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Upcoming Events

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This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Adventure of the Missing Color presented by Science Heroes

2:30pm–3:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join Science Heroes on an exciting mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive storytelling, kids will discover the magic of science all around them.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Ocean

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Ocean

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Pajama Night Story Time: Ocean

7:00pm–8:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Ocean

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Teen Creative Crew

4:00pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Unleash your creativity in our teen art club!  Draw, paint, collage, crochet, or bring in any artsy project YOU want to work on.  Some basic supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring in your own.

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All Day 7/4–7/6
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Description:

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This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:15am
Infant
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Welcome to the Andyrooniverse presented by AndyRoo

2:30pm–3:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Join AndyRoo on a magical musical journey to the Andyrooniverse—a world where children’s imaginations come alive!

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Building Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Description:

Love legos? Are you a building aficionado? Come join us every other Tuesday this Summer for a Building Club! Participants can either "free build" or challenge themselves by completing a challenge card!

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Dinosaurs

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Creative Connection: Movie & Masks

2:30pm–4:30pm
Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Middle Grades
Description:

Students will watch the movie: The Bad Guys. The infamous Mr. Piranha, Mr. Snake, Mr. Shark, Ms. Tarantula, and Mr. Wolf find their lives of crime coming to an end as they face imprisonment.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Dinosaurs

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Adult" group

University Branch Book Club: The Six, by Loren Grush

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #2 (University)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs
Description:

Join us on Wednesday, July 9 at 6 pm, for a lively discussion of The Six, by Loren Grush. These are the groundbreaking stories of the first six American women astronauts - their struggles, achievements, and the barriers the

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Pajama Night Story Time: Dinosaurs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity. Pajamas and blankets are welcome! 

This event is in the "Preschool" group

Preschool Story Time: Dinosaurs

10:30am–11:15am
Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, action rhymes, and a movie for families with preschool children aged 3-6 years. This 45-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate take-home craft activity.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Paint & Plant for Teens

3:30pm–5:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Description:

Paint a terracotta pot, then plant something in it!  This program is generously sponsored by the Friends of University Branch Library.  For students in grades 9-12.  Material are limited, and registration is required.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group
This event is in the "Adult" group

Craft Squad Social

2:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult, Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Description:

Craft Squad is a weekly meetup for crafters and artists of all skill-levels.  Bring whatever project you’re working on (and your supplies), and enjoy the company of other crafty people.  Share your work, your tips and tricks, and get ins

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Rise & Shine Story Time: Dinosaurs

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Infant" group

Mother Goose

10:30am–11:15am
Infant
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Mother Goose Time provides caregiver/infant multi-sensory circle-time activities -- including simple sign language, folksongs and lullabies, and finger plays -- that are especially designed to stimulate babies’ social, emotional, and physical deve

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "Elementary" group
This event is in the "Middle Grades" group

Family Program: Craftapalooza

2:30pm–3:30pm
Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool, Elementary, Middle Grades
Program Type: Performances
Description:

Children of all ages are invited to come to the library and cool off while getting creative with a variety of arts and crafts activities!

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Rhymes

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Infant" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Toddler Time: Rhymes

10:30am–11:00am
Infant, Preschool
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Infant, Preschool
Program Type: Story Times
Description:

Stories, songs, and action rhymes for families with toddlers aged 1-3 years. This 30-minute program will conclude with an age-appropriate, take-home craft activity. We are unable to accommodate daycares and school groups in this program.

This event is in the "Young Adult" group

Urban Wildlife: Teen Career Pathways

3:00pm–4:00pm
Young Adult
University Branch Library
Library Branch: University Branch Library
Room: Meeting Room #1 (University)
Age Group: Young Adult
Description:

Discover the fascinating world of urban wildlife and understand why we are increasingly encountering these animals in our cities.