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Week Calendar

Featured Events

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.

A red background with subtle fingerprints and scales of justice with the words The evidence room

The Evidence Room - Betrayal in Blue

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Registration Required

Description:

Step into the world of investigative true crime with our monthly podcast discussion group. In January, we’ll explore the chilling case of Sherri Rasmussen, a young woman murdered in her Los Angeles home in 1986.

Instrument Investigators: Brass Instruments

Thursday, January 22, 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 brass instruments. Every Thursday in January there will be a new type of instrument we will uncover!

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.

Plant swap

Plant Swap!

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Adult Services Area at Onsite

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 18+)

Library Branch: Onsite

Room: Adult Services Area

Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+)

Program Type: Public Events

Description:

Let’s grow together! Bring one or several healthy, pest-free houseplants or cuttings to trade and connect with fellow plant lovers in the community. Share your favorite care tips, swap stories, and discover new greenery to brighten your home.

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Stuffie Sleepover

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm

The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room at Onsite

Age Group:

Children (Ages 0-5)

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 a special storytime with your stuffie! After storytime, stuffies will get to spend the night at the library with their friends. Pick them up anytime on Thursday along with a keepsake from their sleepover.

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Time	Sun (3/01)	Mon (3/02)	Tue (3/03)	Wed (3/04)	Thu (3/05)	Fri (3/06)	Sat (3/07)
9 am					This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Friends of the Library Book Sale 9:00am–6:00pm General Interest (All Ages) Books & Reading This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Friends Bookroom Age Group: General Interest (All Ages) Program Type: Books & Reading Description: Find a "New to you" book!	This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 9:30am–10:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Baby Story Time 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Puzzle Palooza 10:30am–11:30am Children (Ages 0-5) Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Description: Let's have a puzzle party! Puzzles can help little ones with fine motor skills, spatial awareness, and problem solving.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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 Speed Puzzling! 10:00am–12:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A & B Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Games & Competitions Description: Put your jigsaw skills to the test! It's a race against the clock to complete a 500-piece puzzle. Please register your team of 1 to 4 members. This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group Toddler Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Children (Ages 0-5) Books & Reading This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group 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.
11 am
12 pm						Closing Staff Half Day 12:00pm–6:00pm Branches: Onsite
1 pm		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Homeschool Happenings - Art 1:00pm–2:00pm Children (Ages 6-11) Classes & Workshops Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Create your own kaleidoscope at the library! Explore color, symmetry, and reflection as you build a take-home kaleidoscope and watch dazzling patterns come to life. All materials provided.
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm			This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group Teen Tuesday - Bookflix 4:30pm–5:30pm Young Adult (ages 12 -18) Books & Reading Registration Required This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group 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 "Needy Little Things" by Channelle Desamours We'll pass out the next book, "Faint of Heart" by Kerilynn Wilson.		This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Art Lab 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Arts & Crafts Registration Required This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: The Lily Pad - Youth Services Programming Room Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required 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 4:30pm–5:30pm Children (Ages 6-11) Games & Competitions This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group 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!
5 pm		This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Create and Connect: Crochet 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops Registration Required This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Community Room A Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Registration Required Description: Are you a crocheter looking for a group to create with? Come join us to work on your own project or work on the project of the month. This group is intended for people of all experience levels and styles.
6 pm					This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Paperback Writers 6:00pm–7:30pm Adults (Ages 18+) Classes & Workshops This event is in the "Adults (Ages 18+)" group Library Branch: Onsite Room: Adult Services Area Age Group: Adults (Ages 18+) Program Type: Classes & Workshops Description: Paperback Writers is a creative writing group for people writing original work, irrespective of genre. Welcome to Paperback Writers. This is group for adult writers (ages 18 and up).