Children in grades K–2 can join us each month as we explore a variety of STEAM topics (Science Technology Engineering Arts Math) with crafts, games, experiments, and more. This month, we’re exploring the human heart and other crafty Valentine’s Day related fun. (Grades K–2; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Join us for an interactive storytime session to promote early literacy through books, songs, puppets, crafts, and much more! (Pre-K & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library) Themes by week: February 1: Snowmen February 8: Space February 15: Bath and Bedtime February 22: Family February 29: Down by the Pond
February 1–29 Library Hours A StoryWalk is a different way to experience a book! Exercise your body and your imagination as you follow interactive panels displayed throughout the library featuring the story, Stack the Cats by Susie Ghahremani. (Children & Families; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Join us for an interactive early literacy class for preschool children and their caregivers. Practice new skills incorporating books, songs, rhymes, movement, and more! (Ages 18 Months–5 Years; Early Literacy Center)
Do you have a preschooler who will be going to kindergarten next year? Come join us! We will be reading books, singing songs, working on fine motor skills, and more to help get your child ready to jump into school! This event is designed for preschoolers going into kindergarten in the fall of 2024. (Ages 4–5; Sage Room)
Back by request! Every day there are new stories about artificial intelligence (AI)-generated content. ChatGPT was introduced on November 30, 2022 and amassed one million users within five days, and a user base of 100 million in two months. Join longtime STEM educator Dr. Keren Meister-Emerich as she explains why over one billion people use ChatGPT, and the benefits and ...
Join us at the Burns Branch Library every Thursday this month from 3–6pm for a different carnival-themed game. For every event you participate in, you will have the chance to earn tickets. We will do a drawing at the end of the month for prizes! Games by week: February 1: Ring Toss Challenge February 8: Balloon Cup Launchers February 15: ...
Are you biracial or multicultural and sometimes feel as if you don’t belong to one group or the other? Do you have questions about your racial or cultural background or want to connect with others on your experiences? Join us for a tween and teen discussion over dinner with community members. (Ages 11–19; Teen Lounge)
Join us for a short early literacy class designed just for babies and their caregivers! Enjoy books, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes! Afterwards, babies can play with our educational toys while caregivers visit. (Ages Birth–24 Months; Early Literacy Center)
Come to the Burns Branch Library each Friday to watch a family-friendly film. Feel free to bring your favorite snacks; we’ll provide the popcorn! (All Ages; Burns Branch Library) Movies by week: February 2: The Super Mario Bros Movie (PG) February 9: The Magician’s Elephant (PG) February 16: Alexander & the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day: The Movie ...
Come to the library for an afternoon of STEAM (Science Technology Engineering Art Math) exploration with a cool activity. This month, we will explore physics, engineering, and math as we create balloon rocket launchers on February 9 and candy towers on February 23. (Grades 3–6; Pine Bluffs Branch Library)
Please join us for a viewing of the enduring, classic love story of Rick Blaine (Humphrey Bogart) and Ilsa Lund (Ingrid Bergman) in Casablanca (PG, 1942). Set in the Nazi-occupied port city of Casablanca, Rick Blaine must choose to remain uninvolved in the ravages of World War II or become a hero to the woman he loves and the world ...
Come and play some fun games with friends! We could be brawling with Super Smash Bros. or racing to the finish with Mario Kart. You never know what will happen, but you can count on a good time! (Teens Grades 7-12; Sage Room)
Do you like crafts? Want to make something special for Valentine’s Day? Come join us and make a fun Valentine’s Day craft that you can keep for yourself or gift to others! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Join us for an interactive storytime celebrating Black History and heritage. Join community members in a celebration of the artistic contributions from African Americans through story, song, dance, and arts and crafts. (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)
Interested in learning 3D printing? Local teen and 3D printing expert Brydon Turner will be here to teach you the process of making your own 3D printed items! Come and make some fun 3D printed projects with us! Spaces are limited, so please click the link below to reserve your spot! (Teens Grades 7-12; Computer Classroom) Click Here to RSVP
In celebration of Black History Month, come learn about the contributions of Black artists and musicians and try your hand at your own art projects and musical instruments. (All Ages; Cottonwood Room)
February 4–17 Library Hours The purpose of Blind Dating a book is to read something you might not normally read. That’s why we have you choose based purely on the description alone. So, come blindly pick a book to read from the multiple choices that all celebrate the bonds of Friendship. Happy Palentine’s Day! (Grades K - 6; 2nd Floor)
