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North Side Book Discussion

2:00pm–3:00pm

Adults

North Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Book Clubs

Event Details:

This month we will be discussing our favorite books from the year while enjoying treats and snacks. Feel free to bring a treat to share!

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Drop-In STEM Challenge : Binary Code Ornaments

2:00pm–5:00pm

Children, Teens

Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library

Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children, Teens

Program Type: Educational, Play & Learn

Event Details:

Join us at the Forest Ave. Library for a drop-in STEM challenge. Supplies for making Binary Code Ornaments will be available for you to make and take home.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

ASAP Tuesdays: Jewelry Making

3:30pm–4:30pm

Children

East Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: East Side Library

Room: East Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring your creativity to our jewelry-making class and craft wearable art using wire, beads, and other materials with guidance from a professional ASAP artist.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Creative Readers: Cocoa, Cookies and Canvas

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children

Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library

Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes

Event Details:

Celebrate the season with cookies & hot chocolate while we listen to a story and create a masterpiece! Meeting Room. Ages 3+

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

Red Rover! Red Rover! Cars on Mars! with Dan Hoy

4:00pm–4:45pm

Children

North Side Meeting Room

Library Branch: North Side Library

Room: North Side Meeting Room

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Computers & Technology, Educational

Event Details:

Exploration rovers have been studying Mars for nearly 30 years.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.

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