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100 Books Before Graduation Reading Challenge (Beanstack)

All Day 3/3–1/1
Teens
ARCPLS Systemwide
Offsite Event
Library Branch: ARCPLS Systemwide
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

"Warm Up with a Good Book" Reading Challenge

All Day 1/2–3/31
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pick up a reading log at Headquarters from our YA Area/Teen Space on the 2nd floor.  Then, read three books or listen to three audiobooks between January 1 and March 31.  Write down the author, title, and a short review of

Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny

All Day 1/5–1/18
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

This January, Beanstack and Steps to Literacy welcome all libraries across North American to join their winter reading challenge, which features Beanstack’s very own Benny the Bean!

Take & Make Kits: Vision Boards

All Day 1/5–1/31
Teens
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

While supplies last, pick up a kit in the YA area/Teen Space to make a vision board to help you accomplish your goals in 2026 and beyond.

Pocket Projects: Little Kit, Big Fun!

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–01/16/2026 @ 5:30pm
Children
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
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.

Pokémon Scavenger Hunt

01/12/2026 @ 9:00am–01/17/2026 @ 4:00pm
Children, All Ages
Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Library Branch: Jeff Maxwell Branch Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Pokémon Go! From Charizard to Gengar, capture different Pokémon in this scavenger hunt that challenges your library knowledge.

Viewing of "Our Friend Martin"

10:00am–11:00am
Children (6-11), Teens
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Enjoy an animated film as we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of prominent Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Biscuit and Friends Storytime: Learn about Service Dogs

3:30pm–4:00pm
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come meet Biscuit, the friendly Great Dane, and her pals on every third Friday! It's your chance to discover the amazing world of service dogs and enjoy a cozy reading session with them.

Princess Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come join us on the third Friday of the month and hang out with some of your favorite Disney Princesses!

Game Night!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens
Friedman Branch Library
Library Branch: Friedman Branch Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

You’re invited to Friedman’s first game night of the New Year. Come and have fun playing various board games, card games, and puzzles. Bring your friends or make new ones as you enjoy some friendly competition. 

If I Met Martin Luther King Jr.

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

January Coloring Contest for All

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

Family Movie

1:00pm–3:00pm
Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Children (0-5), Children (6-11), Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Join us for a fun movie, popcorn, and soft drinks. Appropriate for all ages.

Lego Club

1:30pm–2:30pm
Children
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Join us at Appleby for Lego Club as we play with Legos. What can you build with the Legos provided? All ages are welcome.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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

Winter Scavenger Hunt

All Day 1/19–1/24
Children (6-11), Teens
Diamond Lakes Library
Library Branch: Diamond Lakes Library
Age Group: Children (6-11), Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come in, find the winter items on our list, and turn it in for a small prize!

Morning Pages Book Club

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Because mornings are better with books.

Words in Progress Writing Group

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Wallace Branch Library
Library Branch: Wallace Branch Library
Room: Wallace - Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come write with us! Words in Progress is a biweekly, relaxed, no-pressure space for writers of all kinds to set aside time to work on their latest project—whether it's a novel, a blog, a journal entry, or anything in between.

If I Met Martin Luther King Jr.

All Day
Appleby Branch Library
Library Branch: Appleby Branch Library
Event Details:

Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with us by sharing your answers on our questionnaire. Turn it in by Saturday, January 24 to be entered for a chance to win a prize. All sheets turned back in will receive a small prize. All ages are welcome.

January Coloring Contest for All

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

January Scavenger Hunt

All Day
All Ages
Appleby Branch Library
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. 

Winter Reading 2026: Read with Benny

All Day 1/20–1/31
All Ages
Headquarters
Library Branch: Headquarters
Age Group: All Ages
Event Details:

This January, Beanstack and Steps to Literacy welcome all libraries across North American to join their winter reading challenge, which features Beanstack’s very own Benny the Bean!

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Children (0-5), Children (6-11)
Diamond Lakes Library
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!