Happy 2026 from the Library!
 
We are very happy to be fully reopen and it has been so nice to see new and familiar faces come through the library's doors!
 
Come visit – we have great reads, fun programs, welcoming spaces, and big smiles to brighten your day.
Save the date for the library's Grand Reopening Event!
Friday, February 6 at 5:30-7:30 p.m. Click here for details.
JANUARY EVENTS
FOR ALL AGES

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Coloring Club
Mondays 1/5, 1/12, & 1/26 at
3:30 p.m.
 
Mondays are hard.  Come to the library for snacks, soothing music, and seasonal coloring pages.
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Family Game Night
Tuesday, 1/13 at 3:30 p.m.
Tired of sitting at home and beating your family at Monopoly?  Come to the library and beat someone else’s family at Monopoly!  Games/snacks provided.

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Weird Science: Slime
Wed. 1/14 at 4:00 p.m.
Join us for a new hands-on experiment every month. In January, we will create slime. Click here to register - required.
Free Play Friday
1/30 at 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Drop in to play some tabletop board games and Trading Card Games.
FOR KIDS
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Storytime
Wednesdays at 9:30 a.m.
Join Miss Deana for stories, songs, and silliness! Storytimes are best for children ages 2-5, but older and younger siblings are always welcome.
Build it! Club
Tuesday, January 6 at 3:30 p.m.

Spend an afternoon building whatever suits your fancy with the library’s LEGO bricks.  This program is best suited to kids in grades K-5. 
Homeschool Hangout
Thursday, January 8 at 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Join other homeschool families for educational presenters or problem-solving activities.
 
FOR TEENS
Come hang out! Just for ages 12–18.

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Teen Gaming
Thursdays at 3:30-5:00 p.m.
1/8, 1/15, 1/22, 1/29
Nintendo Switch and snacks in the Teen Space. What more do you need?
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, 1/12 at 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Join us on a grand tabletop roleplaying adventure as we run Dragon of Icespire Peak. Click here to register - required! 
Teen DIY
Wednesday, 1/21 at 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Get crafty in the Makerspace-a new project each month. Registration preferred.
Teen Movie
Wednesday, 1/28 at 4:00 p.m.
Catch a monthly movie in the Teen Space chosen by teen patrons.

FOR TEENS & ADULTS
The Itty Bitty Art Show is Back!
Show off your artistic skills by participating in the Itty Bitty Art Show! Pick up a small canvas at the library, create your miniature artwork using any medium and methods you desire, and drop off your finished artwork to be hung in the library's lobby display case during the month of March!  For adults and teens only. Sign up here or at the library.
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Chess Club
Thursday, 1/8 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Drop in and meet up with chess players of all ages and skill levels.
Registration preferred.
 
Magic the Gathering 101
Friday, 1/16 at 3:30-5:00 p.m.
Come learn how to play the hit trading card game Magic: The Gathering.
Registration preferred.
Vinyl Club
Tuesday, 1/27 at 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Relax, indulge in some light refreshments, and listen to
iconic albums. Registration preferred. 
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Makerspace 101: 3D Printing
Thursday, 1/15 at 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Learn everything you need to know about our 3D printer and get certified to use it for your own projects.
Making Games with bitsy
Thursday, 1/29 at 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Learn how to get started making your very own video games using bitsy.

FOR ADULTS
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Movie & Mocktail: The Princess Bride Monday, 1/5 @ 5:00-8:00 p.m.
Join us for a new film each month paired with a tasty, themed mocktail.
Tea Time
Wednesday, 1/7 @ 11:00 a.m.
Drop in to socialize while enjoying a cup of tea and light snacks.
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Tarot 101: Year-Ahead Spread
Thursday, 1/22 @ 6:00-7:00 p.m.
This beginner-friendly workshop with Katy Daixon Wimer offers tips and tricks for reading tarot and oracle cards and helps you connect with your intuition to map out the theme of your upcoming year. Registration required!
Adult Dungeons & Dragons
Monday, 1/26 @ 4:00-7:00 p.m.
 
Join us on a grand tabletop roleplaying adventure as we run Dragon of Icespire Peak. Make sure to bring a completed level 1 character using 5E rules with you to the session. Registration required!
NEW BOOKS!
KIDS
A Snow Day for Amos McGee
by Philip C. Stead

A cozy tale of winter hope and joy, from award-winning and New York Times-bestselling duo Philip and Erin Stead, perfect for fans of The Snowy Nap and The Mitten.
Vida: The Mice, the Cat, and the Alebrije
by Duncan Tonatiuh

In the vibrant city of Mousetepec, two brave mouse siblings, Vida and Mâaximo, confront a menacing cat with the help of a magical alebrije.
Bud Finds Her Gift
by Robin Wall Kimmerer

When young Bud sees people bustling around, intent on their chores and their screens, she is certain they must be doing important things--and she wants to be included. But wise Nokomis, her grandmother, shows her that there is a different way to find belonging, one that relies on stillness and observing the natural world. As Bud discovers the freely given gifts of the Earth, she wonders if she has something important to give back. What is her gift?
I Hate Everything!
by Sophy Henn

With his friend's help, an irascible ghost discovers that he maybe does not hate everything after all.
TEENS
Emil
by Patrick Matthews

Born from poetry, music, and code, Emil was created to save lives, not end them. But even an AI can dream of freedom.
Fascinating Fungi: Nourishers, Killers, Connectors, and Healers
by Karen Kenney

From helping bread rise to capturing pollutants, fungi can do many incredible and even unexpected things. Explore the world of fungi, including strange sights, medicine, underground webs, and more--
ADULT NONFICTION
Badass Manifesting: How to Manifest Abundance, Success and the Joyful Life of Your Dreams
by Jenny Block

We all have a badass inside of us, someone who stands up for themselves and others. Someone who gets shit done. Someone who knows what they want and makes it happen and doesn't let anyone-or anything--stand in our way. The trouble is, sometimes that badass is deep inside of us and struggles to get out. Fear all too often keeps us from being our true badass selves. Depression and anxiety can make that actualization tough, too. Jenny Block's Badass Manifesting guides her audience to find their badass confidence and resilience through a series of powerful and passionate mantras.
Calm in the Storm: Zen Ways to Cultivate Stability in an Anxious World
by Brother Phap Huu

A timely Zen guide for those seeking emotional stability, self-compassion, and inner peace in an anxious and perfection-driven world Through intimate stories, mindfulness practices, and heartfelt reflections, the authors gently guide us back to ourselves--back to a place where we can breathe, feel, and respond with clarity rather than react with fear. Whether facing personal overwhelm or collective grief, Calm in the Storm offers a path toward rooted compassion and meaningful engagement.