This is your day to make it! Join us to create a variety of masterpieces in a variety of ways, for your friends or for yourself! (Grades 1–6; Early Literacy Center)

Let us introduce you to our StoryWalk® title for July: Fatima’s Great Outdoors by Ambreen Tariq. We will meet in the Willow Room, but the StoryWalk® will be outside, so dress for the weather! Afterwards, we will have snacks and crafts in the Willow Room. If you can’t make it to the StoryWalk® Sunday event, the outdoor StoryWalk® is available ...

Researchers have been on the trail of a large, mysterious creature for years! Footprints, sounds, and sightings have all been recorded and analyzed by the Bigfoot Research Organization at their lab. Last night the security cameras at the research lab caught a glimpse of something large and hairy on the recorded footage. Was it a wolf? A bear? Or something ...

Come and enjoy a world of pure imagination with this special, interactive after-hours showing of the 1971 classic Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (G) for children in grades 3-6. Be ready to sing, laugh, eat lots of candy, and use fun props to enhance your viewing experience. You can even come in costume if you like! Click the link ...

Children in grades 3–6 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, get ready to huff and puff and blow some houses down! Bring “The Three Little Pigs” to life and see if you can build houses that can withstand the blow ...

Hear ye, hear ye! All young knights are invited to test their mettle against our obstacle course and design their own shield!          (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)

Monday, July 17 2:30–3:30pm: Grades K–2 4–5pm: Grades 3–6 Join us as we explore the art and life of El Anatsui, known for his giant sheets of bottle top mosaics! During each session of art club this summer, we will read a book, talk about an artist’s art, and work on a personal project and a collaborative project that will ...

Everyone loves to hear a story, even our four-pawed friends! Come in to the library and practice reading aloud to one of our community’s therapy dogs. We know you’ll have a furry good time! This event is presented in partnership with The Alliance of Therapy Dogs. (Grades K–6; Early Literacy Center)

Children in grades 3–6 can join us each month for a fun food-related activity such as food-themed parties, taste-testing challenges, edible science experiments, and more. This month, enjoy a magical evening of sampling Harry Potter-themed treats! Costumes are welcome! (Grades 3–6; Early Literacy Center)

Brown Bag Book Club is back for the summer! Each month, children in grades 3–6 will read a book and enjoy fun activities along with a sweet treat. Participants may bring a “brown bag” lunch if they choose; beverages will be provided. For July, we will be reading Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. Participants can pick up their book ...

Have you ever done sharpie “tie-dye?” Come give it a try and make your own custom bandanas, just in time for Frontier Days! (Children & Families; Early Literacy Center)