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New Events

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Shadows of snowflakes and people.

Firelight Shadow Theater

Nov 12th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Discover the magical world of shadow puppetry with Daniel Barash of Firelight Shadow Theater.
Archimedes Screw Model Craft.

STEM: Archimedes Screw Model

Nov 13th | 3:30pm - 4:30pm
In this activity, patrons will create models of screws.
Movie poster for Twilight.

Teen Movie: Twilight

Nov 13th | 3:45pm - 5:45pm
Get cozy with a movie at the library!
Pop art of a little doll.

Make Your Own Pop Art

Nov 13th | 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Join us to create your own pop art image.

New Titles

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New Blogs & Lists

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TIROC: Nature as Healer

Next in the series of Trauma-Informed, Resilience-Oriented Care (TIROC) blogs: nature as a healer for weary minds and bodies.

Youth Herald: The Annual Youth Priorities Survey Is Out!

By participating, you will help foster a sense of civic engagement and empowerment among our youth residents.

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