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I Spy: Dia de los muertos
Join us at the Central Library to learn about Dia de los muertos and find the images hidden in the Youth area to earn a prize!
Baby Rhyme Time
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Job Seekers Help with the Evelyn K Davis Center
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers. A career coach can…
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
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! Whether…
Family Storytime
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join Miss Emily for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM. Designed for…
Stories, Songs and Movement
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active child. Ages 18 months to 5…
Reading Challenge Book Club
Cross CATETORY off your bingo card with this month's book, title by Author. A limited number of books will be available to borrow from Central Library.
ASAP Wednesdays: Stuffie Making
Create and take home a custom stuffie in this ASAP art class! Use felt, fabric, buttons, sewing techniques, and more to adorn your very own fabric friend.…
Teen Chef: Pumpkin Spice French Toast
Curious about cooking? Sharpen your kitchen knowledge and learn to make delicious dishes. On October 28, we will cook the ultimate cozy, fall breakfast...…
VolunTeen Drop-In Hour
Earn volunteer hours by assisting with library programs and projects! Teens ages 12 to 18 can drop in every other Wednesday and volunteer for one hour. A…
Trinket Trade
Bring a trinket, take a trinket! Join us and DSM.Trinket.Trade for a whimsical evening of swapping tiny treasures, fun finds, and handmade goodies. Bring one…
Fall Author Series: Craig Johnson
Craig Johnson is the New York Times bestselling author of the Walt Longmire mysteries, the basis for Netflix’s hit drama Longmire. He’s also the winner of the…
Library Scavenger Hunt
Find all of the hidden pictures for a prize!
Spooky Scavenger Hunt
Find all of the pictures hiding in the Children's Area and receive a prize.
Preschool Storytime
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!
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
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! Whether…
Wiggles and Giggles
Join Ms. Sam for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and free play!
Drop-In Tech Help
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…
ASAP Days: Bookbinding
Learn the art of bookbinding in the perfect setting: the library! Cut, glue, and assemble your own covers, fold pages, and sew together your own book, journal,…
Kids Pokémon Card Swap
Are you looking for a place to trade your Pokémon cards? Bring your friends and come to this monthly program with any cards you want to trade. This event is…
Drop In: Spooky Shrinky Dinks
Drop in to East Side to enjoy some Spooky Shrinky Dink art! Create your design and we will shrink it for you. We'll have supplies for you to create earrings, a…
Play and Learn Group
Bring your littles to our Play and Learn Group, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different play equipment, toys, and sensory…
Career Connection Center: Job Support and Digital Skills
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! Whether…
The Outreach Project
Connect with area organizations for resources. Community advocates will provide information about community resources like meal sites and shelters. They may…