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Sweet Reads Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

In 1951, Henrietta Lacks was admitted to the Johns Hopkins Hospital, where a biopsy was performed on a knot in her womb without her knowledge or consent. When the cells were passed to Dr.

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Savvy Seniors

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Adults

It only takes a few minutes for someone to steal money from your accounts, grab your Social Security number, or trick you into giving them remote access to your computer or phone—but you can learn to identify these common online scams to protect y

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

Music Makers Storytime

Friday, January 9, 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...

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

Art Adventures

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 3–5: It’s time to get messy with Art Adventures!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Art Hacks: Pastel Feather Art

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Master a new technique at Art Hacks! Learn how to blend and shade with oil pastels, a vibrant art medium with a creamy texture, to create a beautiful drawing of a feather.

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

2026 Legislative Crackerbarrel Session

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A, B & C at Main Library
Program Type:
Civics
Age Group:
All Ages

Hear from Vigo County’s state legislators about the committees they serve on, the bills they have sponsored or plan to sponsor, and the impact upcoming laws will have on your business, civic, and social priorities.

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

Experience VR

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Computers & Tech, Escape Rooms, Games & Trivia
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Curious Kids: Winter Games - Skiing

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
STEAM Activities
Age Group:
Children

Ages 6-12: It’s time to hit the slopes! Using foil, tape, and popsicle sticks, your young engineer will create a skier, test its effectiveness, and make improvements guided by their experiments in force, motion, and gravity.

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

Angels in Action Blood Pressure Clinic

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

Ages 21 & Up: Not sure how much salt is too much or whether 130/80 is normal for you?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoons @ West

Monday, January 12, 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.

This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Preschool Play & Learn

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education & Tutoring, Family & Community
Age Group:
Toddlers

Ages 3–6: Help your child build the skills they need for school through play with themed stations that encourage creativity, curiosity, and social connection while preparing your child for early learning success.

Open
Registration Required

Narcotics Anonymous

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This is an open Narcotics Anonymous meeting. 

Main Library
This event is in the "Adults" group

Postcrossing Pen Pals

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Family & Community
Age Group:
Adults

Get something in your mailbox that isn’t a bill and connect with someone far away. At Postcrossing Pen Pals, you’ll learn how to log in and use the Postcrossing app to get a random address.

Open
Registration Required

Thrive/Providence Connections Cafe

Tuesday, January 13, 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
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Lap Sit Storytime

Tuesday, January 13, 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.

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

Art Start

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Youth Services Program Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children

Ages 2–6: Encourage your child to explore their imagination and try something new with the Swope Art Museum.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Quilting 101

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lifelong Learning Center at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Ages 16 & Up: Quilts are beautiful pieces of art—but they can also be complex, with new skills to master and intricate patterns to assemble. However, they don’t need to be intimidating!

Full
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Animals Around the World

Tuesday, January 13, 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!

Open
Registration Required

Alcoholics Anonymous

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Open Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

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

Decks, Dice & Dominoes

Wednesday, January 14, 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...

This event is in the "Children" group

Campfire Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B | WBL at West Branch Library
Program Type:
Education & Tutoring, English Language Learners, Family & Community, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Healthy Game Day Snack Ideas

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kitchen | 12 Points at 12 Points
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Your game day party can go beyond fried chicken wings, loaded nachos, and bags of chips.

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

Getting Started with Cricut® Design Space

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Haute Create at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Ages 13 & Up: Do you want to create home decor, gifts, and apparel with a Cricut®? To get started, you first need to know how to use Design Space, Cricut®’s custom graphic design software!

Open
Registration Required