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Life-Size Oregon Trail

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages: Load up your supplies and hitch up the oxen! It’s time to head out on the Oregon Trail in a life-sized recreation of the classic computer game. During your journey from I...

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Experience VR

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
All Ages
Experience Virtual Reality:

Ages 12 & Up: Create intricate clockwork mechanisms, save a fantasy world, become a spy, or travel to distant planets with either the HTC Vive™ or the Meta Quest 2 VR headset.&...

VCSC ELL Class

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:30am
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

English Second Language Class

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee & Crosswords

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Sharpen your pencil and your mind at Coffee & Crosswords! Spend an hour relaxing with crosswords or word searches while you sip on coffee and chat with other cruciverbalists—a ...

This event is in the "Babies" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Tiny Tot Time

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Tiny Tot Time:

Ages 0–2: Introduce your infant or toddler to new books, experiences, and skills while you strengthen your bond with them at Tiny Tot Time! In this group setting, your child will i...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoons @ West

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab your yarn and crochet hooks, your fabric and sewing supplies, or even your junk journal and washi tape for a relaxing afternoon at Crafternoons. Meet with a group of craf...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Big Read Book Discussion: Sitting Pretty by Rebekah Taussig

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Author Rebekah Taussig reflects on what it was like growing up as a paralyzed girl, what it means to live in a disabled body, and how disability affects us all in her memoir Sittin...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Finding Your Roots

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Family & Community, Genealogy & Local History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Uncover stories that bring your family history to life at Finding Your Roots! Through informative talks and research time, you will learn practical strategies for organizing y...

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies
Event Details:

Ages 0–1: Strengthen your bond with your little one through songs, stories, and bounces at Baby Lap Sit Storytime. Baby Lap Sit Storytime will help your child learn new sounds and ...

ArtStart

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Young artists are invited to experience this free art program that uses books and corresponding art projects to encourage creativity. For children ages 3–5, accompanied by an adult...

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Euchre Bustle

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Boardroom | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Can your team win the most tricks? Or are you going to go alone in this classic card game? Bring your partner and square off against other Euchre enthusiasts while enjoying light s...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Minecraft Night

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12–18: Prepare for your first night in a new world! Create your skin from paper blocks, craft your initial sword from cardboard, and gather miniature blocks with other players...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Empower Your Body: Essential Oils for Personalized Wellness

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about caregiving and future planning from Shelly Amerman of Thrive West Central Indiana while enjoying a treat. All registered attendees receive a Grand Traverse gift card to...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Navigating Disability Waivers: Insights from The Arc of Indiana

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness, Speakers & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Understanding disability waivers can be confusing, but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Join Ella Boyd from the Arc of Indiana as she explains how these waivers work, who qua...

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Wiggle Worm Storytime

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2–5: Start your toddler or preschooler on the path to a successful year in Kindergarten with Wiggle Worm Storytime. At Wiggle Worm Storytime, your child will build e...

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Main Library
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Bingo by the Books

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms A & B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Bingo by the Books:

Gather with your friends and neighbors for refreshments and be ready to shout, “Bingo!” as you play traditional and non-traditional bingo games with the chance to win prizes. Bingo...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

UEFA Champions League: Playoffs: Quarter-Finals

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Garage | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ages 6–19:The road to glory continues in the UEFA Champions League 2024-2025! The quarterfinal stage promises high-octane action as the top eight teams in Europe battle for a spot ...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

Music Makers Academy

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring, English Language Learners, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 4–8: Your child can sing, read, write, and play at Music Makers Academy! Every session of Music Makers Academy will weave storytime with self-made music, furry friends, and gu...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Cooking with Food Allergies

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

From rashes on the skin to swelling in the throat, food allergies affect millions of people every year—and can make creating delicious dishes that your whole family will enjoy diff...

Open
Required

12 Points Revitalization

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room | 12 Points at 12 Points
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

12 Points
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Maker Hour: Spring String Eggs

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 8 & Up: Do you and your child want to bring a bit of spring into your home? Create a simple diorama inside an egg-shaped string shell using basket grass, chocolate bunnies...

Open
Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Authors in the Making: An Amazon Publishing Guide

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 & Up: Are you an aspiring author who is looking to publish your first book—or a seasoned pro who wants to learn more about self-publishing your books directly to Amazon...