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A painting of a starry night sky with two mirrored human faces, facing a glowing sun at the center.

Art of the African Diaspora Art Exhibit

Jan 11th - Feb 22nd | All day
Experience the 2026 Art of the African Diaspora exhibit at the King Library. The exhibit is free and open to the public.
Glittery snowflakes craft.

Friday Fun: Snowflakes

Jan 16th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Choose your medium, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, paper, etc., and decorate them with markers, sequins, beads, and more.
Movie film and clapperboard image.

Everyone Can Create: Let's Make Movie Posters

Jan 16th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us for another creation session.
Annie Hartnett, the author of the novel "Unlikely Animals".

Meet the Author Annie Hartnett

Jan 16th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meet Annie Hartnett, the author of the novel "Unlikely Animals".

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Discover O'Reilly eBooks, Videos, and Interactive Learning

O'Reilly provides eBooks, audiobooks, videos, and interactive courses focused on technology and business.

A Library Fit for a King

Check out our refreshed King Collection Exhibit on the 3rd Floor and the story of how our library got it's name.

Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Join us in honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by exploring our special collections and books.

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