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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
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Power Up: Intro to Robotics

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together! 

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

Interested in robotics,coding, and all things STEM? Let's learn with Ms. Beth! We'll have fun coding, playing, exploring, and learning together! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Navy blue background with different colored bingo balls all around the word "BINGO"

Book Bingo

Thursday, July 30, 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)

Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!!

Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that!

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

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

Kids of all ages are welcome to come out to Book Bingo!!

Get a bingo, win a book; it's as simple as that!

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

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
yellow background with splatters of various paint colors and the words "Art Lab" on top

Art Lab: Experimenting with Sculpture Art

Thursday, August 6, 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)

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

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

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
lego club logo image

LEGO Club

Friday, August 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Drop in for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

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

Drop in for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Green background with gears all around, as well as a laptop, and what appears to a ball bouncing. In the center it says "STEM Challenge: Bouncy Ball Experiment"

STEM Challenge:

Thursday, August 13, 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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
a board game background with the words "Bored? Let's Board!" in bold letters written across it.

Bored? Let's Board!

Friday, August 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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! Drop into 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! Drop into the library to explore our collection of classic and modern board games! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
A child holding a spy glass to his eye with the words " Junior detectives - This Months mystery: Muddy Slime Adventures" to the right of the boy

Junior Detectives: Muddy Slime Adventure

Thursday, August 20, 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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
chalk board background with various drawings and the words "Inventors workshop" inside of a thought bubble

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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 6-11)" group
Navy blue with the words "Career Spotlight with Humane Society of Whitley County" across the top with a spotlight on the humane society's logo

Career Spotlight: Whitley County Humane Society

Thursday, August 27, 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)

Get the inside scoop on life as an employee of the Humane Society! Find out what their job is really like, hear awesome stories, and ask anything you’re curious about.

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

Get the inside scoop on life as an employee of the Humane Society! Find out what their job is really like, hear awesome stories, and ask anything you’re curious about.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Purple words "I'm Booked!" against a blue background with a row of children sitting and looking over books below it.

I'm Booked

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

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

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
yellow background with splatters of various paint colors and the words "Art Lab" on top

Art Lab: Experimenting with Leaf Art

Thursday, September 3, 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)

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home.

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

Join us every month to experiment and play with different art styles, techniques, and tools. Let's enjoy the process of learning new art skills while also creating a masterpiece you get to take home.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
lego club logo image

LEGO Club

Friday, September 4, 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)

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

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

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite

Closed for Labor Day

All Day
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

Closing
Branches:
Onsite, Virtual, Offsite
Description:

PPL will be closed on Monday, September 7th in honor of Labor Day.  We will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th at 9 am.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Green background with gears all around, as well as a laptop, and balloons holding up a UFO. In the center it says "STEM Challenge: Balloon Hovercrafts"

STEM Challenge: Balloon Hovercrafts

Thursday, September 10, 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.

Staff Half Day

Friday, September 11, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Onsite
Closing
Branches:
Onsite
This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
A blue background on one half, and an apple in the center of that space on the apple are the words " homeschool happenings library tour" and an image of a child shelving books. Beneath the apple are the words "September 14th 1 PM - We will start with a storytime and explanation of the homeschool happenings program, then a tour of the library and end with a fun scavenger hunt! Please register to secure your spot!" Then the other half of the page is an image of Ms. Kelsey leading a library tour.

Homeschool - Library Tour

Monday, September 14, 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)

Join Ms. Kelsey for a tour of the library! We will have a storytime, scavenger hunt and you'll get to know what the Homeschool Programs will look like this year! 

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:

Join Ms. Kelsey for a tour of the library! We will have a storytime, scavenger hunt and you'll get to know what the Homeschool Programs will look like this year! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
chalk board background with various drawings and the words "Inventors workshop" inside of a thought bubble

Inventor's Workshop

Friday, September 18, 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 6-11)" group
blue background with an apple in the center of the left side and the words "homeschool happenings hang out" on it. Beneath that, the words "September 21 @ 1PM - Let's play a few ice breaker games to get to know each other at the start of the new school year - Please register to secure your spot". on the right of the apple are two kids playing a game!

Homeschool - Hang out

Monday, September 21, 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)

Come in to this hangout ready to answer questions! We will be playing ice breaker games in order to get to know one another, and get used to speaking up in class.

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:

Come in to this hangout ready to answer questions! We will be playing ice breaker games in order to get to know one another, and get used to speaking up in class.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Purple words "I'm Booked!" against a blue background with a row of children sitting and looking over books below it.

I'm Booked

Friday, September 25, 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)

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

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

Let's spend the afternoon reading! Grab some snacks, your most cozy blanket, and all of your favorite books!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
blue background with an apple in the center of the left side and the words "homeschool happenings show and tell" on it. Beneath that, the words "September 28 @ 1PM - Work on your public speaking skills while we showcase our favorite things in show and tell! - Please register to secure your spot". on the right of the apple is a little girl showing off her lego collection

Homeschool - Show & Tell

Monday, September 28, 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)

In this weeks Homeschool program we are going to do Show and Tell! Bring your most favorite thing and tell us why you love it so much. Practice your public speaking and good listening skills in this program presented by you. 

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:

In this weeks Homeschool program we are going to do Show and Tell! Bring your most favorite thing and tell us why you love it so much. Practice your public speaking and good listening skills in this program presented by you. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
lego club logo image

LEGO Club

Friday, October 2, 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)

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

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 6-11)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Join us for LEGO Club. Each month there will be a new challenge on what you can build with LEGOs!

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

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
a light blue background with an image of an apple with the words "homeschool happenings, career explorers" on it, as well as a picture of a child reading a book. Below it are the words "october 5 1:00 pm listen to mayor daniel talk to see what it is like to be mayor! You can ask him all your questions and then afterwards, we will do an activity. Please register to secure your spot"

Homeschool - Career Explorers

Monday, October 5, 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)

Listen to Mayor Daniel talk about what it is like to be Mayor! you can ask him all your questions, and then afterwards, we will do an activity. 

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:

Listen to Mayor Daniel talk about what it is like to be Mayor! you can ask him all your questions, and then afterwards, we will do an activity. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Green background with gears all around, as well as a laptop, and a sticker with a lava lamp in it. In the center it says "STEM Challenge: Lava Lamp Creations"

STEM Challenge: Lava Lamp Creations

Thursday, October 8, 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.