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Featured Programs & Events

Teen Maker Wednesdays - Level Up at Your Library Makerspace!

Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace,Technology Training Lab

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a different Makerspace project each week—a sticker, fidget star and tote bag. Ages 11-15.

This event is full

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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.

Engineering Challenge: Skyscrapers - Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center

Mon, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Porter Room

Students will transform into engineers when they are challenged to build a tower out of simple paper that can hold weight. Grades 1-2.

Freddy Fossil's Dino Show

Mon, Jul 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Porter Room

Grab your gear and join Freddy Fossil, a zany dinosaur hunter, for an up-beat and interactive show! Recommended for families with children in grades 1-5,... more

Grab your gear and join Freddy Fossil, a zany dinosaur hunter, for an up-beat and interactive show! Recommended for families with children in grades 1-5, siblings welcome.

This event is full

Investment Planning - Presented by Dave Herwerden of Westpoint Wealth Management

Mon, Jul 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dover Room

Are Your Investments on Track? The best investing strategy is a carefully planned and prepared approach to managing and accumulating money.

Engineering Challenge: Rescue Mission - Presented by the Great Lakes Science Center

Tue, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Porter Room

Students use the engineering and design process to construct a solution in small groups to complete their mission. Grades 3-5.

Summer Nights, Cosmic Sights: Exploring the Summer Sky - An Evening with the Great Lakes Astrophotography Society

Tue, Jul 15, 9:00pm - 11:00pm

Friends Pavilion

Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star... more

Experience the wonders of the cosmos as we put state-of-the-art telescopes into your hands, allowing you to explore planets, nebulas, galaxies, star clusters, and more. Ages 10 and up.

Sensory Friendly Spectacular Magic Show - Presented by Cody Clark

Wed, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Porter Room

Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with... more

Magician & autism advocate Cody Clark combines his experiences as a performer & autistic adult to create a magic show accessible to all. Ages 8 & up with grown up. Adults with disabilities welcome!

Registration opens Wednesday, July 9 2025 at 9:00am

Teen Maker Wednesdays - Level Up at Your Library Makerspace!

Wed, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace,Technology Training Lab

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a different Makerspace project each week—a sticker, fidget star and tote bag. Ages 11-15.

This event is full

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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.

WPPL's Annual Egg Drop

Thu, Jul 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Friends Pavilion,Porter Room

Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends... more

Celebrate engineering during STEAM week with your design for the egg drop. Building starts at 11 AM in the Porter Room. Join us at noon in the Friends Pavilion for the official egg drop.

Teen Maker Wednesdays - Level Up at Your Library Makerspace!

Wed, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Makerspace,Technology Training Lab

Join us on Wednesday afternoons for a different Makerspace project each week—a sticker, fidget star and tote bag. Ages 11-15.

This event is full

Bow Wow Books

Wed, Jul 23, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Storytime Room

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.

Make It, Take It!

Sat, Jul 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Stop by Youth Services to complete a featured craft. No registration. While supplies last. PreK-Grade 2