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Van Gogh Sunflower Painting 10:00 AM
Van Gogh Sunflower Painting
Apr 2 @ 10:00 AM
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Led by Library Director, Andrea Estelle Tuesday, April 2 at 10 AM What farmer doesn’t love sunflowers? Learn about Vincent Van Gogh and create a canvas painting similar to Van Gogh’s Sunflower masterpiece by using acrylics[...]
LEGO Farm Challenge 2:00 PM
LEGO Farm Challenge
Apr 2 @ 2:00 PM
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Tuesday, April 2 at 2 PM Combine your inner farmer and engineer to create Lego farm scenes and objects. Prizes will be awarded for several categories to add to this farm frenzy fun!
Animal Farm Escape Room 4:00 PM
Animal Farm Escape Room
Apr 2 @ 4:00 PM
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Animal Farm Escape Room Tuesday, April 2 at 4 PM The author of Animal Farm, George Orwell, was an insightful individual. He empowered people to think rather than just to accept their reality. He said, “To[...]
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Apr 2 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Dungeons & Dragons Meetup January 15 – May 21 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Calling all warriors! Meet other local Dungeons & Dragons players for adventures and fun. Explore fantastic worlds, clash[...]
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Mary’s Country Critters 10:00 AM
Mary’s Country Critters
Apr 3 @ 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
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Wednesday, April 3 from 10 AM-Noon The farm is coming to the library! Drop in during these two hours to meet Mary’s Country Critters: a mini horse, a donkey, sheep, goats, a rabbit, a chicken,[...]
Thumbprint Dandelion Painting 4:00 PM
Thumbprint Dandelion Painting
Apr 3 @ 4:00 PM
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Thumbprint Dandelion Painting Wednesday, April 3 at 4 PM Design a beautiful custom painted dandelion using an inverted painting technique.
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Farm Bingo & Scavenger Hunt 10:00 AM
Farm Bingo & Scavenger Hunt
Apr 5 @ 10:00 AM
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Friday, April 5 at 10 AM Farmers win the prize at this event! Play farm bingo and win prizes each time you get a bingo. Then go on a farm scavenger hunt in the library[...]
Country Tassel Wall Hanging 4:00 PM
Country Tassel Wall Hanging
Apr 5 @ 4:00 PM
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Country Tassel Wall Hanging Friday, April 5 at 4 PM Create a beautiful wall hanging from reclaimed wood, yarn, and beads
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2nd Monday Book Club 1:00 PM
2nd Monday Book Club
Apr 8 @ 1:00 PM
Tickets
2nd Monday Book Club 2nd Monday at 1 PM January 14 Underground Railroad by Colson Whitehead February 11 The Paris Architect by Charles Belfoure March 11 Lillian Boxfish takes a Walk by Kathleen Rooney April 8 Come Hell[...]
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Tiny Tots (0 – 1) 10:00 AM
Tiny Tots (0 – 1)
Apr 9 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
Tiny Tots (2 – 3) 11:00 AM
Tiny Tots (2 – 3)
Apr 9 @ 11:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
Adult Coloring Club 2:00 PM
Adult Coloring Club
Apr 9 @ 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Tickets
Adult Coloring Club Led by Laurie Stoneburner 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of each month at 2 PM Join other coloring enthusiasts in the library tutor rooms while you learn about coloring tips and techniques. Coloring opportunities include using pastel pencils,[...]
Anime Club 4:00 PM
Anime Club
Apr 9 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets
January 8 – May 28 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 4 -6 PM Come to a local Anime Meetup for fun, friends and talk about your favorite Anime/Manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fan-fiction!
STEAM Stations 4:00 PM
STEAM Stations
Apr 9 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
STEAM Stations Tuesdays at 4 PM January 22 – May 7 (No programs: April 2 & 23) For Kindergartners – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Match) concepts at several fun stations each[...]
Non Fiction Book Club 7:00 PM
Non Fiction Book Club
Apr 9 @ 7:00 PM
Tickets
Non Fiction Book Club 2nd Tuesday at 7 PM January 8 41 by George W Bush February 12 Mr. Dickens and Jis Carol by Samantha Silva March 12 The Woman Who Smashed Codes by Jason Fagone April 9[...]
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Storytime 10:00 AM
Storytime
Apr 10 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Storytime Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes stories, songs and a craft. Helpers and Heroes January 23 – February 27 *** It Ain’t Easy Being Green March 6 – 27 Peeps & Eggs[...]
Chess Club 4:00 PM
Chess Club
Apr 10 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
Chess Club Wednesdays at 4 PM January 23 – May 8 (No programs: April 3 & 24) Elementary – High School Students Learn, play and improve your chess skills! Snacks provided.
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Music & Movement 10:00 AM
Music & Movement
Apr 12 @ 10:00 AM
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Music and Movement Fridays at 10 AM January 25 – May 10 *** (No programs: April 5 & 26) Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!   *** The first week[...]
Seniors’ Club 1:00 PM
Seniors’ Club
Apr 12 @ 1:00 PM
Tickets
Seniors’ Club First Friday of each month at 1 PM January 4 Donuts with the Director February 1 Valentines for Alamo Nursing Home March 1 “Keep on Your Feet” with Leslie Waligora – Seniors’ Exercise Program[...]
Teen Scene 4:00 PM
Teen Scene
Apr 12 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
January 25 – May 10 Fridays at 4 PM (No meeting April 5 or April 26) Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, and create some lasting memories. We will be[...]
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Creative Café 9:00 AM
Creative Café
Apr 13 @ 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
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Creative Café Glass Fusion with Sue Hazen April 13 from 9 AM – 11 AM A second class will be offered from 12-2 PM if the first class fills Just in time for spring! Design a[...]
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Tiny Tots (0 – 1) 10:00 AM
Tiny Tots (0 – 1)
Apr 16 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
Tiny Tots (2 – 3) 11:00 AM
Tiny Tots (2 – 3)
Apr 16 @ 11:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup 4:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup
Apr 16 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets
Dungeons & Dragons Meetup January 15 – May 21 1st & 3rd Tuesday from 4 – 6 pm Calling all warriors! Meet other local Dungeons & Dragons players for adventures and fun. Explore fantastic worlds, clash[...]
STEAM Stations 4:00 PM
STEAM Stations
Apr 16 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
STEAM Stations Tuesdays at 4 PM January 22 – May 7 (No programs: April 2 & 23) For Kindergartners – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Match) concepts at several fun stations each[...]
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Storytime 10:00 AM
Storytime
Apr 17 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Storytime Wednesdays at 10 AM Ages 0-5 Each session includes stories, songs and a craft. Helpers and Heroes January 23 – February 27 *** It Ain’t Easy Being Green March 6 – 27 Peeps & Eggs[...]
Chess Club 4:00 PM
Chess Club
Apr 17 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
Chess Club Wednesdays at 4 PM January 23 – May 8 (No programs: April 3 & 24) Elementary – High School Students Learn, play and improve your chess skills! Snacks provided.
Library Board Meeting 6:00 PM
Library Board Meeting
Apr 17 @ 6:00 PM
Tickets
The Library Board of Trustees meets on a monthly basis to discuss library business and housekeeping. Meetings are open to the public and include a period of time for patrons to discuss comments and concerns.[...]
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TAB (Teen Advisory Board) 4:00 PM
TAB (Teen Advisory Board)
Apr 18 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
Third Thursday at 4 PM Teen Advisory Board volunteers meet monthly to brainstorm teen program and collection recommendations. TAB members receive service hour credit for meetings and projects. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.
Sizzlers Book Club 6:30 PM
Sizzlers Book Club
Apr 18 @ 6:30 PM
Tickets
Sizzlers Book Club 3rd Thursday at 6:30 PM January 17 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas February 21 Becoming by Michelle Obama March 18 *** DATE CHANGE*** The Golden State by Lydia Kiesling April 18 The Soul[...]
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Music & Movement 10:00 AM
Music & Movement
Apr 19 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Music and Movement Fridays at 10 AM January 25 – May 10 *** (No programs: April 5 & 26) Ages 0-5 Relieve cabin fever with singing, dancing, movement activities, and sensory play!   *** The first week[...]
Teen Scene 4:00 PM
Teen Scene
Apr 19 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
January 25 – May 10 Fridays at 4 PM (No meeting April 5 or April 26) Hang out with us each week as we play games, watch movies, and create some lasting memories. We will be[...]
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LIBRARY CLOSED
LIBRARY CLOSED
Apr 20 all-day
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The library will be closed Saturday, April 20 for Easter Weekend.
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Adult Coloring Club 2:00 PM
Adult Coloring Club
Apr 23 @ 2:00 PM
Tickets
Led by Laurie Stoneburner 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2 PM Join other coloring enthusiasts in the library tutor rooms. Participants will be able to share coloring tips and techniques while socializing[...]
Anime Club 4:00 PM
Anime Club
Apr 23 @ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Tickets
January 8 – May 28 2nd & 4th Tuesday at 4 -6 PM Come to a local Anime Meetup for fun, friends and talk about your favorite Anime/Manga artists, shows and games. Share your own art and fan-fiction!
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Friends of the Library BIG Spring Book Sale
Friends of the Library BIG Spring Book Sale
Apr 25 – Apr 27 all-day
Tickets
The Friends of the Library are putting together another AMAZING Book Sale for the public to enjoy. All of the money raised at the Book Sale comes back to the library. These funds are used[...]
Pizza & Pages Book Club 4:00 PM
Pizza & Pages Book Club
Apr 25 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
Teen & Tween Book Club Last Thursday at 4 PM Come for the pizza, stay for the fun! Join us each month to discuss what you’ve just read or are currently reading. Pizza and refreshments will be[...]
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Tiny Tots (0 – 1) 10:00 AM
Tiny Tots (0 – 1)
Apr 30 @ 10:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
Tiny Tots (2 – 3) 11:00 AM
Tiny Tots (2 – 3)
Apr 30 @ 11:00 AM
Tickets
Tuesdays, January 22 – May 7 *** (No meeting April 2 & 23) For Ages 0-1 at 10 AM For Ages 2-3 at 11 AM Sing, read, and play with your little ones and friends!  [...]
STEAM Stations 4:00 PM
STEAM Stations
Apr 30 @ 4:00 PM
Tickets
STEAM Stations Tuesdays at 4 PM January 22 – May 7 (No programs: April 2 & 23) For Kindergartners – 5th Grade Discover STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Match) concepts at several fun stations each[...]
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