Events
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Every month the North Branch will pick a book for our community of readers to read together and talk about. Our goal is to pick a plethora of books from a wide variety of genres and authors. This month, our book is The Huntress by Kate…
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For ages 6-11
Drop into the North Branch to check out any of the library patron-recommended books on display and find a book from our shelves you would like to recommend for other readers. We'll place your recommendation on…
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We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this spring! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. StoryWalks are self-guided and available during regular park hours on…
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We’re collaborating with the Ottawa County Parks to continue providing StoryWalks this spring! Walk through the pages of a book as you make your way along a park path. StoryWalks are self-guided and available during regular park hours on…
March Book Match-up (for ages 14-18)
In ProgressAll day,For ages 14-18Once you’ve registered, fill out the form in the confirmation email with your preferences and we’ll select a free book just for you! As, well as create a custom recommended reading list. If you do not fill out the form, you…
Registration closedSurprise Book Bundles (ages 6-13)
In ProgressAll day,For kids and tweens ages 6-13
March is Reading Month! Let us surprise you with a personalized bundle of books to check out. When you register, you’ll receive a link to a survey in your confirmation email. Fill that out to help us…
Registration closedMarch Book Bundles (for adults)
In ProgressAll day,Online eventFor adultsWe are celebrating Reading Month. This March, sign up and then fill out the survey to get four library books recommended by the librarian staff. Once you’ve registered, fill out the form in the confirmation email with your…
Registration closedFor ages 0-18mos with a caregiver
Drop-in for a casual playdate with other babies. Age-appropriate toys will be provided in the community room.
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Dynamic author/illustrator Aaron Zenz will explain the hidden process that brings books to our bookshelves. Learn about dummies, thumbnails, sketches, original artwork, and how re-writing is like digging for treasure. Aaron will stick…
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Drop in any time as Groundworks' staff guides you through the basics of using our Rodecaster Pro podcast station and show you where to find additional learning resources to get a podcast up and running.
For ages 0-5 with a caregiver
Join the OAISD for a special bilingual playgroup where there will be stories, fingerplays, creative art experiences, educational play, and a free book for each family. Caregivers stay with their children to…
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For kids ages 8-12
Join us at the Main Library every other Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. to work on your creative writing skills! Each session, we’ll play a writing game and then get the chance to work on your own projects. All…
Lego Club
Join us for a weekly build at Lego Club! Find us Wednesdays starting March 6 from 4pm - 5:30pm at Herrick Northside Branch. You provide the imagination, we provide the Legos. No registration required.
For ages 5+
Wednesdays March…
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Get a chance to learn all about solar eclipses before you have the chance to witness one in person. NASA/JPL Solar System Ambassador Michael Long will present on all things solar eclipses. Because space is limited, registration is…
Registration required (8 spots remaining)Register for event For ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Drop-in for a casual playdate with other toddlers and preschoolers. Age-appropriate toys will be provided in the community room.
Got a tech question you just can't figure out? Need help with email on your phone? Drop in and ask us your questions. We can help you find out the answers.
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View the WKAR Special, Building the Reading Brain, exploring the science of reading, then participate in a panel discussion with local reading experts and leaders.
Reading is not always an easy skill to learn, and we get a lot of requests…
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For ages 13 and up
Try your hand at making Pysanky eggs at our 2nd annual Pysanky Party. This is a traditional Ukrainian egg decorating process done using a wax resist method. Use a tool to draw wax on an egg and then dye it to create…
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