Important: Note Change in Open Hours Starting 1/1/2026

Main Library: Mon-Thu 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Fri 9 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m., CLOSED SUNDAY

North Library: Mon-Thu 2 p.m.- 6 p.m.

Event List

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Program Type
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Toy Tea Party

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to our tea party! We will have tasty snacks, fun crafts, and lots of imaginative play. Best for ages 0-5.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, doll, action figure, or any toy to our tea party! We will have tasty snacks, fun crafts, and lots of imaginative play. Best for ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

First Friday: Nerf Battle Royale

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

NERF BATTLE ROYALE RETURNS! Test your skills and team up for an action-packed evening of team strategy and competition.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

NERF BATTLE ROYALE RETURNS! Test your skills and team up for an action-packed evening of team strategy and competition.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive activities and thrilling challenges!  Second Monday of the month: January 12, February 9,  March 9, April 13.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive activities and thrilling challenges!  Second Monday of the month: January 12, February 9,  March 9, April 13.

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Lego Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "Adult" group

BookTok Bingo

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group

Tween/Teen Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Middle School, High School

Calling all tween and teen adventurers! Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into your first epic quest—no experience needed. Characters and all other materials will be provided.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Middle School, High School
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Calling all tween and teen adventurers! Join our beginner-friendly Dungeons & Dragons program and dive into your first epic quest—no experience needed. Characters and all other materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle School" group
This event is in the "High School" group
This event is in the "Adult" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Midwest Card Fest

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family

Join us for fun, casual card playing featuring Midwest favorites: Euchre and Cribbage! Whether you want to learn or just play, everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Come enjoy friendly games and good company!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary, Middle School, High School, Adult, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us for fun, casual card playing featuring Midwest favorites: Euchre and Cribbage! Whether you want to learn or just play, everyone is welcome, no experience needed. Come enjoy friendly games and good company!

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Fandom Club- Video Game Heroes

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

Fourth Monday of the month: 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts, Educational
Event Details:

Celebrate popular series and characters with engaging activities. Connect with fellow fans and enjoy the excitement together! Best for ages 6-11.  

 

Fourth Monday of the month: 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Tuesday

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Preschool

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Lower-Level Auditorium (Auditorium B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Looking for a way to stay warm this winter? Come play with us! We will build with blocks, enjoy free play, and meet new friends at this terrific toddler playgroup. Best for ages 0-5.

 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Winter in the Woods

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Preschool, Family

Explore our very own winter woods ... inside! We’ll peak into winter animal homes, stretch-out in a bear den, and play in our indoor winter wonderland. Best for ages 0-5.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Preschool, Family
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Explore our very own winter woods ... inside! We’ll peak into winter animal homes, stretch-out in a bear den, and play in our indoor winter wonderland. Best for ages 0-5.  

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: STEM Club

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive activities and thrilling challenges!  Second Monday of the month: January 12, February 9,  March 9, April 13.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) with interactive activities and thrilling challenges!  Second Monday of the month: January 12, February 9,  March 9, April 13.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Make & Play Mondays: Lego Club

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A) at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Educational
Age Group:
Elementary

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main Level Auditorium (Auditorium A)
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Educational
Event Details:

Build extraordinary worlds and let your imagination run wild with every brick! Third Monday of the month: January 19, February 16, March 16, April 20. Best for ages 6-11.  

This event is in the "Adult" group

BookTok Bingo

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Games & Play
Age Group:
Adult

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games & Play
Event Details:

Join us at 608 Brewing Company to celebrate all the best books on BookTok! A free event, with a book prize for every bingo.


 

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

This event is in the "Elementary" group

Northside After School Club

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
North Library
Program Type:
Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.

Library Branch: North Library
Age Group: Elementary
Program Type: Games & Play, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us after school as we play, create, and have fun at the North Library. Only on days when Northside Elementary School is in session.

Best for grades 1-6.