Saturday, June 27th, 2:00pm - Remembering D-Day with John Taylor

It was on June 6th, 1944 that Operation Overlord - the long anticipated Allied invasion of Nazi-held Europe - went into action. This is what came to be known as the "D-Day landings."

Join historian and author John Taylor in honoring the 65th anniversary of D-Day with a discussion of his book "Missing Sticks" and a presentation of nonfunctional WWII weapons.

Saturday, June 27th at 2:00pm.

No registration required.
Free. All ages welcome.

Wednesday, June 24th at 2:00pm - SRC: Make Your Own Manga Part 1 - Tweens

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

We're cruising along with the Summer Reading Club with our third program
for Tween readers!

Join us on Wednesday, June 24th at 2:00pm for the first session of our three-part workshop "Make Your Own Manga - Part 1."

Over the next three weeks, we'll show you how to create your own Graphic Novel. From conception, to drawings, inkings, adding dialogue and finally binding, your finished product will be an 8-12 page Graphic Novel that YOU created!

For Tweens ages 9-12 only.

Friday, June 26th, 6:00-9:00pm - SRC: Teen Art Festival & Guitar Art Fundraiser

We're cruising along through the summer with our next cool Teen SRC event: Art Festival & Guitar Art Fundraiser. Get the chance to experience several art workshops on different subjects, from calligraphy to coffee painting, with plenty of stuff to take home. The highlight of the evening will be the decoration of an acoustic guitar donated to the library by GuitarArt.org. We get the chance to add our own designs to the guitar, which will be displayed in the library all summer, then raffled off to raise money for next year’s Battle of the Bands.

Friday, June 26th from 6:00-9:00pm.

Free snacks and drinks available.
Teen only.

Tuesday, June 16th, 2:00pm - SRC: Art Around the World

Be Creative @ Your Library

We're continuing the Summer Reading Club with our second program for our Elementary readers!

Join us on Tuesday, June 16thth at 2:00pm when we'll explore "Art Around the World."

Art can be found in every culture and in every country around the world. Join us to look at the various forms and styles of art and unlock the little artist in you!

For Elementary ages 5-9 only.

Wednesday, June 17th, 2:00pm - SRC: A Rhythm of Your Own-Drum Workshop

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

We're continuing the Summer Reading Club with our second program
for Tween readers!

Join us on Wednesday, June 17th at 2:00pm when everyone can share the gift of music with "A Rhythm of Your Own-Drum Workshop."

Music is a universal language. Come learn the rhythms of the drums with guided and impromptu drumming. Here's your chance to make A LOT of noise at the Library!

For Tweens ages 9-12 only.

Tuesday, June 16th at 6:00pm - SRC: Don't Forget the Lyrics

Much like the TV show of the same name, we will be hosting a competition in song lyrics and karaoke in honor of our "Express Yourself" theme for the Summer Reading Club for teens.

Test your skills in songs from all genres of music as you try to remember the last line in the lyrics. Contestants will be scored on their prowess, with the winner taking home a $50 Best Buy gift card. Even if you don't want to compete, you can still come and watch the fun and devour the free food.

Tuesday, June 16th from 6:00-8:00pm.

Teens only.

Curious George @ the Lock-In?!?

What is Curious George doing at the Lock-In?

Only the Monkey knows.....

Fun with Raymond at Land O' Lakes!

We had a BALL with Raymond on Friday!

Over 160 people came out to see Raymond and the Street Team!

Everyone was SO excited about Reading With the Rays!

Including our Staff!

Tuesday, June 9th, 2:00pm - SRC: Eye Fooled You!

Be Creative @ Your Library

We're ready to start our Summer Reading Club with our first program for our Elementary readers!

Join us on Tuesday, June 9th at 2:00pm when we'll look at the magic of optical illusions with our fun program "Eye Fooled You."

Seeing is believing, but sometimes our eyes deceive us. Join us for a story where images appear and disappear in a blink of an eye with eye-popping crafts and activities.

For Elementary ages 5-9 only.

Wednesday, June 10th, 2:00pm - SRC: Draw Like Dali

CREATIVE EXPRESSIONS

We're ready to start our Summer Reading Club with our first program for our Tween
readers!

Join us on Wednesday, June 10th at 2:00pm when we'll discuss famous artist Salvador Dali and teach you how to "Draw Like Dali."

Salvador Dali's unique vision was expressed through a technique he called the "critical paranoid method." He would look at everyday items and read into them unique and bizarre stories. You'll get an opportunity to see his artwork and practice his technique with your own hands.

For Tweens ages 9-12 only.