This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Family Storytime Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best fo... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. This event is in the "Children" group. Dec 29 2025 Mon Family Storytime 6:30pm - 7:00pm South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool, Children Program Type: Storytimes Event Details: Join us for our evening Family Storytime at 6:30 p.m.! Kids and caregivers can join us for fun songs, stories, and acivities. You can even wear your jammies! Best for ages 6 and under, but all are welcome! Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Play, Grow, Learn! Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room at South Side Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Play, Grow, Learn is an opportunity to meet families with other young chil... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Dec 30 2025 Tue Play, Grow, Learn! 10:00am - 11:30am South Side Meeting Room Library Branch: South Side Library Room: South Side Meeting Room Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Children ages 0-5 and their caregivers can engage in open play, come and go activities at South. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 11:45pm Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve. Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm - 11:45pm Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All buildings close at 5 PM on New Year's Eve.
New Years Day All Day Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day. Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Years Day All Day Branches: Central Library, East Side Library, Forest Avenue Library, Franklin Avenue Library, North Side Library, South Side Library, Off Site, DMPL Virtual Description: All locations will be closed in observance of New Years Day.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Club Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics t... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 1 2026 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 8 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craft Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper ar... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 8 2026 Thu Craft Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper arts, pottery, printmaking, fiber arts and so much more!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion Monday, January 12, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis. The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club .meeting on the second Monday of the mo... This event is in the "Adults" group. Jan 12 2026 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other playe... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 13 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Teens" group. VolunTEENS Work Time Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Program Type: Health & Wellness Age Group: Teens Event Details: If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help! This event is in the "Teens" group. Jan 14 2026 Wed VolunTEENS Work Time 4:00pm - 5:00pm Library Branch: Central Library Age Group: Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Details: If you're between the ages of 12-18 and looking for a fun and rewarding volunteer opportunity, give the library a try! We would love to have your help! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 15 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. P... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 17 2026 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Children" group. Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 at Central Library Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Age Group: Children Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiet... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 20 2026 Tue Reading Buddies with ARL TheraPets! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2 Age Group: Children Program Type: Educational, Health & Wellness, Play & Learn Event Details: Do you love animals? Then visit Central Library to practice reading with and learn about an ARL TheraPet! Engaging with animals is a great way to boost confidence and reduce anxiety around learning to read! Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 22 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. LEGO Quest Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? Test your skills at LEGO Quest where we read parts of a book and respon... This event is in the "Children" group. Jan 27 2026 Tue LEGO Quest 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Let's go on a LEGO quest!! Do you love to build? Do you love adventure stories? Do you love problem-solving? Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Jan 29 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 5 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. Art Club Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Age Group: Children Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics t... This event is in the "Children" group. Feb 5 2026 Thu Art Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes Event Details: Art Club will occur on the first Thursday of each month. It will feature picture books and a related art project each month. We will learn about artists, art concepts, and topics that will give us inspiration to make our own art. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion Monday, February 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room at Franklin Avenue Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis. The Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion is a regularly scheduled book club .meeting on the second Monday of the mo... This event is in the "Adults" group. Feb 9 2026 Mon Franklin Afternoon Book Discussion 1:00pm - 2:00pm Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Franklin Avenue Library Room: Franklin Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Event Details: November's selection is The Davenports by Krystal Marquis.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Chess Club Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Educational, Gaming Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other playe... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 10 2026 Tue Chess Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Educational, Gaming Event Details: Join the fun at Chess Club! Chess is one of the world's most popular games and is played by millions of people worldwide. Learn to play or come to test your skills with other players. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 12 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Craft Club Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room at Forest Avenue Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper ar... This event is in the "Children" group. This event is in the "Teens" group. Feb 12 2026 Thu Craft Club 6:00pm - 7:30pm Forest Avenue Meeting Room Library Branch: Forest Avenue Library Room: Forest Avenue Meeting Room Age Group: Children, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join Craft Club and explore your creativity and skill by learning a new craft each month. We will learn knitting, crochet, sewing, bookbinding, jewelry making and beading, paper arts, pottery, printmaking, fiber arts and so much more!
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Wiggles and Giggles Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 19 2026 Thu Wiggles and Giggles 10:15am - 10:45am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn, Storytimes Event Details: Join us at the Central Library for a fun storytime featuring movement, music, and rhyming! Disclaimer(s) Central Parking Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Little Explorers Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 at Central Library Program Type: Play & Learn Age Group: Birth-Preschool Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. P... This event is in the "Birth-Preschool" group. Feb 21 2026 Sat Little Explorers 10:00am - 11:00am Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Library Meeting Room 1, 2, 3 Age Group: Birth-Preschool Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Bring your young ones to our Little Explorers program, designed for children ages 0-5, to discover, learn and play with different sensory activities. No Registration is Required. Please wear play clothes as some activities may be messy. Disclaimer(s) Children’s Program Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.