Intermittent downtimes

Due to OCLC doing system maintenance, there is a chance that access to databases could be affected over the weekend. 

Winter Holiday Schedule

All Library locations will be closed on the following days for the Winter Holiday:
Wednesday, December 24
Thursday, December 25
Friday, December 26
Wednesday, December 31
Thursday, January 1

Mr. & Mrs. F.L. Schlagle, Turner* and Mobile Libraries will be closed on:
Wednesday December 24, 2025 through Wednesday January 1, 2026. 
*Turner Community Library will be open on Saturday December 27.

Main, West & South library locations will be open on December 29 and 30 but will close early at 5:00 pm.

All library locations will reopen for normal operating hours on Friday, January 2, 2026. 

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Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Yoga para Principiantes!!! Listos para equilibrar tu estado físico ,a tu ritmo y con disciplina? entonces integrate a estas sesiones para lograrlo.

A young women babysitting two children, a baby on the left in a high chair, and an older child with braids on the right.

Safe Sitter - Babysitting Course

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 8:30am - 4:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

A Safe Sitter course, Students learn how to prevent unsafe situations and what to do when faced with dangers, child care challenges, first aid situations and Life and business challenges related to taking care of children.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an engaging bilingual storytime. Each week features a fun theme and an after story craft!

Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe. ¡Cada semana tenemos un tema nuevo de cuentos junto con una manualidad divertida!

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Yoga para Principiantes!!! Listos para equilibrar tu estado físico ,a tu ritmo y con disciplina? entonces integrate a estas sesiones para lograrlo.

Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

creative club

Creative Club | Club Creativo de Jovenes

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get crafty twice a month with fun, hands-on projects. For ages 10-18.

Monday, January 12th - Winter Slime

Monday, January 26th - Shrinky Dinks Bracelets and Keychains

A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix!  Check out our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps/

Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

Black video game controller

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.

Inglés Básico Informal

English Class - Inglés Básico Informal

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Free English Classes every Wednesday from 6:30-8:00 PM. Walk-in's welcome! No pre-registration required.

Clase básica de inglés para las personas que desean aprender y practicar el inglés.

A mug on a stack of books

Mejore Su Salud

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Simple Solutions to help families eat smart and move more. 

Actividad en español

Colorful banner that reads: "South Branch Library STEAM Spot! For Grades 1st through 6th"

STEAM Spot!

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Children in grades 1st—6th are welcome to join us every other Thursday night for STEAM Spot!: a space for exploration and creativity geared towards younger school-aged children.

Canto

Taller de Canto y musica

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Vive esta oprtunidad de expresarte através del canto.

Yoga familiar

Yoga: Para el Bienestar

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Yoga para Principiantes!!! Listos para equilibrar tu estado físico ,a tu ritmo y con disciplina? entonces integrate a estas sesiones para lograrlo.

Folkloric dancers dancing

Programa de Folklorico

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults

Taller de Danza Folklórica abrirá la oprotunidad  a los alumnos la posibilidad de expresarse y comunicarse a través del lenguaje de sus propios movimientos.

Bilingual Storytime

Bilingual Storytime | Hora de Cuentos Bilingüe

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for an engaging bilingual storytime. Each week features a fun theme and an after story craft!

Acompáñanos a una hora de cuentos bilingüe. ¡Cada semana tenemos un tema nuevo de cuentos junto con una manualidad divertida!

Closed for Holiday

All Day
Main Library, Virtual, West Wyandotte Library, Mr. & Mrs. F. L. Schlagle Library, Offsite, South Branch Library, Turner Community Library, Mobile Libraries

All library locations are closed for the holiday. 

Closing
A woman's hands cutting fabric next to a sewing machine

Textile Tuesdays

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Knitting, embroidery, and quilting, oh my! No matter what form of textile art is your favorite, you are welcome to join us for textile time each Tuesday.

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Otaku Anime Corps Anime Club

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're a fan of shojo or shonen, magical girls or giant robots, we're here to provide your anime fix!  Check out our Facebook page at:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/otakuanimecorps/

Woman reading to children

Wednesday Wiggles - Storytime and Sensory Activities

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, songs and playtime featuring active play and sensory activities. Perfect for preschoolers, but babies and toddlers are welcome, too!

Black video game controller

Teen Hangout

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room A at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Teens

Join us each week to hangout with video games and a craft activity. 

Group of individuals raising their hands to take the citizenship oath

Citizenship Classes

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room B at South Branch Library
Age Group:
Adults

A FREE Citizenship Preparation Program at the South Branch Library.