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Tuesday December 10 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers (birth-24 months) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 10 9:30am - 2:30pm EST
Read and Bleed @ Your Library
Give the gift of life and roll up your sleeve while you read. All blood types are urgently needed. To schedule an appointment please call (800) 733-2767 or visit www.redcrossblood.org. Ages 17 and up.
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Tuesday December 10 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tuesday Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 0-5. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 10 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories crafts songs and more. Drop in for exploration stations before stories begin at 10:45.
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Tuesday December 10 10:15am - 10:45am EST
Terrific Twos Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for toddlers (2 year olds) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 10 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 10 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Travel Club: Italy
Travel to a unique destination each month without leaving the comfort of the library! Join us for crafts and activities as we discover new cultures. Please register.
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Tuesday December 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Crafting Across the Galaxy
Get ready for the newest Star Wars movie by perfecting your Jedi arts... and crafts!
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Tuesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Crochet Christmas Creations
Decorate your home for the holidays with festive crocheted ornaments! These cute and easy creations will also make great gifts! All supplies provided. Basic crocheting skills required. Ages 13+
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Tuesday December 10 6:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Krampus Craft Night
Everyone knows Santa, but tonight we're going to celebrate his mischievous twin, Krampus! Join us as we create crafts that celebrate the darker side of the holiday season. Registration Required.
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Tuesday December 10 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Family Conversation Café
Broaden your worldview with stories that confront bias and explore other points of view. Focus on a new theme each month as we start conversation about our diverse world through children's books.
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Wednesday December 11 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories crafts songs and more. Drop in for exploration stations before stories begin at 10:45.
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Wednesday December 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture
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Wednesday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
She Blinded Me With Science!
Meet us in the laboratory (Ok, ok- the library!) and help conduct some wild science experiments! Don't worry, you won't really be blinded!
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Wednesday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Presents, Presents, Presents!
All out of money for the perfect gift for Mom or Dad? No idea what to get them? Join us and make them a gift they can enjoy all year.
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Wednesday December 11 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Magnet Science
Explore magnetism through fun stations. Do different liquids change a magnet's power? Can you keep the magnet pendulum spinning? Try these activities and more. Please register.
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Wednesday December 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
DIY Holiday Gifts
Strapped for cash? Need to find gifts for your friends and family this holiday season? Come create unique gifts that everyone will love and won't cost you a dime! All supplies provided. Ages 13-18.
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Wednesday December 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Craft Night: Winter Village
Fold and decorate paper buildings lit with tea lights to make a lovely winter tableau.
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Wednesday December 11 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Wednesday December 11 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Painted Wooden Ornaments
Get in the holiday spirit by creating painted wooden ornaments for your tree or home. All supplies will be provided. Please register.
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Thursday December 12 9:30am - 10:00am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers (birth-24 months) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Thursday Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 0-5. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 10:15am - 11:15am EST
Terrific Twos Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for toddlers (2 year olds) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Terrific Twos Storytime
Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for toddlers (2 year olds) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 1:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Winter Wonderland
Skate, build a snow fort and have an epic snowball fight when snowy winter fun moves inside the library! We�ll create craft and art projects, too.
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Thursday December 12 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Romance Book Club
Love to read romance? Join us for discussions and recommendations of our favorite romance novels. We�ll have a new theme each month.
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Thursday December 12 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
STEAM Workshop
Work out your science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills with challenges to get you tinkering, imagining, building, and problem-solving.
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Friday December 13 10:30am - 11:00am EST
Hop and Bop
Let�s dance! We�ll explore different kinds of music as we experiment with movement and rhythm in this fun high-energy program for preschoolers. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday December 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Preschool Edible Science
Preschoolers, step into the library kitchen and see what's on the menu! We'll taste, learn and have fun as we experiment with hands-on kitchen science.
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Friday December 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve
Join us for Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve starring one of Santa's Elves with a LIVE BABY REINDEER and other animals from the North Pole! Registration is required.
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Friday December 13 6:30pm - 8:30pm EST
Merry Prairie: Light Up the Library
Celebrate the spirit of the season with friends, family, and neighbors as we light up the library with holiday cheer.
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Saturday December 14 9:00am - 5:00pm EST
Creation Station: Puppet Palooza
Each Saturday, we'll have a new craft, writing prompt, activity or challenge available for your whole family to discover in the Children's Department. See a complete list in our Winter Library Guide.
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Saturday December 14 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday December 16 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Holiday Canvas Painting
Create a mini winter masterpiece to decorate your house for the holidays with or give as a gift! All supplies provided.
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Monday December 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve
Join us for Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve starring one of Santa's Elves with a LIVE BABY REINDEER and other animals from the North Pole! Registration is required.
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Monday December 16 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
School-Age Yoga Storytime
Not your little siblings' storytime! Engage in a short yoga practice then vote on stories. Listen while engaging in activities like LEGOs, puzzles, and dominoes. Create, build, draw, and more!
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Monday December 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
I am an Illustrator Like Todd Parr
Let's get inspired by the amazing art done in children's books and create pictures just like those wonderful illustrators. This month is all about Todd Parr. Registration required.
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Monday December 16 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Paint A Droid
Paint a new droid to get ready for the release of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker. Use a stencil or create a completely custom droid.
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Monday December 16 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST
Franklin Page Turners Book Discussion
If you love to read and chat about books, join us as we share ideas and insights in a friendly, informal atmosphere. Borrow a copy at the reference desk.
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Monday December 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Tales For Tails
Children can improve their reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine friend. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Information Desk or call 317-535-6206.
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Monday December 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve
Join us for Silly Safaris' Reindeer Reserve starring one of Santa's Elves with a LIVE BABY REINDEER and other animals from the North Pole! Registration is required.
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Monday December 16 7:00pm - 8:30pm EST
Monday Night Book Group
Discuss books in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Copies of the titles will be available at the check-out desk the month before each meeting.
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Tuesday December 17 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Chess Club
Do you have a passion for playing chess? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere. Please register.
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Tuesday December 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Star Wars Trivia
Find out if the force is really on your side as you try to impress your friends with your out-of-this-galaxy knowledge of the Star Wars universe. Themed prizes will be awarded. Ages 13-18.
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Tuesday December 17 6:00pm - 6:30pm EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday December 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Meet Mrs. Claus!
Enjoy Christmas stories and songs with Mrs. Claus and complete a holiday craft. Bring your camera for photo opportunities.
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Wednesday December 18 10:30am - 11:30am EST
Little Scientists
Discover the wonders of science through books, simple experiments and interactive learning. Designed for children ages 3-5. Child's caregiver required.
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Wednesday December 18 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture
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Wednesday December 18 10:30am - 12:00pm EST
Handmade Happy Hour
Bring your unfinished projects to Handmade Happy Hour to make use of the time and space and finish your creations. There will be plenty of time to socialize with other creative people as well.
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Wednesday December 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Hop and Bop
Let�s dance! We�ll explore different kinds of music as we experiment with movement and rhythm in this fun high-energy program for preschoolers. Child's caregiver required.
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Wednesday December 18 1:30pm - 3:30pm EST
Book Discussion
If you love talking with others about a book you've read you'll want to attend these events. Copies of the titles will be available at the checkout desk the month before each meeting.
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Wednesday December 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Homeschool Hangout
Get to know other homeschool students while you learn at the library. Participate in a librarian-led activity about music, science, history, books or just plain fun. Time to socialize will follow.
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Wednesday December 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Improv Play Acting
Act out with us! Have fun improvising scenes and learning acting games. Ages 10-15. Please register.
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Wednesday December 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Wrap Up and Wind Down
Looking for a chance to wrap those last minute gifts before the holiday rush? Look no further! You bring the gifts and paper, we'll provide the space, the cocoa, and the holiday cheer.
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Wednesday December 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Gingerbread Construction
Join us for our annual Gingerbread House program. We will provide the supplies, you provide the creativity.
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Wednesday December 18 6:30pm - 7:00pm EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday December 19 12:30pm - 2:00pm EST
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Thursday December 19 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Drop-In Tech Help
Bring your smartphone or laptop for help accessing library e-books and resources, email, Facebook and basic software and computer skills. We cannot repair devices or remove viruses.
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Thursday December 19 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Crafty Kids Club
Calling all kid artists! Come create with us. We'll have new materials and a new project each month. All supplies provided - please dress for a mess. Please register.
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Thursday December 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Baking 101: Cinnamon Rolls and Gooey Sticky Buns
Our own library baker, Tom Randall, will introduce us to the magic of cinnamon rolls and gooey sticky buns. Program will fill quickly!
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Thursday December 19 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Teen Advisory Board
Who better to advise us on what teens want from the library than teens? We're looking for teens who will help plan teen library events and earn community service hours.
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Friday December 20 10:30am - 11:15am EST
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Build little muscles and minds! We'll combine simple yoga poses and gentle stretching with stories and rhymes to make an interactive movement-filled storytime experience. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday December 20 4:30pm - 5:15pm EST
Friday Crafternoon
Teens, bring your friends for a fun afternoon of crafting! Decorate your own canvas with tissue paper for a one-of-a-kind art project. All supplies provided. Please register.
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Friday December 20 4:30pm - 6:00pm EST
Girls FIRST Robotics
The library is hosting it's first ever robotics team for girls ages 7 to 10. Build with motorized legos and learn about simple machines and coding over this series of 8 programs.
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