Event List

Featured Events

Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Gincy Hartin plays a guitar and sings in front of a white background.

Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Picture of Mikayla Oz, Magician against blue background

Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Picture of Mikayla Oz, Magician against blue background

Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Picture of Mikayla Oz, Magician against blue background

Mikayla Oz Magic Show

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Musician Chad Elliott holding a guitar against the background of a white house

Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

Program Type:

Special Performances

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

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All Day

Downtown Library, Ladd Library, Offsite

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Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Cleveland Park

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

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Story Time in the Park: Jacolyn Park

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Noelridge Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Hidder Park

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Bever Park

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 1:30pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event

Library-branded van parked on grass next to a library-branded canopy tent

Story Time in the Park: Redmond Park

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Offsite

Program Type:

Family Programs, Games and Activities

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Teen, Adult

Enjoy a story time for all ages in the park! Then stick around for library activities and giveaways with the Mobile Technology Lab, sign up for the Summer Reading Program, and hang out with our friends at the Rollin' Recmobile.

Offsite Event