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Ready to Read Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Ages 0–5: Listen to stories, sing songs, and dance with your little one at Ready to Read Storytime!

Little girl playing a drum while her mother watches

Music Makers Storytime

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children
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...

Mature couple reading a book together

Friends Book Sale

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages
Friends of the Library Monthly Book Sale:

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics....

Illustration of cars on a roundabout with other roads, trees, and buildings

Car Talk Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Family & Community, Storytime, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children

Ages 2–6: Start your engines and race to Car Talk Storytime!

Small gecko sticking its tongue out

The Art of the Animal

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
All Ages

For centuries, the peacock has been praised for its extravagant fan of feathers and graceful movement.

Open
Registration Required
Boy in lab coat holding a hand of bubbles, face smudged with black, and a chalkboard behind him

Curious Kids: Domino Chain Reactions

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6–12: A domino at rest will stay at rest—until your child knocks over the first tile! At this session of Curious Kids, engineering meets physics with an exciting chain reaction.

Open
Registration Required
Mature couple reading a book together

Friends Book Sale

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Book Sale
Age Group:
All Ages

Shop for books, DVDs, CDs, and more at the Friends of the Library Book Sale. Thousands of items will be available at low prices, from current bestsellers to your favorite classics.

Illustration of various heart health icons on squares

Angels in Action Blood Pressure Clinic: Advanced Directives

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room C at Main Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Speakers & Lectures
Age Group:
Adults

Ages 21 & Up: Legal documents like Living Wills and Healthcare Proxy can help your family navigate difficult decisions and allow you to honor your values, independence, and quality of life in case of a health emergency.

AL-ANON

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Main Library
An eraser, five chalk pastels, a palette knife, and three paint brushes

Crafternoons @ West

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

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.

Thrive/Providence Connections Cafe

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Purpose of MeetingAre you living with mild or moderate dementia or providing care for someone living with dementia? Thrive West Central is offering a Memory Café for you!The purpos...

Main Library
Father and baby daughter smiling while looking at a board book

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Ages 0–1: Strengthen your bond with your little one through songs, stories, and bounces at Baby Lap Sit Storytime.

Child's hands smearing paint on a white sheet of paper

Art Start

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2–6: Read, make, and experiment at Art Start with the Swope Art Museum.

Illustration of penguin, walrus, beaver, vulture, elephant, and sheep standing on part of a globe

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Ages 6–15: Travel to deep, dark jungles, arid deserts, and even the frigid Arctic in search of reptilian, avian, and furry friends at Animals Around the World!

Closed
Registration Required

Alcoholics Anonymous 12 x 12

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Meeting

Main Library
Image: Illustration of board game pieces like cards and dominoes.

Decks, Dice & Dominoes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia, Family & Community
Age Group:
All Ages
Decks, Dice & Dominoes:

Challenge friends and fellow enthusiasts to card, board, and tile games at Decks, Dice & Dominoes! Whether you’re a cunning tactician, a master bluffer, or a secret grandmaster...

Image: Graphic of woodland creatures sitting around a campfire reading, playing music, and eating smores.

Campfire Storytime

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Gardening & Nature, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Ages 5 & Up: Cozy up around the campfire for songs, stories, and a visit from a furry puppet friend.

Prepped meal of salmon and veggies in a plastic container

How to Cook for One

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Down-sizing your meals can be difficult when you’re used to cooking for a crowd. Join Purdue Extension’s Gail Wright to learn how to shift to smaller portions, embrace leftovers, and use your ingredients efficiently.

Open
Registration Required
Illustration concept of a small person standing on a laptop with a 3d printer

BambuⓇ Basics

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 12 & Up: Are you curious about 3D printing? Find out how to get started at BambuⓇ Basics.

Open
Registration Required

Death Café

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Death Café is a free gathering of people, often strangers discussing death over tea, and of course cake. There is no agenda, objectives, or themes. It’s not a support group, counse...

Main Library
Text reading We Love Cricut on a green background

We Love CricutⓇ

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lobby | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Ages 13 & Up: Get hands-on at We Love CricutⓇ!

Open
Registration Required