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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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Time	Sun (3/03)	Mon (3/04)	Tue (3/05)	Wed (3/06)	Thu (3/07)	Fri (3/08)	Sat (3/09)
9 am					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group PPL Friends Book Sale 9:00am–8:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Public Events 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: PPL Friends Book Sale Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Public Events Description: Friends One Day Book Sale
10 am			This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Tots & Tales 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: Tots & Tales Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Musical Munchkins 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) 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: Musical Munchkins Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Musical Munchkins is an interactive music and movement program for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers and their parents.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Creative Play 10:30am–12:00pm 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: Creative Play Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading
11 am						This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Grace Lutheran Mobile Lab 11:00am–12:00pm 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: Grace Lutheran Mobile Lab Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary. Grace Lutheran Church This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Grace Lutheran Mobile Lab 11:00am–12:30pm 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: Grace Lutheran Mobile Lab Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary. Grace Lutheran Church
12 pm
1 pm			This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Bridge For Beginners 1:30pm–3:30pm General Interest (All Ages) Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions, Public Events Registration Required 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: Community Room A Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Games & Competitions, Public Events Registration Required Description: Learn to play bridge in this fun 9 week course taught by Janet Reed and Candice Yeakle!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Red Cross Blood Drive 1:30pm–6:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Public Events 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: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Public Events		This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Senior Center Mobile Technology Lab 1:00pm–2:30pm 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: Senior Center Mobile Technology Lab Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Description: Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary. Whitley County Council on Aging Senior Center	This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Intro to Macrame: Bottle Hanger 1:00pm–3:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Public Events Registration Required 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: Study Room 1 Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops, Public Events Registration Required Description: Come and create macrame hanging bottle decorations! Please bring your own bottles!
2 pm							This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Dark City Matinee 2:00pm–4:00pm General Interest (All Ages) 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: Community Room A & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Description: Join us to view A Slight Case of Murder. Popcorn and pop available.
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Fun With Robotics 6:00pm–7:30pm General Interest (All Ages) Robotics & Virtual Reality Registration Required 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: Community Room A Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Robotics & Virtual Reality Registration Required Description: This is open to the entire family! Come explore robots with me. We can code, build, play, and learn how to control our robots. This is open to the entire family! Come explore robots with me. We can code, build, play, and learn how to control our robots. This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Jammie Time 6:30pm–7:00pm Children (Ages 0-5) 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: Jammie Time Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading