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Perler Bead Crafting

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Cook the Kit: Asparagus

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. Each Cook the Kit includes:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Reptarium-Bring the Zoo to You!

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for this hands-on, interactive reptile program and meet lizards, snakes & more!

No registration is required, but space is limited, and seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Join us for this hands-on, interactive reptile program and meet lizards, snakes & more!

No registration is required, but space is limited, and seating will be on a first-come, first-serve basis.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Board Meeting

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Create, Make & Take

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Summer Reading Club Kick Off: Foam Party in the Park

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other, Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Join us for a family-friendly foam dance party in the park with fun activities, free hot dog dinner for all ages, and free books and book bags for children ages 0-17!* 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Other, Performance
Program Description:

Join us for a family-friendly foam dance party in the park with fun activities, free hot dog dinner for all ages, and free books and book bags for children ages 0-17!* 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Perler Bead Crafting

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Drop in between 3-5 p.m. at Shepherd Community Library and make a Perler bead craft. Choose your design or use a template provided by the library.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Cook the Kit: Berries

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Dragon Egg Kit

All Day
All Branches
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Create your own Night Fury dragon egg!

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: All Branches
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Create your own Night Fury dragon egg!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Board Meeting

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Minecraft Self Portraits

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Movie
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Make a Minecraft self portrait using a pixel art technique and block stickers. 

*Registration required.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gaming, Movie
Registration Required
Program Description:

Make a Minecraft self portrait using a pixel art technique and block stickers. 

*Registration required.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Summer Reading Club Performance: Rick Kelley

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School

Join us for a musically good time with singer, songwriter, and one-person band, Rick Kelley. 

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Join us for a musically good time with singer, songwriter, and one-person band, Rick Kelley. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

3rd Annual Longest Day Reading Challenge

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 6:00am - 9:15pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

It's the longest day of the year! What better way to spend it than reading? We invite you to our 3rd annual Longest Day Reading Challenge at Veterans Memorial Library, where we will read ALL DAY LONG.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Program Description:

It's the longest day of the year! What better way to spend it than reading? We invite you to our 3rd annual Longest Day Reading Challenge at Veterans Memorial Library, where we will read ALL DAY LONG.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Read with a Therapy Dog

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 7:00am - 8:30am
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids

Join Jed as she participates in the Longest Day Reading Challenge! From 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., she will be available to read to, pet, or simply sit with. 


Jed is a Papillon breed and a registered therapy dog.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Program Description:

Join Jed as she participates in the Longest Day Reading Challenge! From 7:00 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., she will be available to read to, pet, or simply sit with. 


Jed is a Papillon breed and a registered therapy dog.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Cook the Kit: Berries

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 7:30am - 2:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, High School

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, High School
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Embark on your family-friendly edible adventure when you visit Mt. Pleasant Farmers Market this summer and pick up your own free Cook the Kit. NO REGISTRATION. Each Cook the Kit includes:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Rainbow Storytime

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This story class is for all ages. 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This story class is for all ages. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.

Summer Series Author - Katherine Applegate

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Author Talk
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Middle School

Join us at the library for activities, snacks, and a special LIVE virtual presentation with award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate!

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School, Middle School
Program Type: Author Talk
Program Description:

Join us at the library for activities, snacks, and a special LIVE virtual presentation with award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Create, Make & Take

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Nature's Nightlife with Leslie Science and Nature Center

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
FJML Meeting Room at Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Find out what happens after the sun goes down in this exciting exploration into the world of nocturnal animals. Meet different live animals and learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

Library Branch: Faith Johnston Memorial Library
Room: FJML Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Find out what happens after the sun goes down in this exciting exploration into the world of nocturnal animals. Meet different live animals and learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Middle School" group.
This event is in the "High School" group.

Nature's Nightlife with Leslie Science and Nature Center

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School

Find out what happens after the sun goes down in this exciting exploration into the world of nocturnal animals. Meet different live animals and learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K, Elementary School, Teens, Middle School, High School
Program Type: Performance
Program Description:

Find out what happens after the sun goes down in this exciting exploration into the world of nocturnal animals. Meet different live animals and learn why they choose to work in the dark and how they are adapted for life at night.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Air Clay Craft

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens

Create a pinch pot, clay beads, or an animal using air clay. Participants will be given a portion to shape as they desire. They will take their project home to dry and paint later.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone, Kids, Teens
Registration Required
Program Description:

Create a pinch pot, clay beads, or an animal using air clay. Participants will be given a portion to shape as they desire. They will take their project home to dry and paint later.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Elementary School" group.

Create, Make & Take

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
SCL Meeting Room at Shepherd Community Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Elementary School

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

Library Branch: Shepherd Community Library
Room: SCL Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for after-school crafting fun!

Can't make it to the event? Stop by the Shepherd Community Library to pick up a kit version of this month's craft. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Friends of Veterans Memorial Library Board Meeting

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Friends of the Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Program Description:

Friends of the Veterans Memorial Library host a monthly meeting. Anyone interested in learning more about the Friends or being involved with their efforts to support the Library is welcome to attend.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Babies/Pre-K" group.

Rainbow Storytime

Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Annex Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This story class is for all ages. 

Library Branch: Veterans Memorial Library
Room: Annex Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Babies/Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Program Description:

Join us for color-themed stories, songs, and crafts while celebrating diversity. This story class is for all ages.