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Bedazzle Your Favorite Banned Book

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Celebrate the freedom to read during Banned Books week at the library. Either bring a copy of your favorite banned book or choose from one of our copies to bedazzle.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, October 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Plant Swap

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Looking to trade houseplants that don't bring you joy anymore? Bring in your healthy plants or rooted cuttings for the library's semi-annual plant swap. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Halloween Sewing Block: Intermediate Level

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Please Note: You must be able to operate a sewing machine and be able to sew a straight line.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Family Art Night: Watercolor

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Oct. 8Alliums: The Rabbit Resistant FlowerFlowering onions are rabbit, rodent, and deer resistant and are seldom affected by disease.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as sewing, the 3D Printer, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Family Art Night: Charcoal

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Oct. 8Alliums: The Rabbit Resistant FlowerFlowering onions are rabbit, rodent, and deer resistant and are seldom affected by disease.
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Fall Foliage: Watercolor Workshop

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Vibe and paint with us. In this self-guided workshop, we focus on the process, relaxation, and fun with a fall foliage-themed watercolor. Beginners encouraged!

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Family Art Night: Charcoal

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Join us for Family Art Night this fall! Different art supplies will be provided each program for families to experiment and learn new concepts with.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Gardening Series with Linn County Master Gardeners

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Ladd Library Community Room at Ladd Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Oct. 8Alliums: The Rabbit Resistant FlowerFlowering onions are rabbit, rodent, and deer resistant and are seldom affected by disease.
This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, October 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, October 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders. 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Maker Club

Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Technology Classroom at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Maker Room and Technology
Age Group:
Teen

Teens will learn skills related to our Maker Spaces and equipment, such as sewing, the 3D Printer, and an introduction to basic designs using computer software. This club meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month.

This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Teen" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beems Auditorium B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Family Programs, Games and Activities
Age Group:
School Age, Teen, Adult

Join us for Dungeons & Dragons, the world renowned table top role-playing game. Our tables meet weekly for adventure and excitement. Handbooks (2014) and dice are provided.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Dip Recipe Swap

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beems Auditorium A/B at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies
Age Group:
Adult

Show off your best dip recipe at the library's Dip Recipe Swap! Bring a sample (approximately a quart) of your favorite homemade dip and item to serve with the dip, along with a copy of the recipe. Dips may be savory or sweet.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Tango Práctica

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Whipple Auditorium at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Crafts & Hobbies, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Adult

Join us weekly for Tango Práctica (practice), where you will learn the basic steps of tango and grow your skills in an encouraging, welcoming group. No partner required. Smooth-soled shoes recommended. 

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Expressive Arts With Tanager

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books and Reading, Crafts & Hobbies, Early Learning, Games and Activities
Age Group:
Preschool, School Age

Arts, movement, and music for youth and their caregivers. This program is geared to pre-K to second graders.