Event Calendar

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December 2024

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Puzzle Play (K-5th Grade & Families)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
Join us for weeklyPuzzle Play! Participants will work together on a variety of different jigsaw puzzles. Puzzles will range from easy to difficult. Complete the puzzle within the hour to win a spot in our Puzzle Play Hall of Fame! This program provides great opportunities to improve thinking skills, play some games, a , ...
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Giggle Grooves
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Giggle Grooves is a fun, interactive music program for children ages 2-5 and their grown-ups featuring music, movement and more! Make sure to bring your dancing shoes for a moving and grooving good time. Registration is not required for this event. We look forward to seeing you there!   , ...
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Art Sparks: Grades K-5 Pointillism (Registration Closed)
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Registration is now closed because no more seats are available. This class will introduce participants to pointillism, a painting technique that uses small dots of color to create an image. Art Sparks is a monthly program where children are given an opportunity to create, explore and discover the arts! Registration is , ...
Art Sparks: Grades K-5 Pointillism (Registration Closed)
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Registration is now closed because no more seats are available. This class will introduce participants to pointillism, a painting technique that uses small dots of color to create an image. Art Sparks  is a monthly program where children are given an opportunity to create, explore and discover the arts! Registration is , ...
LEGO Club (K-5th Grade & Families)
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm
In this after-school club, kids will have the chance to socialize, try fun LEGO challenges each week and be creative! Use the library’s blocks to create something awesome! Spin the wheel for a building suggestion or build your own unique creation! Each participant will show off their creation and it just might ea , ...
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Book Chat
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Join our Book Chat on the last Monday of every month. This relaxed book club is all about sharing what you’re reading and hearing recommendations from fellow readers. The library will also showcase its newest titles to help you discover your next favorite read. Whether you’re a casual reader or a book enthu , ...
Here Comes Santa Claus
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Come sing carols while we wait for Santa to arrive! Kids are invited to make Grinch Dust and color a gingerbread kid to have displayed here at the library for the season! Parents, don’t forget to bring your camera. No registration required for this free event. All are welcome!   , ...
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Friends of the Library Meeting
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Join the Friends of the Oscar Grady Library at the quarterly membership meeting for a discussion of 2025 projects.  Non-members are welcome to attend. , ...
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Snowflake Craft
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Join us for a fun, hands on workshop where we’ll make oversized 3D paper snowflakes using simple white paper bags. These stunning snowflakes will transform any space into a winter wonderland! Learn the easy steps to create these beautiful decorations, and take the magic home with you to craft your own festive pap , ...
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Art Sparks: Grades K-5 Winter Greeting Cards
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us in creating folk art trees in cool wintery colors on art-quality postcards with envelopes that are perfect for gifting this holiday season! Packed with art standards, this class teaches line, pattern, shape and simple watercolor techniques. Art Sparks is a monthly program where children are given an opportunity , ...
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Recipe Club: Cookies
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Indulge in a festive symphony of sweet flavors celebrating the art of baking and sharing holiday joy through an array of cookies.  Bring your favorite cookies along with a recipe and join us in the community room to share holiday cheer, friendship, and great books! Need inspiration? Check out our selection of cookbooks , ...
Fiber Arts Group (ages 18+)
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us for a monthly Fiber Arts Group at the library! Every second Thursday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, bring your own project and your passion for fiber arts for this drop in event. Whether you’re knitting, crocheting, weaving, or working on any other fiber art, this is a great opportunity to connect with fellow en , ...
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Teen Advisory Board Cookie Exchange (ages 12+)
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Get into the festive spirit with our Teen Advisory Board Cookie Exchange! Sign up to bring two dozen of your favorite cookies along to swap with other participants and enjoy a delicious variety to take home. The library will provide hot cocoa, holiday music and games to set the mood for this light-hearted seasonal even , ...
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Adult Book Club: The 13th Gift: A True Story of a Christmas Miracle by Joanne Huist Smith
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
After the unexpected death of her husband, Joanne Huist Smith had no idea how she would keep herself together and be strong for her three children–especially with the holiday season approaching. But 12 days before Christmas, presents begin appearing on her doorstep with notes from their “True Friends.” , ...
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Art Sparks: Adult Winter Greeting Cards
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Join us as we create easy folk art trees in stunning wintery watercolors. You’ll learn how to use watercolors and black markers to paint whimsical trees onto art-quality postcards with envelopes, perfect for giving to a loved one for a a special seasonal touch. This event is suitable for all skill levels. Registr , ...
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Concordia University Presents: Gift of the Magi
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
The Concordia University Theatre Department is excited to bring “The Gift of the Magi” to our library! This heartwarming 30-minute theatrical adaptation is perfect for children of all ages. Join us for this delightful holiday performance and experience the true meaning of giving. Registration is not require , ...
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Art Sparks: Teen Winter Greeting Cards (ages 12+)
2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Join us as we create easy folk art trees in stunning wintery watercolors. You’ll learn how to use watercolors and black markers to paint whimsical trees onto art-quality postcards with envelopes, perfect for giving to a loved one for a a special seasonal touch. This event is suitable for all skill levels. (12 Reg , ...
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STEM Club: Marshmallow Snowflakes for Grades 1-5 (Registration Closed)
10:15 am - 11:15 pm
Registration is now closed because no more seats are available. Dive into the magnificent microscopic world of snow crystals. Then explore geometry, symmetry, and design by constructing 3D snowflake sculptures. STEM Club is a program designed for children in first to fifth grade. In this monthly program, children are , ...
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Morning Fiction Book Club: The Wife Upstairs by Rachel Hawkins
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Start your day with a lively discussion and great reads! Our new Morning Fiction Book Club meets monthly on the first Thursday of each month. Each month we will explore a work of fiction ranging from contemporary favorites to timeless classics sharing our thoughts and insights. Whether you’re an avid reader or lo , ...
Dungeons & Dragons
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Adults, get in touch with your inner creative self and step into a world of imagination and adventure with Dungeons & Dragons, the ultimate fantasy tabletop role-playing game by Wizards of the Coast. Relying on collaborative storytelling, players design unique characters and embark on epic quests filled with danger , ...
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Giggle Grooves: Toddler and Preschool Dance Party
10:30 am - 11:00 pm
Wiggle and giggle with friends at this hoppin’ dance party! Giggle Grooves is a fun, interactive music program for children ages 2-5 and their grown-ups featuring music, movement and more! Make sure to bring your dancing shoes for a moving and grooving good time. Registration is not required for this event. We lo , ...
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Art Sparks: Teen Air Dry Clay Part 1
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Join us for a two-part Art Sparks program where creativity and mindfulness take center stage! Each participant will craft a unique potted succulent plant using air dry clay. Once the clay pieces have dried, we’ll meet on Saturday, January 25th to paint them with vivid acrylic colors, bringing your creation to lif , ...
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