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Featured Programs & Events

Intro to EMBA (Entrepreneurial MBA) - Presented by Michelle Cubas - Certified Business Coach

Mon, Oct 13, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Technology Training Lab

In this three session program, participants will gain valuable insight on how to grow their revenue and outreach. Upon completing all sessions, a... more

In this three session program, participants will gain valuable insight on how to grow their revenue and outreach. Upon completing all sessions, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.

Let's Talk! Spanish Language Social Hour - ¡Hablemos! Hora social en español

Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a field trip at La Plaza Supermarket. Meet other fluent Spanish speakers for a meal and informal conversation. Registration required.

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room YS-Group

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Elementary Homework Help

Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Study Room YS-1,Study Room YS-2,Study Room YS-Group,Youth Services

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework... more

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.

Intro to EMBA (Entrepreneurial MBA) - Presented by Michelle Cubas - Certified Business Coach

Mon, Oct 20, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Technology Training Lab

In this three session program, participants will gain valuable insight on how to grow their revenue and outreach. Upon completing all sessions, a... more

In this three session program, participants will gain valuable insight on how to grow their revenue and outreach. Upon completing all sessions, a Certificate of Completion will be issued.

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room YS-Group

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Virtual Author Talk - Malala Yousafzai - "Finding My Way"

Wed, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

You are invited to join us online and be one of the first to hear from Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Malala Yousafzai about her astonishing memoir. Streamed live.Register

Hear Me Roar: Storytime with Strength - In partnership with the Star Center Foundation

Thu, Oct 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Storytime Room

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime.... more

This cross-generational program connects patients with Parkinson's with our community by sharing stories, songs and movement in this interactive storytime. Ages 2-6, siblings welcome.

Registration opens Thursday, October 16 2025 at 9:00am

Elementary Homework Help

Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework... more

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.

Artificial Intelligence: Unlocking the Future

Mon, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Step into the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence!

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Study Room YS-Group

Stop by Youth Services to sign up for a 10-minute reading time with a reading therapy dog. Sign up starts at 4:30 p.m. Recommended for Grades K-4.

Birth, Death and Rebirth in the Cosmos - An Evening with the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society

Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Friends Pavilion

Explore the life cycle of celestial objects and how the universe is a story of endless transformation. Ages 10 and up.

Elementary Homework Help

Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Storytime Room

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework... more

Sometimes homework is just hard. It helps to practice with someone who has been through it too. Teen volunteers are standing by to offer drop-in homework help for elementary students. Grades 1-4.

The Sound of Story: Crafting Voice in Fiction - A Writing Workshop with Nardine Taleb

Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Porter Room

This workshop is for writers of all genres looking to deepen their craft or are still brainstorming a project. Ages 18 and up. Registration required.

Dating Family Photos Using Fashion Clues

Mon, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dover Room

Librarians Chad Statler and Bonnie Laessig show how you can date family photos using clues from the clothes people are wearing. This can be helpful when ... more

Librarians Chad Statler and Bonnie Laessig show how you can date family photos using clues from the clothes people are wearing. This can be helpful when trying to date old family photographs.

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