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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.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

9:30am - 12:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 2

Shake Rattle and Read in the Veterans Room

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful storytime designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Get ready to sing and dance with your child! 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Creative Studio Media Stations Reservation

10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio: Media Station 1

Stay & Play

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Storytime's over, but the fun continues in the Veterans Room! Play, chat, dance - there's room for all, whether or not you made it to storytime today. Caregivers required, best for children 0-5.

Day Meetings

11:00am - 3:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Audio Booth Reservation

12:15pm - 3:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Words on Wednesday: The Backyard Bird Chronicles

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Authors & Books
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books

Words on Wednesday

Expect stimulating conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

In search of peace, author Amy Tan turned toward the natural world just beyond her window and, specifically, the birds flocking to the feeders in her yard.

OP SD97 Early Childhood Meeting

2:45pm - 4:15pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

D97 Early Childhood team meeting

Audio Booth Reservation

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Smiljanich Family

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room

Ovation

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Kids For Safe Streets

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lobby Community Space

Audio Booth Reservation

5:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Audio Booth

Pack 4023 Bear Den Meeting

5:45pm - 7:15pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Monthly Bear Den Meeting

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion: "The Terraformers"

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Main Library
Register now
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Sustainability
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30

Earth Lounge: An Environmental Book Discussion

Explore the curiosities and complexities of nature, environmentalism, and sustainability through fiction and nonfiction literature on the third Wednesday of every other month. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

Event Details:

In The Terraformers by Annalee Newitz Destry's life is dedicated to terrafo

833 Harlem Condo Association

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Conference Room

Cub Scout Pack 39 Bear Den Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dole Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Dole Branch Library
Room: Dole Branch Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Cub Scout Den Meeting with pizza for the kids.

Virtual: Classroom Kitchen: Vegan Comfort Food

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Health & Wellness
Virtual
Register now
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Room: Virtual Program
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Kristyn Slick of Classroom Kitchen in an interactive winter-themed virtual cooking series. Warm up your winter with hearty and delicious vegan comfort foods.

Disclaimer(s)

Virtual Program

After you register (below), you will receive an email with a specific Zoom link to join the event.

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.

Happier New Year: Organizing Space, Time and Ideas for Less Stress and More Productivity

7:00pm - 8:15pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Meeting/Event Description

Two local woman-owned business owners will present a casual, free workshop on ways to organize space, time, and ideas for less stress.

MLK Dream Hands

All Day 1/16 - 1/31
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

As a tribute to the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the library will display a collage of our community’s Dream Hands in the Main Library Idea Box. To share a dream and be a part of this display: 

FSPM

9:00am - 5:00pm
Main Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room

Shake, Rattle & Read in the Storytime Room

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
Event Details:

This storytime is designed for one-on-one interactions between caregivers and children up to age 5. Music and movement are paired in this big, joyful class. Get ready to sing and dance with your child!

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

LUNCH MEETING

11:00am - 1:30pm
Maze Branch Library
This is not a library-led event.
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room