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Colorful handmade donkey piñata crafted from recycled book pages and rainbow-colored paper fringe, surrounded by festive papel picado banners, stars, and confetti on a cream background.

Quirky Crafters: Piñata Making Party! (Oct. 12)

Turn old books into colorful piñatas! Rip, glue, paint, and let your creativity run wild as you transform discarded pages into your own festive masterpiece. Enjoy fun treats and candy while you craft, create, and celebrate! Location: Elsie Quirk…

Colorful coding-themed background featuring the orange Scratch cat mascot, a block-based programming interface, and playful geometric shapes in mint green, orange, purple, blue, and pink on a white grid background.

Coding in Scratch: Circle Wars! (Oct. 17)

Have you ever wanted to make your own videogame? Join us as we build a maze videogame called Circle Wars using Scratch, a programming language designed for kids. No experience with coding is required. Chromebooks will be provided but…

The Forest Place. Forest Trailhead. Nature Photo.

A Working Forest (Oct. 6)

Join us for a presentation from the Florida Forestry Service, where we will discuss the history of forestry in Florida and the U.S. as well as forest management basics.…

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Ways to Save While Shopping for Healthy Meals (Sept. 24)

Ready to get more bang for your buck? Dive into smart tips and tricks on maximizing your grocery budget without sacrificing quality or taste. This event is all about helping you save money while enjoying delicious meals all year…

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Sing A Song (Sept. 29)

Join us for “Sing A Song” with Darienne Oaks and her ukuleles. Listen, sing along or both! Enjoy a joyful hour of songs from across the decades chosen to lift your spirits. Delight in the sound of sweet Hawaiian…

Phool Mahal translates to the Palace of flowers. This was built in the 18th century. Built by Maharaja Abhay Singh, this room was used only by the men of the Royal family for their private celebrations – birthdays, ceremonies or even strategic and private meetings.

Travelogues with Jane Mahler: Rajasthan, India (Sept 16)

Join Jane Mahler as she discusses her travels through Rajasthan, India and its rich history and culture.  Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area, is known as the “Land of Kings” for its rich royal history, majestic forts, opulent palaces…

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Social Seniors (Sept. 11)

Friday Sept. 1110:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Social Seniors is a welcoming gathering for those seeking engagement and knowledge. This is a place to have fun together, talk with others who understand what you’re going through, and try something…

Acoustic guitar with a beautiful wood on a black background.

 Guitar Groove: Beginner Class (Sept 5- Oct 10)

Ready to rock? Join us for a fun and family-friendly 6-week guitar class designated for complete beginners! Learn to play some of your favorite songs while making music and memories.  Registration is required and limited to 10 kids, ages…

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Quirky Crafters: Bedazzled Book Covers (Aug. 10)

Ready to bedazzle your bookshelf? Come to the library and decorate a book with rhinestones! Take it home with you to enjoy and decorate your space! All books will be provided. Presenter: Kears Sehr, Teen Services LibrarianMonday, August 10,…

Laptop displaying colorful books on a digital bookshelf.

Tech Basics: Website Safety (Aug. 11)

Concerned about online safety? Join us to learn about what a website is, what makes them secure or unsecure, and how you can tell. We’ll cover VPNs (Virtual Private Networks), encryption, online shopping, and more. Tuesday, August 11, 202610:30am–11:30am…