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True Crime Time Every Fourth Thursday

True Crime Time: Mary Bell

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This month we'll hear the tragic story of how Mary Bell became a killer at a very young age.  Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
This month we'll hear the tragic story of how Mary Bell became a killer at a very young age.  Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for chil...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Messy Munchkins

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where lit

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Program Description:
Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun! ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Summer Camp Crafts

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again! ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Teen Theater Camp - Musical Theater

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Performances
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

We want to bring teens from all experiences and backgrounds who have a shared love for acting together. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we hope that you will join us for a fun

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Performances
Program Description:
We want to bring teens from all experiences and backgrounds who have a shared love for acting together. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we hope that you will join us for a fun camp filled with learning, games, and lots of fun. Free of charge! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Eric Carle Birthday Celebration

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Celebrate Eric Carle's birthday with the library! We'll have activity stations that explore several of his wonderful children's books. Please register so that we have a rough estim

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Early Literacy
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 90
Program Description:
Celebrate Eric Carle's birthday with the library! We'll have activity stations that explore several of his wonderful children's books. Please register so that we have a rough estimate of needed supplies. Intended for families with young children. ...
knitting, needlepoint, crocheting and a cup of tea

Tea Time with Jenny

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea. ...

Washington Park's Birthday Bash!

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Washington Park Library is turning 114 this year! Our birthday is June 23, 1910. Come celebrate this milestone with us by visiting the library for the chance to win birthday prizes

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
Washington Park Library is turning 114 this year! Our birthday is June 23, 1910. Come celebrate this milestone with us by visiting the library for the chance to win birthday prizes! Come in any time during our open hours this week, 6/24 through 6/29....

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Anti-Aging Facial Exercise Class

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Is your age beginning to show on your face? Don't take it lying down! Ms. Barb will teach us some anti-aging facial exercises to help stave off those wrinkles.

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
Is your age beginning to show on your face? Don't take it lying down! Ms. Barb will teach us some anti-aging facial exercises to help stave off those wrinkles. ...

Beautiful butterflies

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Would you like to learn about butterflies? If so, join us at the Downtown Library to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and make a fun butterfly craft!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Would you like to learn about butterflies? If so, join us at the Downtown Library to learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and make a fun butterfly craft! ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, June 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:
Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Chelsea for more information at ...
man in lab coat looking at planets on yellow background

Summer Reading Performer: Adventures in Outer Space with Dino O'Dell

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Program Description:
Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
man in lab coat looking at planets on yellow background

Summer Reading Performer: Adventures in Outer Space with Dino O'Dell

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell!

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Program Description:
Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Photo of Storytime Room at Washington Park Library

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday!  ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
man in lab coat looking at planets on yellow background

Summer Reading Performer: Adventures in Outer Space with Dino O'Dell

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Program Description:
Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:
Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...
man in lab coat looking at planets on yellow background

Summer Reading Performer: Adventures in Outer Space with Dino O'Dell

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Program Description:
Get ready to go on a musical storytelling adventure in outer space with Dino O'Dell! ...

Disclaimer(s)

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 program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
bookworm with a book

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft. ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Teen Greek Mythology - The Gordian Knot

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.  This week we will be learning about the Gordian Knot while making paracord bracelets. 

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.  This week we will be learning about the Gordian Knot while making paracord bracelets.  ...

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Poké Club

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. ...

Kids' Trivia Night

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Test your knowledge and answer questions form an array of categories to figure out who is the smartest kid in the library.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
Test your knowledge and answer questions form an array of categories to figure out who is the smartest kid in the library. ...

Spanish Club for Adults

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid that the old adage of "If you don't use it, you lose it" will come tru...
beach front store

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read. June's book will be Murder by th

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:
Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read. June's book will be Murder by the Seashore by Samara Yew. The author will be joining us. All 4 bran...

4H STEAM Fun: Egg Drop Whoops!

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Use your design and creativity skills to create the perfect protective contraption for your egg...it's in for a bumpy ride! Full STEAM ahead to the Library for Summer fun! This pro

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Use your design and creativity skills to create the perfect protective contraption for your egg...it's in for a bumpy ride! Full STEAM ahead to the Library for Summer fun! This program is provided in part by MU Extension. ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

A+ Readers

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Program Description:

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in J

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:
Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in June we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practi...