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Art Exhibit: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons

All Day 1/14 - 2/22
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Still photography tells its stories through captured moments in time. Stories told with power, with joy and sadness. Often, in ways that no other medium can. In its stillness, it yet moves.

Idea Box: Celebrating Local Black Artists

All Day 2/3 - 2/28
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Throughout history, Black artists have used their creativity to inspire, challenge, and transform our world.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Art Exhibit Reception: Celebrating Local Black Artists

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Meet the artists behind our February Idea Box exhibit (Celebrating Local Black Artists) and enjoy light refreshm

Dungeons and Dragons Club!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Joins us for Dungeons and Dragons Club!

Meet a group, make some friends and learn more about how to play!

Attendees will be provided maps, figure standees and character sheets to host their very own Dungeons and Dragons Sessions!

Are You Smarter Than the MHS Team?

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults
Program Type: Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Test your brainpower in a fun and fast-paced battle of wits!

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

What's Your Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

The Teen Library Gaming League

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

Puzzle Swap

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 193
Event Details:

Do you have puzzles that you have already worked on? Need a new one? Consider swapping your puzzle at the library. New or gently used puzzles must be at least 50 pieces and a maximum of 2000 pieces in the original box. 

Art Exhibit Reception: "Stories My Camera Tells" by Howard Simmons

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Civic Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Event Details:

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.

Laser Cutter Workshop: Heart-Shaped Box

11:00am - 12:30pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a heart-shaped box using the library’s Glowforge laser cutter! You will be guided through each step needed to get your design ready for our laser cutter, and then hands-on time to assemble your box. The library will provide

A Creative Adventure

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity in this one-of-a-kind multimedia experience! Participants will collaborate to write an original song, capture stunning photos for the cover art, and produce a promotional video.

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

College Student Game Nights!

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

If you're a college students and looking for more ways to expand beyond your social networks this is the event for you! 

Play some games, enjoy some snacks, and potentially make some new friends here at the library.

Artist Talk: Howard Simmons in Conversation with Lee Bey

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Friends Board, Health & Wellness, Library Board, Multicultural
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Civic Learning, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Friends Board, Health & Wellness, Library Board, Multicultural
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 105
Event Details:

Join us for a conversation between photographer Howard Simmons and author and architecture critic Lee Bey. 

Access Granted Co-Ed Mentor Program

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 150
Event Details:

This program offers mentorship for students grades 6 through 12, providing them with invaluable life lessons and offering them a safe space to build social and professional skills.

What's Your Craft

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Middle School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

What's Your Craft is a DIY program designed to inspire self-motivation and personal growth through art for high school students.

The Teen Library Gaming League

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: High School Space
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

A gaming league hosted by teens for teens! 

Grief Journaling

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Health & Wellness
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

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Virtual & In-Person Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with information about attending in person and a specific link to join the event virtually.

Please indicate whether you plan to attend the event in person or virtually when you register. By registering, you agree to library policy and understand that no conduct is permitted that may reasonably be expected to create a disturbance or otherwise interfere with the safe use and enjoyment of the library and program by others. All times are listed in Central time.

Art Exhibit: "Unusual Points of View: Works by Robert W. Hutchison"

All Day 2/24 - 3/29
Arts & Culture
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Event Details:

Surrealist works by artist and former director of the Hyde Park Art Center, Robert W. Hutchison, will be on display at Maze Branch Library.

Beyond the Books Mentoring

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
Register now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Careers & Businesses, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

A Greater Good Foundation—together with the library—is offering a comprehensive co-ed mentor program to inspire all students 13-18 to look inward and harness their inherent capabilities and resources to realize their fullest potential.