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Idea Box: MLK Dream Hands

All Day 12/27–1/28
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, 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 windows. 

To share a dream and be a part of this window display: 

Art Exhibit: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah

All Day 1/21–2/28
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Dreamscapes will be on view from January 21 through February 28 in the Main Library Gallery.

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 23, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Idea Box: Rapbrary "Deangelo and the Dandelion"

All Day 1/29–2/27
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

🌼 IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION

Deangelo’s World
January 29 – February 27, 2026 

Idea Box: Rapbrary Opening Reception

6:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Idea Box
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Health & Wellness, Multicultural, Storytimes
Event Details:

January 29, 2026
Rapbrary Opening & Installation Launch
with Roy Kinsey (Live Performance) and DJ St Sinclaire

Art Exhibit Reception: "Dreamscapes" by Amani Borah

5:30pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Gallery
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural
Event Details:

Meet the artist and enjoy light refreshments. The collected works exhibited in Dreamscapes invite each individual to participate in the colors and activities on the island of Mombasa, as well as mainland Nairobi.

Latine Author Book Cafe: "A Woman of Endurance"

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

Book Club pick: A Woman of Endurance by Dahlma Llanos-Figueroa

Roy Kinsey Documentary Screening

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Offsite
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Event Details:

FILM SCREENING

Rapbrarian: Reading Came First
February 11, 2026

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 13, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Paginas y Platicas: "Querido Diego, te abraza Quiela"

11:00am–1:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Scoville Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

¡Acompáñanos al club de lectura de tu biblioteca!

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 20, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Purim Storytime

1:00pm–2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 22, 2026 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come learn about the Jewish holiday of Purim with David from Temple Har Zion! There will be stories, songs, and snacks — all are welcome and costumes are encouraged. 

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Rapbrary Closing Celebration

6:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Veterans Room
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Community Partner, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

February 26, 2026
Rapbrary Closing Celebration
with Roy Kinsey (Live Performance & Reading) and Mister Wallace

Cuenta Cuentos con Kathy/Spanish Storytime With Kathy

10:00am–10:30am
Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Kids & Families, Multicultural, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Acompañanos para una media hora de cuentos en español con Kathy Valdivia. Ven a escuchar historias, canciones, y baile! Este evento ayudará con el crecimiento cognitivo y fomentará el amor por la lectura y el aprendizaje.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

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

Latine Author Book Cafe: TBA

6:00pm–7:30pm
Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Authors & Books, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural

Latine Author Book Cafe

Join us on the second Tuesday of each month as we discuss works written by Latine authors.* Spanish language copies will be made available when possible. Learn more about library-led book discussions »

*After discussion with community members and staff, the library changed its usage from “Latinx” to “Latine.” Latine is a term created by LGBTQIA+ Spanish speakers. This term uses the letter "e" to illustrate gender inclusivity within existing Spanish pronunciation rules. It is a more inclusive term that acknowledges the gender and language diversity of the community.

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 1)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 12, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

Podcasters Meetup

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 18, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Careers & Businesses, Digital Learning, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Share what you podcast about in a friendly, casual environment. All are welcome, whether you: 

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 2)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?

French Conversation Hour

7:00pm–8:00pm
Arts & Culture, Multicultural
Maze Branch Library
Library Branch: Maze Branch Library
Room: Maze Branch Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Multicultural

French Conversation Hour

Join us for a casual hour of open conversation with other French speakers. Whether you speak enough to hold a basic conversation or you can rattle off long stories, all are welcome. No class, no formal lesson—just practice for current French speakers.

Zines & Chapbooks: A Self-Publishing Workshop (Part 3)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on March 26, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Creative Studio
Age Group: Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Digital Learning, Equity & Anti-Racism, Multicultural
Registration Required
Event Details:

Have you ever wanted a way to let people see your creativity, express your thought?