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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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Middle Grades Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

For December, the book of the month is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For December, the book of the month is The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street by Karina Yan Glaser.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Book Club

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Headquarters - YA Area at Headquarters
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens

For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase:  A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Headquarters
Room: Headquarters - YA Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

For December, the book of the month is The Afterlife of Holly Chase:  A Christmas and Holiday Book by Cynthia Hand.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

December Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

December Crossword Puzzle

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come in during the month of December to pick up a crossword puzzle. All ages are welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

December Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group
This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room at Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Room: Diamond Lakes - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Learn new and exciting ways to engage in early literacy activities with your child!

This event is in the "Children (0-5)" group

Tiny Tales Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children (0-5)

Join us each week for a fun and engaging program designed for little learners! We’ll share delightful stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that spark imagination and build early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Children (0-5)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us each week for a fun and engaging program designed for little learners! We’ll share delightful stories, lively songs, and playful rhymes that spark imagination and build early literacy skills.

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

Children's Storytime

Tuesday, December 30, 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

Board Game Hour

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Children

Come learn a new game or play a classic again. The library is the place to be for fun and games. Enjoy friendly competition and keep your skills sharp!

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

Come learn a new game or play a classic again. The library is the place to be for fun and games. Enjoy friendly competition and keep your skills sharp!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family BINGO

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Maxwell - Meeting Room at Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group:
All Ages

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Room: Maxwell - Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

Prepare for pandemonium! Families will race, cheer, and fling chips (metaphorically!) as they compete to mark their cards in this over-the-top Bingo adventure.

New Year’s Day

All Day 12/31 - 1/1
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 New Year’s 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 New Year’s Day.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

New Year's Vision Boards

Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friedman Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Teens

Kick off the New Year with a fun, creative way to think about your upcoming goals! Friedman Branch is hosting a mini vision board creation event.

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

Kick off the New Year with a fun, creative way to think about your upcoming goals! Friedman Branch is hosting a mini vision board creation event.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Maxwell Branch Library Read-a-Thon

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 3:30pm
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Come one, come all for a cozy day of reading! Wear your PJs, bring your comfiest blankets and pillows, and settle in for a reading marathon.

Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come one, come all for a cozy day of reading! Wear your PJs, bring your comfiest blankets and pillows, and settle in for a reading marathon.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Club

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
All Ages

Piece together small, medium or large puzzles during Puzzle Club. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills!

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Piece together small, medium or large puzzles during Puzzle Club. No experience needed; all materials supplied. Best for all ages and skills!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Coloring Contest for All

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in during the month of January, grab a coloring sheet and return it to us once you’ve finished your masterpiece. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Search and find the themed items hidden around the library. Open to all ages. New theme each month. 

This event is in the "Children (6-11)" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Take & Make Crafts

All Day 1/5 - 1/10
Diamond Lakes Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (6-11), Teens

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Get creative with our Kids Take & Make Craft Kits! Stop by the branch and grab yours while supplies last. Each kit comes with everything you need—supplies and step-by-step instructions—to complete a fun DIY project at home.

This event is in the "Children" group

Pocket Projects: Little Kit, Big Fun!

01/05/2026 @ 9:00am to 01/09/2026 @ 5:30pm
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Looking for an easy way to spark your child’s creativity? Pocket Projects are take-home craft kits designed with kids in mind. Each kit comes with materials and simple directions, making it easy for families to enjoy a hands-on activity together.

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

Looking for an easy way to spark your child’s creativity? Pocket Projects are take-home craft kits designed with kids in mind. Each kit comes with materials and simple directions, making it easy for families to enjoy a hands-on activity together.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Senior’s Game Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:15am
Wallace - Meeting Room at Wallace Branch Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Stop by on Monday morning for some fun games! Play board games, jumbo tic tac toe, and puzzles!

Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Stop by on Monday morning for some fun games! Play board games, jumbo tic tac toe, and puzzles!