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Holiday Closing

All Day 5/26 - 5/27
Main Library, West Branch Library

All Library locations will be closed in observance of this holiday.

Closing
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Summer Reading Kick-Off: Foam Homies

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawn at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ages 0–15: Start the summer with a splash at the Summer Reading Kick-Off! Play in the blast from the Foam Homies’ foam cannon, toss around beach balls, and dance to the music, or l...

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

Coordinates Keepsake

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 13 & Up: Do you have a special place you want to remember? Learn how to find your location’s longitude and latitude, then use the Haute Create laser engraver to make a key...

Closed
Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Art Corner: String Painting

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6–11: Capture the joy of creating art with your child this summer! Each session of Summer Art Corner will introduce your child to a new process for creating art and develop th...

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

Adventures Unbound: A Library D&D Campaign

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 & Up: Have you ever dreamed of being a formidable fighter wielding a broadsword or a cunning wizard with a tome of arcane spells in hand? Whether you’re an experienced ...

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

"Ice" Skating Party

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Ages 2–10: Take a spin around the rink with your little ones at the “Ice” Skating Party—no snow or ice required! Instead, your child will glide across the floor to music on plastic...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Card Club

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12–18: Put your cards on the table at Teen Card Club! Learn the rules of classic card games—including Rummy, Crazy Eights, or Nertz—or try out popular contemporary card games ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club: Space and Beyond

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7–12: In R.A. Montgomery’s Space and Beyond, your parents are crew members on an intergalactic spaceship—and from two different galaxies. Even though you’ve grown up on the sh...

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

Learn & Play: Hues and Cues

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 10 & Up: Connect color to words with Hues & Cues, a vibrant game of communication! Guess the correct color based on one- and two-word clues; the closer you are to the ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech Savvy Seniors: Beanstack

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, Education & Tutoring, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to join Summer Reading 2024: Adventure Begins in Your Library in a relaxed environment with Tech Savvy Seniors! This introduction to Beanstack will show you how to sign u...

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Music Makers Storytime

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Read, Education & Tutoring, English Language Learners, Family & Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies
Music Makers Storytime:

Ages 0–5: Whether you’re looking to bond with your little one, meet new friends, or prepare for their first day at Kindergarten, you can capture your child’s imagination at Music M...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art Adventures for Teens

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12–18: Are you looking for inspiration or eager to try a new technique? At Art Adventure for Teens, you’ll be able to experiment with a variety of artistic mediums, including ...

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

AR Adventure Quest

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12 & Up: Escape from a dangerous dungeon using the Meta Quest 2 VR headset! Jump over pits, dodge swinging blades, and avoid falling blocks as you make your way through on...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club: Zombie Penpal

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7–12: Something strange is happening in Pointy Hill, Maine, in Ken McMurty’s Zombie Penpal. The new girl, Rose, looks a lot like your pen pal Sam, but Sam has been missing for...

Open
Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Hour: Spread Joy to Seniors & Soldiers

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community, Summer Reading
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages: Send a smile to an older person or a member of the military at Community Hour! Drop by the Main Library to write a letter to a senior, a soldier, or both, add decorations...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Libratory

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening & Nature, STEAM Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Age 6–11: Do you have a budding artist or a mad scientist whose creativity is waiting to be unleashed? Stop by the Libratory and get ready to experiment! Libratory takes ideas from...

This event is in the "Babies" group.

Music Makers Storytime

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Community Read, Education & Tutoring, English Language Learners, Family & Community, Storytime, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Babies
Music Makers Storytime:

Ages 0–5: Whether you’re looking to bond with your little one, meet new friends, or prepare for their first day at Kindergarten, you can capture your child’s imagination at Music M...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Explore Nature at Fowler Park

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community
Program Type:
Family & Community, Gardening & Nature, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6–11: Take a guided hike through Fowler Park and learn about the native animals that live in the Wabash Valley. 

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Art Corner: Black Glue and Watercolors

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 6–11: Introduce your child to new ways to make art at Summer Art Corner! Each session will focus on a new process and different materials meant to encourage open-ended creativ...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Cardboard Creations

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities, Summer Reading, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 6–12: Prepare for an adventure with Makedo®, an easy-to-use construction tool kit! Your child can use the Makedo® tools to fold, cut, and even screw pieces of cardboard togeth...

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

Adventures Unbound: A Library D&D Experience

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 16 & Up: Have you ever dreamed of being a formidable fighter wielding a broadsword or a cunning wizard with a tome of arcane spells in hand? Whether you’re an experienced ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Choose Your Own Adventure Book Club: The Magic of the Unicorn

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 7–12: Think quickly and be brave as you venture into a fantasy world in Deborah Lerme Goodman’s The Magic of the Unicorn! Your small village’s water supply is badly polluted, ...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

DIY Faux Stained Glass for Teens

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 12-18: Make a colorful piece of art using paint, glue, and a picture frame at DIY Faux Stained Glass for Teens! 

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

Learn & Play: Hues and Cues

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Summer Reading
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 10 & Up: Connect color to words with Hues & Cues, a vibrant game of communication! Guess the correct color based on one- and two-word clues; the closer you are to the ...