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Safari Quest

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Community Room at Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

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Library Branch: Frenchtown – Dixie Branch

Room: Community Room

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Have some safari themed fun with books, life-size hungry hungry hippo game, and crafts.

Weekend Parent & Child Play Group

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

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Join us for a morning of playing and socializing. We will be offering a time for young children and their caregiver to interact through play, songs, books and art. Each session will end with a gathering time.

Dorsch Luau Party

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm

Upstairs Library Space at Dorsch Memorial Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Dorsch Memorial Branch

Room: Upstairs Library Space

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, General

Registration Required

Event Details:

Cowabunga! It's time to chase those winter blues away and dive into a fun-filled day of play at our Dorsch Memorial Library Beach! We have plenty of fun activities planned including a scavenger hunt, painting sea shells, limbo, and building leis.

Pancakes & Playdough

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Rasey Luna Pier Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Start the day with smiles! Families can enjoy warm pancakes together before the little ones dive into creative playdough fun. Come for the pancakes, stay for the creativity!

Bagels & Building

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool, Children

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Bring your appetite and imagination! Families can share delicious bagels together, then explore building stations where you can construct something amazing!

After School Crochet Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm

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 of crocheting with materials provided or bring your own project to work on and enjoy the company of other crafty crochet club members!

Cold-Blooded Classification: A LIVE Animal Experience

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children, Tweens

Program Type: Educational, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us for a Live Animal Experience about Cold-Blooded Classified Animals!

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Downstairs Programming Area at Dundee Branch

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Library Branch: Dundee Branch

Room: Downstairs Programming Area

Age Group: Preschool, Children

Program Type: Educational, General, Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Daddy Daughter Hair Factory!

Daddy's! Grab your princess and come learn how to whip-up basic hair-styles for your young lady!

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Library Games Guild

Sunday, January 18, 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

Event Details:

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

Lil' Bookworm Storytime

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Library at Erie Branch

Registration Open

Library Branch: Erie Branch

Room: Library

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime & Playgroups

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come enjoy some delightful stories, upbeat music and dances to keep your preschooler grooving. We’ll wrap up with a craft or playtime to extend learning through play.

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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 Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
11 am				This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Homeschool Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Preschool, Children Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Preschool" group This event is in the "Children" group Registration Open Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Preschool, Children Program Type: Book Club, Educational, Storytime & Playgroups Registration Required Event Details: Homeschool Book Club is designed for preschool and elementary homeschool students. We meet once a month from October through May. 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. 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 "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop 1:00pm–2:30pm Tweens, Teens Ellis Library & Reference Center Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Registration Open Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Children's Area Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Book Club, Educational, General Registration Required Event Details: First Chapter Fridays & Creative Writing Workshop for 5th-8th Graders 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.
2 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Homeschool Art Club 2:15pm–3:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
3 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group After School Adventures 3:30pm–4:15pm Children, Tweens Summerfield – Petersburg Branch This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Summerfield – Petersburg Branch Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, General Event Details: After School Adventures happens each Monday at the library! Stop by after school for a variety of fun activities: building challenges, mindfulness practice, puzzles and art projects. Each week will be something different!
4 pm	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Mindful Mondays 4:00pm–5:00pm Children, Tweens Ellis Library & Reference Center Event Full Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Tweens" group Cancelled Event Full Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Ellis Library & Reference Center Room: Programming Room Age Group: Children, Tweens Program Type: Educational, General, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Start your week with calm, creativity, and a little movement! Kids ages 6–12 are invited to join us for a relaxing half-hour of kid-friendly yoga followed by a simple mindful activity—like breathing games, gratitude prompts, or a peaceful craft.

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