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Upcoming Youth Events

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Drop In Crafts
Fri, Feb 13, All day
Youth Craft Table Area
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Follow us on Facebook to... more
Drop in to the library and create a fun craft! Follow us on Facebook to see what craft we are making. Little ones may need some help.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Junior Picassos
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and... more
Come channel your artistic creativity through drawing, painting, and crafts. No experience needed.
Catch the Twain—The Musical
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room
America’s greatest humorist comes roaring back to life in a... more
America’s greatest humorist comes roaring back to life in a hilarious, profound, and touching new musical show. Warren Brown is Mark Twain. Please note the extended time for the performance.
Bookfulness Box
Mon, Feb 16, All day
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form... more
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form with your reading preferences! Two books will be selected for you based on your preferences.
The Amazing Heart: Brilliant Blood
Tue, Feb 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Let’s learn about our hearts! In this program, kids will discover how... more
Let’s learn about our hearts! In this program, kids will discover how the heart pumps blood, how blood moves through the body, and why moving around keeps us healthy.
InvestiGators Party
Tue, Feb 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Join us at the library for some InvestiGator-ing fun! There will be... more
Join us at the library for some InvestiGator-ing fun! There will be snacks, games, and plenty of fun.
Storytime
Wed, Feb 18, 1:15pm - 2:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots... more
Hear a story, make a simple craft, get some wiggles out, and have lots of fun! Children should be able to attend without a parent.
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Feb 18, 6:00pm - 6:20pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Feb 18, 6:20pm - 6:40pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Paws-itive Reading 🐾
Wed, Feb 18, 6:40pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend!... more
Come practice your reading skills with a furry, four-legged friend! Dogs are from the Masonic Association of Service and Therapy Dogs (MAST).
This event is full
Puppy Dog Tales
Thu, Feb 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room60
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books,... more
An inviting and engaging time for caregiver and child to enjoy books, songs, and a simple craft together.
Family Storytime
Thu, Feb 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Youth Program Room60
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great... more
Babies to preschoolers (and their siblings) are invited to enjoy great stories at this evening storytime. Great for families with kids of multiple ages.
The Cradle Will Rock
Fri, Feb 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room60
Books, music, songs, fingerplays, and bubbles for caregiver and baby.
Bookfulness Box
Mon, Feb 23, All day
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form... more
Do you love subscription boxes? Do you love books? Fill out the form with your reading preferences! Two books will be selected for you based on your preferences.
Messy Time!
Tue, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Come have fun making a messy creation. Dress for a mess!
R.L. Stine Watch Party
Tue, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room
Join us at the library to watch R.L. Stine’s online author talk and... more
Join us at the library to watch R.L. Stine’s online author talk and enjoy spooky and fun activities, books, and snacks!
Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine
Tue, Feb 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Teens, and Youth Ages 9+. Register for this virtual program via... more
Adults, Teens, and Youth Ages 9+. Register for this virtual program via ZOOM to receive a link. Watch at home or by using a library computer.
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Ready. Set. SOAR!
Wed, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room60
Take flight in this year’s ultimate Fold & Fly Challenge. Will your... more
Take flight in this year’s ultimate Fold & Fly Challenge. Will your paper airplane win the Aviation Cup?
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NEW! Picture Books

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  • New Picture Books
    • Can you spot animals?
    • Un tropezón de tres años : basado en un cuento popular coreano
    • I am not your hat!
    • The baby who stayed awake forever
    • What is scarier than thunder?
    • Head full of clouds

NEW! Kids Movies

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  • New Kids Movies
    • Moana two
    • Sonic the Hedgehog three
    • Mufasa, the Lion King
    • Dog Man
    • Paddington in Peru
    • Migration

NEW! Juvenile Fiction

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  • New Juvenile Fiction
    • The magician next door
    • Toto
    • Attack of the cheez funk breath!
    • To the rescue!
    • Miriam's magical creature files. 1
    • Play ball!

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  • ADA Accommodations
    We can provide accommodations for physical access, communications, or other needs to ensure that services, activities, and programs are available to individuals with disabilities.
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  • Make a Suggestion
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  • Volunteer
    You are never too young to start giving back. We have volunteering opportunities for younger and older kids.