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Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

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

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

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

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Gincy Hartin: It's Cool to Be Kind

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

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

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

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

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

Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library

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Mikayla Oz Magic Show

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

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Wilderman's Treetop Tales with Chad Elliott

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

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Purposeful Playdough

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Early Learning, Family Programs, Games and Activities

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Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Did you know playdough play has huge developmental benefits? Drop in and play with a variety of textures and tools.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Books and Reading, Early Learning

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Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

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Early Learning Story Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Early Learning

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Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

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Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Opportunity Center at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Computer Skills Training

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

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Computer Skills Training

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Opportunity Center at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

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Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

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Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

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Opportunity Center

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Adult

Are you learning English and looking to improve your communication skills and connect with others?

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How to Impress at Your Job Interview

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

A successful job interview can be the key to unlocking new career opportunities, and preparation is essential.

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Baby & Toddler Story Time

Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

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Books and Reading, Early Learning

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Babies & Toddlers

A 15-minute story and song program for newborns to three-year-olds, followed by a 45-minute playtime.

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Early Learning Story Time

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

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Early Learning

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for a fun-filled story time for children ages 2-5, featuring stories, songs, and interactive activities.

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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Computer Skills Training

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Adult

Computer Skills Training

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Opportunity Center at Ladd Library

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Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Book Lovers Book Club

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Books and Reading

Age Group:

Adult

Book Lovers Book Club meets on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm at Ladd Library. All are welcome.

Summer book discussion selection:

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Craft Your Perfect Resume

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:30pm

Opportunity Center at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Your resume is your ticket to opening doors to new career opportunities.

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Future Forward: Skills for Career Success

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

Get ready to unlock your potential and take the next step in your career!

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English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Adult

Are you learning English and looking to improve your communication skills and connect with others?

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Chair Yoga

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Games and Activities

Age Group:

Adult

Join us for a beginner level chair yoga class. Tammy Bayer of Toula Yoga will adapt the class as needed to fit your needs and mobility levels.

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How to Search & Apply for Reliable Jobs Online

Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Opportunity Center Classroom at Ladd Library

Program Type:

Job Skills Training, Opportunity Center

Age Group:

Teen, Adult

The internet has become an essential part of any job search, but with so many resources as well as scams, it can be difficult to know where to even begin.

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