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This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Teens" group

Making Snowflakes

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon of paper snowflake making! Learn simple folding and cutting techniques to turn plain paper into delicate, one-of-a-kind winter decorations.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a cozy, creative afternoon of paper snowflake making! Learn simple folding and cutting techniques to turn plain paper into delicate, one-of-a-kind winter decorations.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Open Computer Lab

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

A program where staff members offer specialized assistance to customers in need of computer help.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

A program where staff members offer specialized assistance to customers in need of computer help.

Thanksgiving Day

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 3:00pm - 11:45pm
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations close at 3 PM in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations close at 3 PM in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving Day.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group

Snowflakes for Seniors

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will make paper snowflakes to be distributed to local nursing home residents.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Participants will make paper snowflakes to be distributed to local nursing home residents.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Huddle

Thursday, December 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Teens

Welcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Welcome homeschool families! Meet and connect with other homeschoolers and learn more about library resources to help your homeschooling journey. Come with questions and ideas to share.

Tia's Corner

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friedman Branch Library

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Event Details:

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Social Saturday

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Adults are invited to bring in whatever craft they are working on and visit with each other.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Adults are invited to bring in whatever craft they are working on and visit with each other.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Holiday Card Making

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card Making event.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Children, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get into the festive spirit and unleash your creativity at our Holiday Card Making event.

This event is in the "Children" group

Afternoon Craft

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come craft with us! Make and take a Christmas craft made by hand. All materials will be provided for your child.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come craft with us! Make and take a Christmas craft made by hand. All materials will be provided for your child.

Tia's Corner

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friedman Branch Library

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Event Details:

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

This event is in the "Teens" group

DIY Ornaments

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

There is nothing better than putting ornaments on your Christmas tree. So why not make your own? The Friedman Branch Library is hosting a DIY Christmas Ornament event, and you’re invited.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Spelling Bee

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Participants will test their spelling skills against other patrons (or library staff)!

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Participants will test their spelling skills against other patrons (or library staff)!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Let's Do It

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Take a hour to learn a new skill and make some new friends.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Take a hour to learn a new skill and make some new friends.

Tia's Corner

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Friedman Branch Library

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Event Details:

The session is free for ages (6-18) for children who are experiencing crisis or loss.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Snacks and Stories

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children

Snacks and Stories, Ages 6+

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Snacks and Stories, Ages 6+

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Christmas Movie with FB

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
All Ages

Come join the Friedman Branch Library as we host a Nightmare Before Christmas watch party. This classic movie is a Christmas staple, so put on your PJs and watch it with us.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Come join the Friedman Branch Library as we host a Nightmare Before Christmas watch party. This classic movie is a Christmas staple, so put on your PJs and watch it with us.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Babies, Children
Program Type: Storytime

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/26
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide

All locations will be closed for Christmas

Closing
Branches:
Headquarters, Appleby Branch Library, Diamond Lakes Library, Friedman Branch Library, Jeff Maxwell Branch Library, Wallace Branch Library, Bookmobile, Off Site, ARCPLS Systemwide
Description:

All locations will be closed for Christmas

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Year's Vision Boards

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

The New Year comes with BIG new goals. The best way to tackle a new goal is to visualize it, so we’re creating vision boards, and you’re invited. Put them on your walls and track your progress on your way to completion.

Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The New Year comes with BIG new goals. The best way to tackle a new goal is to visualize it, so we’re creating vision boards, and you’re invited. Put them on your walls and track your progress on your way to completion.