Past events

Friends of the Library Summer Book Sale

The Science of Oz presented by Steve Belliveau (Teen Summer Reading Program)

Make a tornado, launch a hot air balloon, melt a witch! Learn the science of Oz during this interactive S.T.E.A.M. presentation.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!

Cameron Zvara: Comedy Magician (Children's Summer Reading Program)

Cameron's performance exposes young, creative minds to an engaging and high-energy experience full of laughter and mystery.

USCGC Mackinaw - A Tale of Two Ships presented by Michael Fornes

Since 1944, the Mackinaw has been on guard through gale-force winds, the pressure of crushing ice flows and blinding snowstorms. The new ship continues the legacy of the original as a Halloween “ghost ship,” Chicago’s “Christmas Tree Ship” and the star of the annual Coast Guard Festival. Hear the stories, see the photos, and meet the people who have twice made this engineering wonder a symbol of strength and safety on the Great Lakes.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!

Family Feud Trivia for Tweens/Teens (Teen Summer Reading Program)

Join Michelle Howarth for an exciting tween/teen edition of the hit game show "Family Feud!" See if your team can guess the most popular answers to survey questions.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!

John Ball Zoo - "Zoo to You!" - Children's Summer Reading Program

Learn about wildlife with John Ball Zoo educational staff in this interactive live animal presentation.

Preschool Story Hour

Children, ages 5 and under, and caregivers are invited to join us for stories, rhymes, songs, crafts and FUN!