Event List

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

This Play Group is for Children from Birth to School Age with parents or caregivers accompanying. We will be spending time for everyone to interact through playing, sharing, climbing, caring and story reading!

Come join the fun!!

Literacy on the Lawn will be held on the library lawn for those 3-5 years old but will start inside the library in the children's area.
 

Get your body movin', shake out your sillies and get loose at this dance program. We will be moving and grooving to fun songs. Bring your party fingers and get this dance party started!

Drop in with questions about your personal device! A librarian is available to help troubleshoot or provide guidance. No registration required

Drop-in hours are held monthly on the third Thursday, 1pm-2pm

Bring your projects such as knitting, cross-stitch, or crochet work and be a part of our group! Join us on the first and third Thursday of every month to share your projects and a "common thread" with others!

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy snacks for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Every week looks a little different- there will be activities such as crafting, painting, and gaming to name a few! This is a place to study, have a snack, visit with friends, and unwind.

The Sodexo Meal program provides free healthy dinners for kids and teens. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Join us at the Friends of the Carleton Branch Library's meeting.  We will be discussing ways we can continue to help the Carleton Branch with upcoming programs.  New members always welcome.

Join us for a monthly family storytime that promotes the joys of reading and learning!

Join Jen from Jen Hill Organizing as she shares 3 common mistakes when it comes to getting organized.  You will walk away with some great practical tools to help get you started on your organizing journey. 

Baby Group is for children under 2 and an accompanying caregiver.  We'll have a short Storytime section with some music and books, we'll do some interactive or sensory activities, then have some open playtime for social interaction.

These are fun, literacy rich, interactive programs which strengthen reading skills and foster a lifelong love of reading. Then we will pick up the pace with a dance party.

Fun Friday is a special Storytime where we do a lot of dancing and music activities.  We also read interactive books and have time for social play.  Great for toddlers and preschoolers who love to move and groove!

Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6.  

To make an appointment, call 1 800 RED CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code ELLISLIBRARY. 

Get out and stretch your way to feeling better mentally and physically. Chair yoga is a low impact way to fitness and everyone can participate regardless of physical or health limitations! Jessica Bannon will be your instructor.