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Featured Programs & Events

Jr. GameBOT

Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Technology Training Lab

Wanna make video games? Love building with LEGO® bricks? Learn how to create video games using Scratch. Then, we'll bring the action to life as we build... more

Wanna make video games? Love building with LEGO® bricks? Learn how to create video games using Scratch. Then, we'll bring the action to life as we build and program LEGO® mini robots. Grades 2-5.

Read With a Witch

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

Storytime Room

Come to a special interactive storytime where we will act out the story "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson together using props and costumes. Grades... more

Come to a special interactive storytime where we will act out the story "Room on the Broom" by Julia Donaldson together using props and costumes. Grades 1-3, siblings welcome.

Long Term Care Planning - Dave Herwerden of WestPoint Wealth Management, LLC

Mon, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Technology Training Lab

Planning for Long Term Care before Retirement Learn the options to address LTC in Pre-Retirement

Virtual Author Talk - Lori Gottlieb - "Maybe You Should Talk to Someone"

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Online

Therapist, author and human being Lori Gottlieb shares her wisdom examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves to help us breakthrough to living the... more

Therapist, author and human being Lori Gottlieb shares her wisdom examining the truths and fictions we tell ourselves to help us breakthrough to living the life we desire. Streamed live.

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Adult ADHD 101

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Porter Room

ADHD in adults looks very different from ADHD in children. Learn the symptoms, treatment options, and how to explain a diagnosis to family and coworkers.

Using Fashion to Date Family Photos

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Dover Room

Knowing a little bit about fashion trends and styles can help narrow down when those hard-to-date family photographs were taken.

Introduction to Finding Grants - Presented by David Holmes of Candid.

Thu, Oct 24, 10:00am - 11:30am

Dover Room

Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.

Porter Pumpkin Party

Thu, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Storytime Room

Celebrate all things pumpkin with crafts, games, and more! Grades Pre-K - 5.

Dungeons and Dragons 101

Mon, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Learn how to play this role-playing game and how playing it can benefit neurodivergent individuals. For ages 12 and up.

Teen Anime Club

Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Dover Room

Are you a teen who loves anime and manga? Watch a few episodes, play games, and have fun with your friends at Teen Anime Club! Grades 7-12.

The Tell-Tale Play - A Largely Literary Theater Performance

Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Porter Room

Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for a thrilling performance of some of the greatest works of the Master of the... more

Join Mark Dawidziak and Sara Showman of the Largely Literary Theater Company for a thrilling performance of some of the greatest works of the Master of the Macabre.

Harmonizing Mind and Body - The Power of Sound Frequencies and Meditation

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Dover Room

Join Crissy Stelmaschuk for a unique and insightful look at the beneficial effects sound frequencies and meditation can have on us. Registration required.... more

Join Crissy Stelmaschuk for a unique and insightful look at the beneficial effects sound frequencies and meditation can have on us. Registration required. Explore the Health Fair after the program.

Health Fair - Meet the Organizations - drop in

Sat, Nov 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Porter Room

Stop by the meeting room wing of the library and enjoy the annual Health Fair.

Effective Communication Strategies - Alzheimer's Association

Sat, Nov 02, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Dover Room

Join us to explore how communication takes place when someone has Alzheimer's. Please register.

Virtual Author Talk - Stanley Milford Jr. - "The Paranormal Ranger"

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Online

Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre... more

Join us in conversation with Navajo Ranger, Stanley Milford, Jr. as he chats about the chilling and clear-eyed memoir of his investigations into bizarre cases of the unexplained in Navajoland.