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As part of the 1st floor refresh, the play area in the Youth department is under construction. Access to some areas of the department is limited. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

Thursday, March 5, 2026  |  9 am – 9 pm

Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 9 pm
Friday: 9 am – 6 pm
Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Sunday: 1 – 5 pm

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Bilingual Storytime: Spanish (Hora del cuento bilingüe: Español)

Friday, March 6 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Disfruta de libros y canciones en inglés y español. Para niños de todaslas edades y sus acompañantes. Stories and songs in English andSpanish! For kids of all ages and their grownups. 

Equipment Basics: 3D Printer

Saturday, March 7 | 10:00am - 11:30am
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Together Time

Saturday, March 7 | 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Artist Reception

Sunday, March 8 | 2:00pm - 3:30pm
2nd Floor of the Library

                       

Meet-and-greet honoring the month’s Gallery Wall artist.

OneInMath

Sunday, March 8 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room

                       

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Create Your Own Stickers

Monday, March 9 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Design stickers and then use the large format printer to print and cut them out of sticker vinyl. 

Smart Starts

Tuesday, March 10 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Create Your Own Stickers

Tuesday, March 10 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Design stickers and then use the large format printer to print and cut them out of sticker vinyl. 

Memory Cafe

Tuesday, March 10 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A Memory Cafe is a place to have fun…

Mario Day Party

Tuesday, March 10 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Smash Goombas, build a Piranha Plant, and defeat an obstacle course. Can you beat this level? For grades k–5.

Tech Help Drop-In

Tuesday, March 10 | 6:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor of the Library

                       

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Monthly Make: Large Format Printer Labels

Wednesday, March 11, All Day
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Use the large format printer to create custom labels to organize your space during spring cleaning!   

Smart Starts

Wednesday, March 11 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, March 11 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms

                       

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

High School Snack Challenge

Wednesday, March 11 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
High School Room

                       

Face the Young Adult Librarian in this month’s challenge to get a free snack.  

Pajamas and Popcorn Storytime

Wednesday, March 11 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room

                       

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating,singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoypopcorn followed by open play. For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Smart Starts

Thursday, March 12 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Donuts and Bingo

Thursday, March 12 | 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Street Recreation Center

                       

Enjoy bingo, coffee, and donuts. One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo cards are provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. This free drop-in activity is offered in…

Let's Play Dungeons & Dragons

Thursday, March 12 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Shakespeare Room
Registered

                       

For beginner and seasoned adventurers who are middle or high school students.

LEGO Lab

Thursday, March 12 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Discover more ways to play and learn with LEGO! For grades 2-5.Build It! LEGO Challenge 

Bring Your Own Book Club

Thursday, March 12 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Middle
Registered

                       

No assigned reading. No stress. Just books you enjoy and people who love talking about them. Bring any book you’re currently enjoying and share it with other readers while snacking.

Thursday Evening Book Club

Thursday, March 12 | 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Shakespeare Room
Registered

                       

The Nickel Boys By Colson Whitehead

Friends Book Sort

Friday, March 13 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

American Girl Doll Adventures: Felicity

Friday, March 13 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and learn about Felicity and the American Revolution through crafts and other hands-on activities. Bring your own doll or stuffed…

Friends Used Book Sale

Saturday, March 14 | 9:00am - 2:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

Purchase quality, gently-used books at discount prices from the Friends of the Library. For sales that take place in the Basement Friends Area, please take the elevator to the basement of the library.

Equipment Basics: Embroidery Machine

Saturday, March 14 | 10:00am - 11:30am
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Staff-led program to learn basic skills using a piece of equipment by working on a beginner-level project. Please see Helpful Computer Skills for Maker Projects.

Tech Help Drop-In

Saturday, March 14 | 1:00pm - 3:00pm
2nd Floor of the Library

                       

Stop by with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

American Girl Doll Adventures: Felicity

Saturday, March 14 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and learn about Felicity and the American Revolution through crafts and other hands-on activities. Bring your own doll or stuffed…

Friends Used Book Sale

Sunday, March 15 | 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

$10 per bag of most items

OneInMath

Sunday, March 15 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room

                       

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Remember When

Monday, March 16 | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Nostalgic humorist Todd Hunt will recall when times were simpler growing up in small-town America. There was just one flavor of Cheerios, humans answered the phone, and pet rocks and mood rings…

Make and Take: Embroidered Keychain

Monday, March 16 | 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Learn machine embroidery basics while making a stylish accessory for your keys or backpack.

Make and Take: Embroidered Keychain

Monday, March 16 | 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Workshop
Registered

                       

Learn machine embroidery basics while making a stylish accessory for your keys or backpack.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, March 16 | 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Board Room

                       

The Library Board of Trustees meets on the third Monday of each month.

Smart Starts

Tuesday, March 17 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

After School Snack Attack

Tuesday, March 17 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Learn basic food prep skills to create your own treats to eat! For grades 3-5. 

Bluestem Book Club

Tuesday, March 17 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Preview a Bluestem book each month while eating pizza supplied by the library. Listen to the first chapter of the book and then participate in a fun activity. Please register for each…

Smart Starts

Wednesday, March 18 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Friends Book Sort

Wednesday, March 18 | 10:00am - 12:00pm
Basement - Friends Area

                       

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Social Hour for Adults 50+

Wednesday, March 18 | 2:30pm - 4:00pm
North and South Meeting Rooms

                       

Join neighbors to socialize while completing puzzles, playing card and board games, or working on coloring crafts. Light refreshments provided.  

Global Taste Test

Wednesday, March 18 | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Shakespeare Room
Registered

                       

Taste and rate snacks provided by Universal Yums from countries around the world!

Imagination Nation

Wednesday, March 18 | 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Youth Program Room

                       

Gather for a shared story then engage in imaginative play based on the book of the month. For pre-k and their grownups. 

Guitar for Beginners

Wednesday, March 18 | 7:00pm - 8:30pm
North and South Meeting Rooms
Registered

                       

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a performance at the end of the session.…

Smart Starts

Thursday, March 19 | 10:00am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Drama in the Library: Readers Theatre

Thursday, March 19 | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Program Room
Registered

                       

Explore and practice expressive storytelling. No experience needed— just bring your imagination and get ready to shine! The final product will be recorded to share with friends and family. For grades 3–5.

Craft Group

Thursday, March 19 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor West Window
Registered

                       

This month's craft: Scrapbooking

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Saturday, March 21 | 10:30am - 11:30am
2nd Floor Atrium East
Registered

                       

See and learn about rescued animals like rabbits, hedgehogs, sloths, chinchillas, racing turtles, and bearded dragons with Beth Wagner of Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo.

OneInMath

Sunday, March 22 | 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Program Room

                       

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grade k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Family Craft Night

Monday, March 23 | 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Program Room

                       

Drop in to create a masterpiece together as a family. For adults and kids of all ages.

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