Big News! Downtown Restroom Renovation

1st floor restrooms (on the main floor) of our Downtown Library will be unavailable for a few months due to major renovations.

Ground Floor restrooms (off the accessible entrance and Children's Room) and 2nd floor public restrooms will be available during all library hours. 

Microfilm services are available on the table across from the Reference Desk. 

Upcoming Events

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Library2Go Summer 2025

All Day 6/23–6/27
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

We've added more stops for you this summer! For a complete list click on the link to the Library2Go schedule.

We look forward to seeing you on board!

 

OUTREACH ~ RIFAC Preschool Storytime

10:00am–11:00pm
Early Learning
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will visit RIFAC preschool for storytime. 

Toddler Tales @ Watts-Midtown Branch

10:30am–11:00am
Early Learning
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Art Series

2:00pm–3:00pm
School Age
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Collaboration Area
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Six weeks of summer art instruction for ages 8 to 14 with Ms G. How have games been depicted in the world of art? Level up your art ability with fun hands-on projects inspired by different works of art. 

Seniors Read Banned Books -- "Looking for Alaska," by John Green

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Book Clubs

Connect with other readers to discuss books.

The banned book to read for this month's discussion is "Looking for Alaska," by John Green

Library2Go at Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Longview Park is the place to be on Tuesday afternoons this summer!

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be there to share children's stories and an activity. Come join us!

Outreach ~ Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Outreach ~ Longview Park

2:30pm–3:30pm
Children, Early Learning, School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Children, Early Learning, School Age
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

A Children's Librarian and the Mobile Library will be at Longview Park sharing children's stories and an activity.  

Math Club

3:15pm–4:00pm
School Age
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Downtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Registration Required
Event Details:

Six weeks of fun math activities and games for ages 8 to 12 with Ms. Elizabeth Russell. Recommended for children in 2nd to 6th grades. Level Up your math game with fun ways to use it! Registration required.

Giant Yard Games-Afternoon Activity @ Watts-Midtown

3:30pm–4:30pm
School Age
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Each Tuesday we will have an Afternoon Activity at Watts-Midtown!

This week we will be playing giant yard games from the Library of Things!

Southwest Sip & Paint

5:00pm–7:00pm
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Southwest Branch
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for some painting fun at our Paint & Sip event! We will have painting stations set up for you to create your own masterpiece! This is not a guided class, but there will be projects you may choose from.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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.

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.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am–11:30am
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am–11:30am
Early Learning
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

 Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Drop-in Computer Skills & Job Search Assistance w/ Goodwill of the Heartland

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adult
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Discussion
Event Details:

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

String Art Class - Succulent

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adult
Watts-Midtown Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Please join us for a evening of string art fun!  Mindy Matthews, from High Strung by 3M, will be guiding participants through the creation of a succulent string art design. Supplies will be provided.

Outreach Skip A Long - Milan - Preschool Visit

9:30am–10:00am
Early Learning
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Outreach, Storytime
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will visit Skip a Long preschool for storytime. 

Coffee & Conversations

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Mental Health, Discussion
Event Details:

Meet neighbors and create community at Coffee & Conversations every 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month at the Southwest Library! Coffee, light refreshments, and optional activities will be provided.

Outreach - Skip a Long - Milan - School Age

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age
Outreach
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Miss Ranell will be visiting Skip A Long summer camp.  

Outreach-Adventure Camp

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Outreach, Special Event
Event Details:

Mr. James will be visiting Adventure Camp every Thursday this summer with books and activities! 

STEAM on Wheels

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Downtown Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels!

Dragontrainer

10:00am–11:00am
Family
Watts-Midtown Branch
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Watch as inventor & time traveler Brock Barnabas visits the present time to recruit some adventurous kids to travel back to the Medieval times.

Art with the FIGGE

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Watts-Midtown Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Watts-Midtown Branch
Room: Watts-Midtown Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a teen and a fan of art? Join us for a presentation by Kelsey from the FIGGE!

Library2Go at the Backyard Bioblitz

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Library2Go Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library2Go Mobile Library
Age Group: Children, School Age, Teen, Adult, Family, Everyone
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for our mobile library at Hauberg Estate as they host the Backyard Bioblitz.