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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.

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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 (6/16)	Mon (6/17)	Tue (6/18)	Wed (6/19)	Thu (6/20)	Fri (6/21)	Sat (6/22)
9 am							This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Tech Talk Technology 9:00am–12:00pm 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: Open computer lab. Bring your device and questions.
10 am			This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Universe of Stories Time 10:30am–11:30am 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: Youth Services Area Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Books & Reading	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Crafternauts 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts 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: Community Room A Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Children will make space themed crafts for our Summer Reading Program - "A Universe of Stories"
11 am
12 pm						This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Video Gaming Challenge 12:00pm–1:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) 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: Games & Competitions Description: Teens can complete with each other in the "Video Gaming Challenge". Prizes will be awarded.
1 pm				This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Digital Escape Rooms 1:00pm–3:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Technology 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 & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Registration Required Description: Can you Escape? These are Digital Escape Rooms with a twist. You will be paired with 2-3 other people to form a team. Using the computer solve riddles and puzzles to escape the reality of the universe.			This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Fun With Robotics 1:30pm–3:00pm 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 This is open to the entire family! Come explore robots with me. We can code, build, play, and learn how to control our robots.
2 pm					This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Out of this World Art -- Volcano Slime 2:00pm–3:00pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Arts & Crafts 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: Out of this World Art -- Volcano Slime Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Out of this World Art - Teens can make "Volcano Slime".
3 pm
4 pm					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Mobile Technology Lab at Burger King 4:00pm–6:00pm 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: Mobile Technology Lab at Burger King Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Technology Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary.
5 pm			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 "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group B at the Movies: Invasion of the Body Snatchers! 6:00pm–7:30pm General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Public Events 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: Community Room A & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: , Public Events Description: Join us for laughs, screams, and popcorn as we watch Invasion of the Body Snatchers!	This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Cook, Talk, & Taste 6:00pm–7:30pm General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops, Live Entertainment Registration Required 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: Community Room A & B Age Group: General Interest (All Ages), Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Live Entertainment Registration Required Description: Come cook with Chef Ray! He will be demonstrating Irish Soda Bread and some summery chilled soup. Yum!	This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group ABCDs of Medicare 6:00pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops, 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: Study Room 1 Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops, Public Events Description: ABCDs of Medicare This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Creative Play 6:00pm–7:00pm Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, 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: Creative Play Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Games & Competitions