This event is in the "Children" group Celebrate Winter: Festival of Lights (6-12 yrs) Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children Shine bright with us! Explore how different cultures celebrate with light—from Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, to Bodhi Day, each tradition shines in its own way. Enjoy stories and create your own light-themed craft. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Celebrate Winter: Festival of Lights (6-12 yrs) 6:00pm–7:00pm George Ashe Library Waitlist Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Shine bright with us! Explore how different cultures celebrate with light—from Winter Solstice, Kwanzaa, Hanukkah, Christmas, to Bodhi Day, each tradition shines in its own way. Enjoy stories and create your own light-themed craft.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Vinyl Craft: Decorate Mugs! Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space Age Group: Adult, Seniors Drink hot chocolate in style this winter with a custom vinyl design! Transform a plain coffee mug into a winter wonderland using vinyl decals. All supplies will be provided. Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Vinyl Craft: Decorate Mugs! 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Full Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY, Maker Space Registration Required Event Details: Drink hot chocolate in style this winter with a custom vinyl design! Transform a plain coffee mug into a winter wonderland using vinyl decals. All supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Intro to UX Design Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Intro to UX Design 7:00pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Seniors Program Type: Computers and Technology, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Discover how User Experience (UX) Design shapes the way we interact with the world. In this beginner-friendly session, we'll break down what UX is, explore core principles and walk through the phases of the UX design process.
This event is in the "Children" group Fantastic Frames! (7-12 yrs) Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Children Build and decorate a colourful picture frame from popsicle sticks, then make it your own with gems, stickers and more! A perfect way to showcase a special photo or drawing. Supplies will be provided. Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Fantastic Frames! (7-12 yrs) 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Waitlist Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Build and decorate a colourful picture frame from popsicle sticks, then make it your own with gems, stickers and more! A perfect way to showcase a special photo or drawing. Supplies will be provided.
Christmas Eve All Day Claremont Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Library
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library, George Ashe Library Closing Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve 1:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
Christmas Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library Closing Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
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New Year's Eve All Day Claremont Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve All Day Branches: Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs) Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities Age Group: Children Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Noon Years Eve! (0-12 yrs) 11:00am–12:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities Event Details: Bring your party hats and noisemakers and come countdown the New Year! We will have games and activities for families to participate in. Supplies will be provided.
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:00pm - 9:00pm Central Library, George Ashe Library Closing Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 1:00pm–9:00pm Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library
New Year's Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library Closing Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library
This event is in the "Children" group Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs) Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Maker Space - Event Room at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY Age Group: Children Transform an ordinary pencil bag into your own masterpiece! Use colourful markers to decorate and design something that is one-of-a-kind. Supplies will be provided. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Pencil Case Makeover! (8-12 yrs) 10:00am–11:00am Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Event Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Transform an ordinary pencil bag into your own masterpiece! Use colourful markers to decorate and design something that is one-of-a-kind. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Makers & Artisans Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Pastel Playground with Jam's Creative Lab 6:30pm–8:30pm George Ashe Library Open Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Get colourful and messy in this pastel workshop hosted by Jam's Creative Lab. This session will explore different types of pastels and different techniques you can use to create your very own masterpiece.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Hot Cocoa Mugs Needle Felting 6:30pm–8:30pm Central Library Open Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on session, you will craft your very own felted hot cocoa mug--marshmallows included!
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Central Storytime Area at Central Library Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Jan 31 2026 Sat Family Drumming Afternoon with Drums et al (all ages) 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Central Storytime Area Age Group: All Ages, Children, Teen, Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Black History Month, Community Partnership, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Celebrate an afternoon of traditional African drumming with Drums et al. Families will learn hand drumming, African chants and the origins of drums and drumming in Africa. Disclaimer(s) Library Event Photo Policy By attending this Library event, you consent to having your photo/video taken by Library staff in accordance with Library Policy.
This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Community Makers & Artisans Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Maker Space - Common Area at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize. View Details This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group This event is in the "Seniors" group Feb 5 2026 Thu Community Makers & Artisans 1:00pm–3:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Maker Space - Common Area Age Group: Adult, Young Adult, Seniors Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Event Details: Meet up with fellow makers every Thursday! Bring your own projects, share ideas, and socialize.
This event is in the "Children" group Lunar New Year Fun! (6-10 yrs) Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 11 2026 Wed Lunar New Year Fun! (6-10 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Happy Lunar New Year! It's time to get crafty – come and get creative to celebrate the Year of the Horse! Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Children" group Valentine's Craft Fun! (5-12 yrs) Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Auditorium at Central Library Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Age Group: Children Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Valentine's Craft Fun! (5-12 yrs) 4:30pm–5:30pm Central Library Upcoming Library Branch: Central Library Room: Auditorium Age Group: Children Program Type: Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY Registration Required Event Details: Love is in the air! Join us to make a Valentine craft for yourself or someone you love. Supplies will be provided.
This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Crafting Afro Futures with Jam's Creative Lab Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Black History Month, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Imagine the future from a PanAfrican/ AfroIndigenous perspective with Jam's Creative Lab this Black History Month. Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teen" group This event is in the "Adult" group This event is in the "Young Adult" group Feb 12 2026 Thu Crafting Afro Futures with Jam's Creative Lab 6:00pm–8:30pm George Ashe Library Upcoming Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Teen, Adult, Young Adult Program Type: 2SLGBTQIA+, Black History Month, Community Partnership, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Registration Required Event Details: Imagine the future from a PanAfrican/ AfroIndigenous perspective with Jam's Creative Lab this Black History Month.
This event is in the "Teen" group PA Day Activities Friday, February 13, 2026 at 12:00pm - 7:00pm Teens Area at Central Library Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities Age Group: Teen Enjoy the school day off! We have board games, button makers, origami, and other relaxing crafts and activities. View Details This event is in the "Teen" group Feb 13 2026 Fri PA Day Activities 12:00pm–7:00pm Central Library Library Branch: Central Library Room: Teens Area Age Group: Teen Program Type: Crafts and DIY, Games and Activities Event Details: Enjoy the school day off! We have board games, button makers, origami, and other relaxing crafts and activities. Disclaimer(s) Teen only event This event is intended for teens between the ages of 13-19 only. To maintain a safe space for our teens, children and adults are not permitted.
This event is in the "Children" group Create a Freedom Quilt (5-12 yrs) Friday, February 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Quiet Study Room at George Ashe Library Program Type: Black History Month, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Age Group: Children Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom. View Details This event is in the "Children" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Create a Freedom Quilt (5-12 yrs) 6:30pm–7:30pm George Ashe Library Library Branch: George Ashe Library Room: Quiet Study Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Black History Month, Community Wellness, Crafts and DIY, Inclusion and Belonging Event Details: Long ago, quilts were more than just blankets — they were a form of communication. During a time when enslaved people were not free, some quilt patterns were used as symbols to offer hope and guidance on the journey toward freedom.
Family Day All Day Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations Closing Feb 16 2026 Mon Closing Family Day All Day Branches: Central Library, George Ashe Library, Claremont Library, All Library Locations