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Library Games Guild

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 7:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Gaming

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Welcome to the Library Games Guild at the Dundee Branch Library, where dice roll, cards shuffle, and strategy rules supreme!

I Survived Youth Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Children, Tweens

Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

Join us for discussion of the book select for that months read! After a short discussion , we will have an activity relating to the book.

Curious Kids' Learning Lab

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

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Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational

Registration Required

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Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB!

We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities.

Do NASA Science Live!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 10:30am - 1:00pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

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Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: All Ages, Teens, Family

Program Type: General

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Celebrate Earth Day and take part in Citizen Science Month with real science! Join thousands nationwide at this in-person livestream event that helps a NASA-supported project track wildlife for conservation.

Kid Crafternoons: Learn to Hand Sew!

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics from a long-time hand-sewing enthusiast! Bring your own projects to work on or sew along with our step by step project with materials provided!

Small Fries Friday

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Children's Area at Ellis Library & Reference Center

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center

Room: Children's Area

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

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

Mother's Day Cards

All Day 4/27 - 5/8

Robert A. Vivian Branch

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Library Branch: Robert A. Vivian Branch

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

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MOTHER'S DAY will be here before we know it! Stop by the Vivian Branch and create a one of a kind card for your Mom. No registration required and all supplies will be provided.

Fort-astic Family Storytime Fun

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

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Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children, Family

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

We will be building a fort and sharing some stories. Bring a flashlight and a pillow for comfort, we will supply the materials to build a fort. Each family will build their fort and spend time reading together.

Kid Crafternoons: Learn to Hand Sew!

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Community Room at Ida Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Ida Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Learn the basics from a long-time hand-sewing enthusiast! Bring your own projects to work on or sew along with our step by step project with materials provided!

File This Under "Life-Changing" with Professional Organizer Jen Hill

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Community Room at Bedford Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Bedford Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Adults, Seniors

Program Type: Educational, General

Registration Required

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Is your paper pile judging you from across the room? You're not alone and you're not hopeless. This workshop is for you.

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All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group Custer’s Last Stand Art Exhibit All Day 4/17–4/24 All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center This event is in the "All Ages" group Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Riverside Area Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, History Event Details: On the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of the Little Bighorn, explore the memory of the battle through the eyes of artists. The exhibit will feature images from the life and times of General George A. Custer.
10 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Curious Kids' Learning Lab 10:30am–11:30am Preschool, Children Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Your 4-7-year-old is invited to explore, create, and have a blast at our Curious Kids LAB! We’ll work on communication and reading skills, explore a STEAM topic, art experiences, and enjoy fun, hands-on extension activities. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.	This event is in the "Preschool" group Small Fries Friday 10:30am–11:30am Preschool Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Preschool Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Join us each week for a sampling of learning and literacy fun, specifically designed for children ages 3–6. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.
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1 pm			This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Homeschoolers Happenings 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, Tweens, Teens Carleton Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Carleton Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Join us the first and third Tuesday of every month from now until the end of May. We meet at 1pm for fun, crafts, STEM, library adventurers and more. So get your homeschoolers together and join us for our next meeting. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens. Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.
2 pm	This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group How To Build a Dead Hedge 2:00pm–4:00pm Family, Adults Bedford Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "Adults" group Event Full Library Branch: Bedford Branch Room: Community Room Age Group: Family, Adults Program Type: Educational, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a presentation and hands-on workshop all about building dead hedges!		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:15pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Chapter Book Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Art Club is designed for kids ages 7 to 12 as a space to explore and create through a wide variety of art mediums. Come dressed to express yourself. Disclaimer(s) Weather Closing Statement If area schools are closed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs will be canceled that day. If schools are delayed due to inclement weather or weather-related incidences, all library youth programs scheduled after the delay period will take place at their regular times. If in doubt, always feel free to touch base with your local branch to see what events are taking place.
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4 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group I Survived Youth Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Dundee Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Library Branch: Dundee Branch Room: Downstairs Programming Area Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Event Details: Meet new people and discover great new books. Check out a book club at a branch near you. I Survived - Youth Book Club! (Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age) Join us for discussion of the book select for that months read! After a short discussion , we will have an activity relating to the book. Disclaimer(s) Food Allergens We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
5 pm			This event is in the "Children" group Youth Quilting class 5:00pm–6:30pm Children Maybee Branch Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Event Full Library Branch: Maybee Branch Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational Registration Required Event Details: Get ready for 5 weeks of creative fun in our quilting class! Perfect for ages 10 and up, this class is for anyone excited to dive into the world of quilting. We'll get comfy with sewing machines and learn the basics of making a quilt.
6 pm				This event is in the "All Ages" group Lets Get Gardeining 6:00pm–7:00pm All Ages Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "All Ages" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Educational, Gardening Registration Required Event Details: If you've ever wanted to grow your own vegetables and flowers but didn't know where to begin, this hands on workshop will get you started! A Master Gardener will show you some basic tips and tricks to get your garden growing! This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Women in the Holocaust with The Zekelman Holocaust Center 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens, Adults South Rockwood Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Registration Open Library Branch: South Rockwood Branch Room: Library Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Educational, History Registration Required Event Details: The Holocaust was not a gender-neutral genocide. Women experienced the Holocaust differently and were targeted specifically was women.

Week Calendar

Featured Events

I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

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Accompanying Adults

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I Survived - Youth Book Club!

(Book Club for youth ages 8-12 years of age)

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Food Allergens