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. 

Event List

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Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch
Library Branch
Ongoing Events

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Family Storytime

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Club en Español

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Únete a nosotros a nuestro primer Club de Lectura en español cada primer miércoles del mes. Será entonces cuando hablaremos sobre el tema del libro ya leído, al final de la junta podrán recoger el próximo libro con Patty. 

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Enjoy the Process - Art Workshop

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Process Art is a form of artistic expression that focuses more on the journey than the end result. This program is geared toward children 18 and under to "Enjoy the Process" of creating.

This event is in the "Children" group

Winter Craft Workshop

Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Stay warm in the library while making some COLD winter crafts! Materials and guidance will be provided to create a book page snowman, cut paper snowflakes, and paint with ice.  

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Evening Storytime - Polar Bears!

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Looking for a way to wrap up your evening before dinner and bedtime? Come enjoy an interactive Storytime with multiple books and songs. At the end, there is always a fun craft or activity.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Block of the Month Sewing Studio

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
1st Floor Program Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Join us Monday evenings as we work on the Ultimate Beginner Quilt. Learn a new block pattern each week or bring your own projects to work on. No experience needed and supplies are provided.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Drop-In Session

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kansas Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

Looking for help researching your family history? Stop by the Kansas Room Tuesdays from 10:00 to noon to learn about the library's genealogy databases and resources. No appointment needed.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Playtime

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Preschool Playtime is for children between the ages of 2 and 5 and their guardians. A variety of age-appropriate games and activities will be provided each week to entertain your little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Baby Storytime serves as your child’s first introduction to a storytime setting.  We focus on interaction between baby and their caregiver with songs, books, bonding activities and finger plays.  For children ages 0 to 2 with a careg

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Clase de Inglés para Principiantes

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
1st Floor Computer Training Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults

La Biblioteca Main ofrece clases básicas para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma (ELL) Las clases se llevan a cabo todos los miércoles de 6:00 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. Es necesario registrarse.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Homeschool Thursday: Paper Airplane engineering

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Learn the engineering process and a fun new skill. Test different types of paper planes, and create your own to see which flies furthest.

Seats Available
Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Mini-Breakout: Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr.

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

We need your help to celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Can you solve the puzzles in order to unlock Dr. King's famous "I Have a Dream" speech? Ages 9 to 19 are welcomed to their hand at this mini-breakout.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Paper Shapers

Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Main Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Become a paper shaper at Main Library every third Friday of the month. As a paper shaper you will learn about simple origami techniques and create some amazing origami art. This program is geared towards ages 9-18.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Craft Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Children

Families are invited to join us for fun, interactive storytimes every Saturday morning. This special storytime will include singing, dancing, and some great books! This storytime is geared towards guests over the age of 2 and their families.