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Notes on Blindness: A VR Experience

All Day 3/1 - 4/30
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Computers & Tech
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12 & Up: Travel with Professor John Hull as he documents his experience of entirely losing his sight after years of steady deterioration in the award-winning virtual reali...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Silent Disco: NEA Big Read Kickoff

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

All Ages: Grab a pair of headphones and get into the groove at the NEA 2025 Big Read Kickoff. At a silent disco, you control a personal sensory experience! Noise-canceling hea...

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

Authors in the Making: An Amazon Publishing Guide

Thursday, March 6, 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...

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

ASL Storytime: Sign with Suzy

Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages 2–5: Introduce your little one to American Sign Language (ASL) with help from 2025’s Miss Indiana State University Suzy Head. In March, join the pageant queen as she teaches c...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sinfonietta Pops Orchestra Presents Sitting Pretty

Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Big Read
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Enjoy an afternoon of orchestral and popular music inspired by the 2025 NEA Big Read selection, Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty. Admission is $10 per adult. Children and teens 18 ...

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

How to Talk About Disabilities

Monday, March 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Careers & Employment, Civics, Family & Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 12 & Up: Language and words shape the way that people understand, talk about, and represent disabilities and identities. Dr. Courtney Jarret, Director of Disability Servic...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Breaking the Silence: Hidden Disabilities

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness, Speakers & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

People with hidden disabilities regularly face skepticism, misunderstanding, and stigma because their conditions are not obvious, which can impact their mental health, relationship...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Resource Fair

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Civics, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health, addiction, childcare, employment, or living conditions? Find help at the Community Resource Fair! Over a dozen community ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sweet Reads Book Club: Sitting Pretty

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community
Program Type:
Big Read, Book Club
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...

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

Paws with Purpose: ICAN Service Dogs

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness, Speakers & Lectures
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Ages 15 & Up: Service dogs play a critical role in promoting independence, providing support, and ensuring safety for many individuals with disabilities—and the Indiana Canine ...

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

Sitting Pretty Panel Discussion

Monday, March 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Family & Community, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens, 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 body that doesn’t fit, and how disability affects us all in her memoi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sitting Pretty With Cats

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Big Read, Book Club
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 body that doesn’t fit, and how disability affects us all in her memoi...

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

Analyzing Power for Equity

Saturday, March 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Careers & Employment, Education & Tutoring, Family & Community, Speakers & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

What is power, and how does it impact different social groups? Explore the definition and types of power, the ways it can contribute to the Four I’s of Oppression, and how it can b...

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

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ages 12 & Up: At Sensory Storytime, your child or care recipient will enjoy a stimulating experience designed to engage their senses and provide opportunities for movement...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Community Health Fair

Wednesday, March 26, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Access expert care and essential resources at the Community Health Fair. The Union Hospital Family Medicine Residency program will provide family physicians, a psychologist, a resp...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Big Read Book Club: The Chance to Fly

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Big Read, Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8–12: Thirteen-year-old Zoe Washington dreams of the Broadway stage—and when she gets into Broadway Bound, a prestigious theater camp, she’s determined to prove herself! Born ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Empowering Caregivers: Tools for Compassionate Support

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community
Program Type:
Big Read, Health & Wellness, Speakers & Lectures
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...

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

Big Read Book Club: The Chance to Fly

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Big Read, Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Ages 8–12: Thirteen-year-old Zoe Washington dreams of the Broadway stage—and when she gets into Broadway Bound, a prestigious theater camp, she’s determined to prove herself! Born ...

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

Community Resource Fair

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Garage | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Big Read, Careers & Employment, Civics, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Are you or someone you love struggling with mental health, addiction, childcare, employment, or living conditions? Find help at the Community Resource Fair! Over a dozen commu...

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Sensory Storytime

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Ages 12 & Up: At Sensory Storytime, your child or care recipient will enjoy a stimulating experience designed to engage their senses and provide opportunities for movement...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Writing with Leah Singer

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Big Read
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Uncover the power of your own voice with professional writer Leah Singer! Use writing prompts inspired by Rebekah Taussig’s Sitting Pretty to explore themes of identity, disability...

This event is in the "Toddlers" group.

ASL Storytime: Sign with Suzy

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

Ages 2–5: Introduce your little one to American Sign Language (ASL) with help from 2025’s Miss Indiana State University Suzy Head. In March, join the pageant queen as she teaches c...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Creative Writing with Leah Singer for Teens

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Big Read
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Ages 13–18: Discover new ways to express yourself with writing prompts that explore identity and challenge stereotypes. Use creative tools like photographs to reflect on your exper...

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...