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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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Mural of the Month

All Day
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
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.

Take and Make: Cork Snowman

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Stitch and Snitch

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Bring any handwork project ie cross stitch, crochet, knitting, embroidery, etc to work on for an hour and a half while talking and socializing with others that enjoy it!

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!  

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!

Homemade Holiday: Mason Jar Cookies

11:00am–12:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration Required
Description:

Come to the library and learn how to make Mason Jar Cookie gifts for your favorite person!  We will provide the mason jars and dry ingredients. 

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!  

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.

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!  

Cookie Swap!!

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

We will be having a good old fashion cookie swap!  We will provide hot chocolate and coffee.

Everyone make at least 20 of your favorite cookies! Make sure to print a recipe to share.

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

9:00am–11:45am
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!  

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.

Take and Make: Wine Cork Reindeer

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!  

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

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!

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Cork Christmas Tree

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Once Upon a Gingerbread

10:00am–1:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1, 2, & Stage
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Bring the whole family and get into the holiday spirit at our gingerbread event! Build and decorate your very own gingerbread creation using provided supplies, candy, and icing. Then take your sweet creation home to enjoy.

Take and Make: Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*

Take and Make: Popsicle Stick Bird Feeder

All Day
Adults (Ages 18+)
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Onsite
Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Come to the library to pick up the supplies to make a fun craft in the comfort of your own home.

We will supply the instructions and supplies; you supply the creativity!*