Family & Kids events

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · San Francisco, CA

Genealogy Assistance at the Library. Every third Saturday 1.30 PM to 4.30 PM. Just walk in !

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Ellicot City, MD

Autumn is the perfect time to learn about Senses and what they can tell you about the world we live in. Appropriate for early elementary kids. Brownies will…

Hispanic Heritage Month: Felt Conchas • Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Conchas de Fieltro

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Highwood, IL

We will be creating yummy looking Mexican treats out of felt! • • • ¡Crearemos dulces mexicanos de fieltro que se ven deliciosos!

Critter Weekend: Reptile Nook

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—3:30 PM · Boston, MA

Join our friends from the Reptile Nook and meet some amazing animals!

Fall Foliage Train

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM

Take in the beauty of autumn with a scenic train ride through southern Lorain County. A perfect seasonal outing for families and visitors.

AMSTeens Workshop: Korean Mask Making

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—4:30 PM · Corpus Christi, TX

Saturday & Sunday, October 17th & 18th, 2026 – 1:30 – 4:30pm Ages 13 – 17 Join AMSTeens in presenting Korean Mask Making with local sculptor and ceramist,…

The Great Giveback- Pet Bandanas & Cards: Ages 6-12 w/adult

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Central Islip, NY

The mission of The Great Giveback is to provide a day of opportunities for the patrons of the Public Libraries of New York State to participate in meaningful,…

Pumpkin Stack - Children's Painting Class

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:30 PM—2:30 PM · Paso Robles, CA

This class is super beginner‑friendly and perfect for kids and adults who want a fun, creative bonding experience. I keep things flexible so everyone’s piece…

Training Tales

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:15 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Training Tales: Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, & Sundays 1:45 pm – 2:15 pm Welcome to “Training…

Aviary Chat

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 1:45 PM—2:00 PM · Gulf Shores, AL

All keeper chats are included with regular paid admission. Aviary Chat: Mondays, Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays at 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm (Mondays and Saturdays begin…

Adult Coloring

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Oak Grove, OR

Take a break from the daily routine and join us for Adult Coloring at the library! We’ll provide coloring pages, pencils, and markers. If you like pumpkin…

Build, Play and Talk with LEGO® Bricks!

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Online

Build together. Talk it out. Game smarter. Weekends starting July 18 – September 6 Saturdays: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Sundays: 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. The LEGO® Build & Talk…

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Weir | Oct. 8 – Nov. 1

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:30 PM · Boulder, CO

TICKETS A woman arrives at a remote country pub in Ireland and is entertained by the local bachelors who drink there. As the men compete to impress her with…

Kids Answer Life Questions: Forget AI, Ask the Children

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Longmont, CO

· Submit A Question From September 1–21, Childrens Library staff is taking over the the "Staff Picks" display space to kick off this interactive project. You…

Huntington Fine Arts presents Comic Art Workshop & Multi-week Intensive (Ages 8-14)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Greenlawn, NY

Bring your stories to life through the art of comics. Learn character design, panel composition, and storytelling techniques as you follow a complete roadmap…

Animal Flow

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Las Vegas, NV

Animal Flow Join the Nevada State Museum every Saturday to discover the concept behind Animal Flow, presented by The Strip Movement. Animal Flow will help in…

Stark Mountain Foundation Naturalist Hikes

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Waitsfield, VT

Stark Mountain Foundation is thrilled to welcome back Vermont Master Naturalist Gene O. Desideraggio for our seasonal series of free, family-friendly guided…

Boo Bash (Ages 0–12)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · Mundelein, IL

Join us for a spooktacular free Halloween pre-registered event for the entire family! Dress up in your favorite costumes and take a family walk alongside the…

Play 500+ Board Games

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—10:00 PM · Champaign, IL

Our library has over 500 board games, both classic and modern. – Want to keep it simple with something like Monopoly or Jenga? We’ve got you covered. What…

Jeremy Wright - Public Reception

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Upper Marlboro, MD

Ceramicist and sculptor Jeremy Wright explores the concept of identity and the interplay between the actual and the perceived, challenging viewers to look…

The Washington Glass School: 25 Years of Glass & Community Artist Talk

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Brentwood, MD

Founded in 2001, the Washington Glass School has evolved from a local studio into a definitive pillar of the DMV arts landscape. Trial by Fire celebrates this…

The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History - Artist & Curator Talk

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Brentwood, MD

The Craftsmen Group: A Visual History serves as a foundational opening to our Icons of the DMV season, exploring the intersection of technical mastery and…

North Shore Bank Zoo Boo

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—7:00 PM · Green Bay, WI

Get ready for eerie-sistible family-friendly fun at this year’s North Shore Bank Zoo Boo! Join us on Fridays from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Saturdays from…

4th Annual Korean Culture Day!

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—4:00 PM · Old Westbury, NY

@ Old Westbury Gardens is delighted to host the 4th Annual Korean Culture Day! Celebrate Korean culture and community with an afternoon of Korean food…

Print Center New York x OHNY | Rubber Stamp Workshop

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—5:00 PM · New York, NY

In conjunction with Open House New York, join us for a family-friendly, hands-on rubber stamp workshop, inspired by prints from the Rubber Stamp Portfolio on…

Hudson Valley Wildlife at the Pelham Public Library (for families)

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—3:00 PM · Pelham Manor, NY

What’s living in your backyard? This engaging, hands-on program introduces participants to wildlife found in the Hudson Hills and Highlands region. Using live…

Meet the Birds

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM · Willow Springs, IL

Stop by to see our birds at mealtime.

40th Annual Sylvania Fall Fest Day 1

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—8:00 PM · Sylvania, OH

The Sylvania Fall Festival presented by Dave White Chevrolet and Great Lakes Chevy Dealers is one of our community’s most beloved traditions, bringing together…

middle grade book club

Sat, Oct 17, 2026 • 2:00 PM—2:45 PM · Online

Introduce your mini bookworm to the joys of book club at Prelude! Owner and kids’ book admirer, Abbi, will guide participants through a great juvenile novel,…

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