm of a Victorian Christmas!

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Homeschool Happenings - Careers

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Today we will have Nurse Darcy from the Whitley County Health Department here to tell us how and why she decided to become a nurse, what she did to get where she is today, and what the typical day is like in her career!

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Homeschool Happenings - Hang Out

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

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

Celebrate the season with us at our Homeschool Holiday Party! Families are invited to gather for a festive afternoon of socializing, sweet treats, and holiday cheer.

book cover of sleepless in dubai by sajni patel

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

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

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! 

This month we'll discuss "Sleepless in Dubai" by Sajni Patel.

We'll pass out the next book, "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.

 

Elegant Harp Music for All Occasion

Elegant Harp Music

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+), General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Live Entertainment
Description:

Join us for beautiful harp music inside the library on a chilly Saturday morning.  

 

This is a free event, open to all who want to attend. 

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Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

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

This month come play the hit game "HEADS UP". This reinvented twenty-first century version of charades will have you laughing out loud. Bring a friend and see if you have what it takes to act out and give hints about what you see on the card.

cover of the book "the princess diaries" by meg cabot

Teen Tuesday - Bookflix

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

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

A teen run book club where you get to keep the book! 

This month we'll discuss "The Princess Diaries" by Meg Cabot.

We'll pass out the next book, "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours.

 

black background with a neon shape at the center, inside the shape is a board game and a video game controller. at the bottom in big purple lettering it reads "Teen Tuesday" under that it says "game night"

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Lounge at Onsite

Age Group:

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

This month come play the hit game "NEWLY WED GAME". This reinvented twenty-first century version of charades will have you laughing out loud.

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Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Exploration Station

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Attention toddlers!

Before 5

10:00am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Closing at 12 pm for Staff Development

12:00pm–6:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
Description:

We will be closing at noon on Friday, December 12th for Staff Development.  We will reopen on Saturday, December 13th at 9 am.

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Block Party

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
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!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Yoga Sprouts

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Classes & Workshops
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come relax your mind and body with some yoga poses, stretches, and mindfulness books.

This program is intended for children 5 and under.

Closed for Christmas

All Day 12/24–12/26
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Play Date

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Children & parents can participate in fun activities while interacting with others.

Closed for New Year's

All Day 12/31–1/1
Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

Baby Story Time

9:30am–10:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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. 

Baby Story Time

10:30am–11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
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.

Puzzle Palooza

10:30am–11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Let's have a puzzle party! Puzzles can help little ones with fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving.