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

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Virtual Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person. 

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

The dog days of summer got you down? Cool off indoors for a day with our Movie Marathon! We will have back to back movie showings from 12:00-6:00. One bag of popcorn will be provided per person. 

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

Bottle Cap Flower

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

Join us for a fun night of making bottle cap flowers! This is a cute little decoration that can be added to a potted plant or in your garden!

 All Supplies Provided

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

Join us for a fun night of making bottle cap flowers! This is a cute little decoration that can be added to a potted plant or in your garden!

 All Supplies Provided

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Antique Typewriter with Paper

Paperback Writers Workshop

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us for our Paperback Writers Summer Writing workshop lead by a local author!

This event is free and does NOT require a library to attend.

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

Friday, July 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
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Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 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 0-5)" group
pink circle with the firefly book award logo in the middle the words firefly awards storytime surrounding the picture with white stars separating the words

Firefly Storytime

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

This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.

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

This will be a very special storytime where we will read all of the books nominated for this year's Firefly Award.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group
yellow circle with a picture of a baby reading a book in the middle the words baby storytime surrounding the picture with white stars separating the words

Baby Story Time

Monday, July 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

Crafting Connections

Monday, July 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
children on their grandparents shoulders in their house with the words "Grandparent's Playdate" in the top right corner

Grandparent's Playdate

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Bring your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.

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

Bring your grandparents to the library! Spend the morning together for a special playdate where you can play, discover, and bond. This program is designed for age 0-5 and their families.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
The Matchmaker's Gift

A Novel Idea

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services 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: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
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
Purple background with a teal picture frame. Inside the frame is a goose wearing a pink wizard costume with the words "Teen Tuesday" above it, and "Saved by the Binge" below it.

Teen Tuesday - Game Night

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

Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Minute to Win It! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.

 

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

Teen Tuesday: Game Night featuring Minute to Win It! Learn the rules, play with friends, and enjoy a low-pressure night of fun. No prior experience required.

 

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

Storytime @ Morsches Park

Wednesday, July 15, 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
navy blue background with a frame, inside of which is abstract art and the letters "FW MOA - Fort Wayne Museum of Art". Surrounding the frame are the words "Summer at the library - Artistic Detective"

Artisitc Detective

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Live Entertainment
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)

Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell?  Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.

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

Become a Detective by looking at a collection of artwork for clues to understand the story the artist is telling. What stories do portraits tell?  Enjoy a short drawing activity afterwards to practice what you've learned.

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

Brush With Madness- Painted Pots

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Come paint clay flower pots with us!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card

Space is limited to the first 20 participants, so come early to secure your spot! 

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Description:

Come paint clay flower pots with us!

This program is free to attend and does NOT require a library card

Space is limited to the first 20 participants, so come early to secure your spot! 

Doors will open at 5:25 p.m.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
pink sunglasses decorated with paint and charms

All Together at the Library

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

All Together at the Library is a monthly program designed to create a welcoming, inclusive space for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to connect, participate, and feel part of library life.

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

All Together at the Library is a monthly program designed to create a welcoming, inclusive space for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to connect, participate, and feel part of library life.

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

Thursday, July 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
The image has a blackboard background with colorful chalk-style drawings. In the center, inside a large white cloud outline, are the words “INVENTOR’S WORKSHOP” written in bold, uppercase, green letters.

Inventor's Workshop

Thursday, July 16, 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.

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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
yellow circle with a picture of a baby reading a book in the middle the words baby storytime surrounding the picture with while stars separating the words

Baby Story Time

Friday, July 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
orange circle with a picture of a kids in the middle the words toddler storytime surrounding the picture with white stars separating the words

Toddler Storytime

Friday, July 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
Flower Bingo

Flower Bingo

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community Room A at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

Join us for some friendly morning Flower Bingo and get the chance to win some fun prizes!

This event is free and does not require a library card to attend

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

Join us for some friendly morning Flower Bingo and get the chance to win some fun prizes!

This event is free and does not require a library card to attend

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, July 17, 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 "Children (Ages 6-11)" group
Chalk drawn dinosaur craft

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
yellow circle with a picture of a baby reading a book in the middle the words baby storytime surrounding the picture with white stars separating the words

Baby Story Time

Monday, July 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 "Adults (Ages 18+)" group
"The God of the Woods" by: Liz Moore

Otherwordly Book Club!

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cattail Corner - Adult Services at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 18+)

This month's discussion: "The God of the Woods" by: Liz Moore

“We can do as we please, if we only learn not to care so much about what people think.”

-Liz Moore

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Cattail Corner - Adult Services
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Description:

This month's discussion: "The God of the Woods" by: Liz Moore

“We can do as we please, if we only learn not to care so much about what people think.”

-Liz Moore