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ASAP Wednesdays: Wet Felting and Fiber Art

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Is it magic? No, it's art! Make your own colorful felt fabric art using fine wool fibers, soapy water, and lots of friction. We'll do different projects each week.

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Is it magic? No, it's art! Make your own colorful felt fabric art using fine wool fibers, soapy water, and lots of friction. We'll do different projects each week.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "Children" group

Art in the Summer: Bee Baths

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Bees and other pollinators need a safe space to drink water on hot summer days.  We will create and decorate a beautiful bee bath for you to take home.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bees and other pollinators need a safe space to drink water on hot summer days.  We will create and decorate a beautiful bee bath for you to take home.

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.

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends of Forest Meeting

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Library Meeting
Event Details:

Join the Friends of the Forest Avenue Library for the monthly meeting at Forest Avenue Library!

This event is in the "Adults" group

AI Literacy

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces community members to artificial intelligence and how it can be used in everyday life.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 3
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Educational
Event Details:

This beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop introduces community members to artificial intelligence and how it can be used in everyday life.

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.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group

Wiggles and Giggles

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 9:15am - 9:45am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool

This summer, we'll have two times for Wiggles & Giggles! Join us at the Central Library, at the most convenient time for you, and enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and free play! 


 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

This summer, we'll have two times for Wiggles & Giggles! Join us at the Central Library, at the most convenient time for you, and enjoy a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and free play! 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group

Preschool Storytime

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Children ages 3 to 5 and their caregivers can join us Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. for a 30-minute storytime with stories, music, and fun activities!

 

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group

Wiggles and Giggles

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool

Join Ms. Sam for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and free play! 


 


 

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes
Event Details:

Join Ms. Sam for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and free play! 


 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

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

Mini Piñatas with ASAP

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Express your creativity with the After School Arts Program at North Side! ASAP teaching artist Lunita will lead you through creating your very own mini piñata to take home. 

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Performances
Event Details:

Express your creativity with the After School Arts Program at North Side! ASAP teaching artist Lunita will lead you through creating your very own mini piñata to take home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon : Beaded Suncatchers

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create a beaded suncatcher to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up.

Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library
Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a drop-in craft at Forest! Use the provided supplies and instructions to create a beaded suncatcher to take home. Stop by anytime between 12–5 PM. Fun for all ages 8 and up.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Drop-In Tech Help

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Central Library Success Center at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Success Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Need help with a phone, laptop, or tablet, or another electronic device? Come by the Central Library at 2PM on Thursdays and our staff will work with you to figure things out. This is a drop-in, first-come first-served service.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

South Side Book Discussion: Razorblade Tears

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs
Event Details:

Join us for South Side's Monthly Book Discussion! This month we're reading Razorblade Tears by S.A. Crosby!

Book Discussion books are first come first served during the monthly book discussion meeting.

 

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Community Patchwork Quilt Kickoff!

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Help us kick off our Community Quilt Project! 

Drop in to design your own quilt square and be part of a collaborative art display that will grow all summer long.

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Help us kick off our Community Quilt Project! 

Drop in to design your own quilt square and be part of a collaborative art display that will grow all summer long.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group

DMPL & Dragons: Thursday

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Central Library Meeting Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together.  We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Dungeons & Dragons is a role-playing game set in worlds of swords and sorcery where players use their imaginations to tell a story and create an adventure together.  We usually get together on the third Thursday of each month to play, but

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

NFC General Information Session

Thursday, June 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC)

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Renovate with Confidence - Understanding Home Improvement Loans with Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC)

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.

Juneteenth

All Day
Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide

All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed in observance of Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group

Little Explorers with Park-N-Play

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool

Little Explorers has a new twist!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Little Explorers has a new twist!

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

Children’s Program

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

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

Freedom in Freeform

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library Large Study Room at Central Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Large Study Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Performances
Event Details:

Calling all poets to Freedom in Freeform

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.

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Russian Conversation Club

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Central Library Study Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Study Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

This conversation club is both for native speakers and those wanting to learn Russian. Topics of conversation are meant to be light. Get to know other members of your community, or assist those wanting to learn Russian.

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Exchange!

Saturday, June 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? 

Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap!

Library Branch: South Side Library
Room: South Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Love puzzles? Have puzzles at home that you've done and loved but won't do again? 

Come to the South Side Library Meeting Room and exchange your beloved puzzles for new to you ones! We're having a good old fashioned puzzle swap!

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.
This event is in the "Children" group

I Spy: Rainbow Activists

All Day 6/22 - 6/28
Central Library Children’s Area at Central Library
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Age Group:
Children

Join us at the Central Library to learn about important Rainbow Activists! Find all the images to earn a prize!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Children’s Area
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us at the Central Library to learn about important Rainbow Activists! Find all the images to earn a prize!

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

Children’s Program

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

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group

Toddler Storytime

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
East Side Meeting Room at East Side Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

Library Branch: East Side Library
Room: East Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Toddlers and their caregivers can enjoy introductory stories, songs, music, and movement! For ages 18 months to 36 months.

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.

This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group
This event is in the "Children" group

"The Princess and the Grain of Rice" Storytime with Author Tina Cho

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
North Side Meeting Room at North Side Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Author Visits, Storytimes
Age Group:
Birth-Preschool, Children

Listen to a story and meet a local children's book author at the North Side Library! Tina Cho will join us to read her newest book, "The Princess and the Grain of Rice." After the story, there will be a princess craft to enjoy!

Library Branch: North Side Library
Room: North Side Meeting Room
Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Author Visits, Storytimes
Event Details:

Listen to a story and meet a local children's book author at the North Side Library! Tina Cho will join us to read her newest book, "The Princess and the Grain of Rice." After the story, there will be a princess craft to enjoy!

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Central Library Conference Room 1 at Central Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!

Library Branch: Central Library
Room: Central Library Conference Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Event Details:

Are you searching for a new job, having trouble navigating a website, or looking to learn a new digital skill? Goodwill is at the library to help!

Disclaimer(s)

Central Parking

Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.

 

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

Nintendo Switch Party!

Monday, June 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library
Program Type:
Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.

Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library
Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Gaming
Event Details:

Join us for a Nintendo Switch Party! We will have games like Mario Kart 8 & Super Mario Bros. Ultimate. Feel free to bring your own Switch or share the library’s controllers.

Disclaimer(s)

Children’s Program

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