Grand Reopening and Summer Reading Kickoff Party!
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You're invited! Join us to celebrate the grand reopening of your library and brand new makerspace, Sam’s Lab!
- Library Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 12:30 PM — Join board members, community leaders, and staff as we officially reopen the library. This event will be held at the entrance of the library.
- Grand Reopening & Summer Reading Kickoff Party: 1:00-3:00 PM — Explore our renovated spaces and celebrate the start of Summer Reading! Enjoy a magic show, balloon animals, face painting, as well as treats, giveaways, and more for all ages. APL cardholders can sign up for Summer Reading!
- Sam’s Lab Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: 1:15 PM — Join us for a special ribbon cutting for our new makerspace, Sam’s Lab, named in honor of Satyanarayana "Sam" Gunda. Sam's Lab is located on the 2nd floor of the library.
Upcoming Events
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Flower Wreath Craft Kit
Celebrate blooming season by creating your own flower wreath! Make sure to register so a kit will be set aside for you. Kits are available for all ages but the material is geared towards grades K-5.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- All Day Event
- Categories:
- Kids
- Registration has closed.
English Reading Circle
Build your vocabulary, pronunciation, & reading skills in a small group setting.
Mejore su vocabulario, pronunciación y habilidades de lectura en grupos pequeños.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Meeting Room 3
- Categories:
- Adults Conversations Language & Literacy
Pop-Up Library: REC Center
Stop by and see us at Community Rec Center, 120 E. Oak Street! You can sign up for a library card, renew a library card, check out items, or return items. We hope to see you out at the Park District.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Off-site
- Categories:
- Adults Off-Site Events
Demo: Cricut Maker 4 & Venture
Drop-in to learn about the new Sam’s Lab equipment. No registration is required. Staff will provide equipment demos and answer questions to help you prepare for your next project!
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Sam's Lab
- Categories:
- Adults Sam's Lab Teens Young Adults
Meditation
Join friends old and new in-person to discover the life changing effects of meditation. No experience required.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 19, 2026
- Time:
- 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Location:
- Meeting Room 3
- Categories:
- Adults
- Register! - 5 seats left