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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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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.

DIY Snowflake Mason jar on table

DIY Crafts: Snowflake Jars

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Community Room A

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Description:

We will make beautiful Snowflake Jars to help decorate your house for the wintertime! Add your favorite small candle to make them glow!

All supplies provided.

Instrument Investigators: Musical Petting Zoo

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

Description:

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. Get hands-on experience with various instruments by learning what they are, how they work, and the sounds they make.

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Kid Librarians

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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: Books & Reading

Description:

Ever wondered what a library is like behind the scenes? Take a special look at what librarians do all day, why they do what they do, and have time to ask questions.

The Kamogawa Food Detectives

A Novel Idea

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Community Room A at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

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

Instrument Investigators: Woodwind Instruments

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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

Description:

Join us for a musical adventure brought to you by Aurelius Arts Academy. This week we will be exploring woodwind instruments. Every Thursday in January there will be a new type of instrument we will uncover!

Open Mic Karaoke Night

OPEN MIC NIGHT!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Public Events

Registration Required

Description:

Welcome to Open Mic Night!

Warm up those vocal pipes and sing to some of your favorite songs with our very own Karaoke machine!

You must be 18 years or older to participate.

blue background with the words Career Spotlight in neon yellow at the top and a spotlight shining on Lisa Stephens picture with the words "with music teacher Lisa Stephens" along the edge of the spotlight

Career Spotlight

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

This will be a special storytime featuring a community helper, this month we will have a Miss Lisa Stephens, a music teacher.

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9 am					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Mobile Technology Lab is at Richards Restaraunt 9:00am–11:00am General Interest (All Ages) Technology Offsite Event This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Offsite Room: Mobile Technology Lab is at Richards Restaraunt Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: Mobile Lab location open to the public. No appointment necessary. Bring your device and Questions!!
10 am			This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Stories and Rhymes Story Time 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Stories and Rhymes Story Time Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
11 am							This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Jewelry Making 101: Valentine Necklace 11:00am–1:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Learn to make a delicate Valentine-themed necklace. Suitable for any experience level. All materials will be provided.
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3 pm						This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Power Your Job Search with Google Tools / Veteran-Specific 3:00pm–4:30pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Computer Classroom Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: This class is for our amazing Veterans. If you have served our country and you are no longer in the armed forces and looking for work. This class is for you. Google has amazing tools to get you started in the workforce.
4 pm			This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group It's a Mystery 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions Description: What will be we doing this month? It's a mystery, come and find out. For grades k-5		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Amtgard (Live Action Role Play) 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 0-5), Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Amtgard (Live Action Role Play) Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5), Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions Description: Some local Amtgard enthusiasts will share their knowledge of this fun, live action role play game. If you have an amtgard sword feel free to bring it along.	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Video Game Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Children (Ages 0-5), Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5), Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions Description: Join us for some rounds of video games. Who will be crowned the winner of the games?
5 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Aura of Mystery 5:00pm–6:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Teen Lounge Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions Description: You never know what we might be doing this month. If you like mysteries come and find out. For grades 6-12 This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Crochet Club 5:30pm–7:00pm General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Crochet Club Age Group: General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Meet on Tuesdays, bring your yarn and hooks and share tips and ideas
6 pm			This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Social Security Checkup 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops, Public Events Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Onsite Room: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Public Events Registration Required Description: Social Security Checkup