Week Calendar

No parking on the dancefloor—show us your moves and learn some new ones in this fun and active class! Snack provided for all participants. November 11, 18, 25

Supplies and snacks provided.

Join our Tween and Teen Chef program to sharpen your kitchen skills and create delicious dishes. This session focuses on pancakes - transform a simple box mix into a gourmet treat with a variety of mix-ins and toppings!

Collage artists combine magazine images, wallpaper, and other materials to create surprising new artworks. This month, we’ll make three unique collages—join us and get creative!

November 5, 12, 19.

Join ASAP Teaching Artist Jordan Gould and get hands-on with music this month. We will learn the basics of how to play the ukulele! We provide the instruments — you provide the willingness to try something new!

Let us be glad, let us be grateful! Come rejoicify the release of Wicked: For Good at Central Library with a ballyhoo in honor of our two favorite witches. There will be crafts, activities, and a screening of the first film! 

Have you ever noticed how the world is full of quirky people? Come join acclaimed children's author Victor D.O. Santos for a reading of his fun new book People Are Weird  followed by a craft related to the book.

Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. This is a drop-in program where resources will be available to learn to play or come to test your skills with other players.

When you're learning to read, practicing out loud can be daunting! Visit Central Library to practice reading with an ARL TheraPet. Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read.

Come to South Side for an hour of sensory exploration!

Show off your Five Nights at Freddy’s knowledge at South Side Library! Join a friendly trivia competition covering the FNAF books, games, and movie, and see how you stack up against fellow fans. For Ages 8 and up.

Get creative at North Side! Drop-in on Wednesdays to enjoy our large cart of art supplies.

Get hands-on with music this month and learn the basics of how to play the ukulele. We will provide the instruments — you provide the willingness to try something new! Snack provided for all participants. November 6, 13, 20

Are you a fan of graphic novels? Join us for our EPIC Graphic Novel BOOK CLUB for kids ages 7-11.

Celebrate DINOVEMBER with a prehistoric Friendsgiving! Families can enjoy dinosaur-themed crafts and games in a fun-filled celebration of friendship 65 million years in the making.

Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies!  

Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome!

Join us at Forest for a book club and pizza party just for tweens! Each month features a new book exploring different genres, formats, and topics.