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Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

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Seed Library Program Series: Propagating from Cuttings

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Learning Center at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Seed Lending Library
Registration Available
Event Details:

Sometimes starting a plant from seed is more difficult than starting from a cutting. Join us to discuss how to grow plants from cuttings. If you'd like to bring some cuttings from your home or garden, we love to share!

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Celebrate with Dance: Celebrating Black History Month 以舞為慶黑人歷史月

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:
Celebrate with Dance: Celebrating Black History Month with Dance at the Downtown Library!

Join us for a powerful and joyful Black History Month celebration featuring an exciting dance performance by

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YA Book Club for Adults: So Let Them Burn

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you an adult (18 or older) who still loves to read teen/young adult (YA) literature? Join our YA Book Club for Adults! Each month we will read & discuss a YA book. We meet on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. 

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Teen Time: Custom Heart Keychains

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Teen Room
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Join us every Wednesday in the Teen Room for a fun activity! Activities may include video games, crafts, and more. This week's activity: custom heart keychains!

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The Literary Corner Book Club: West with Giraffes

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C (Medium Room) at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Meeting Room C (Medium Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

The Literary Corner is a monthly literary fiction book club for adults. Meetings take place on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Books to participate in the club are available from the library's collection.

Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic: An Online Conversation with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Online
Event Location: Online
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Saturday Storytime at the Weekes Branch

Saturday Storytime

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole) at Weekes Branch
Event Location: Weekes Branch
Room: John Pappas Legacy Room (Whole)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Families
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join a rotating cast of your favorite storytime librarians for 30 minutes of stories, songs, and movement! Your kids will have a blast while they develop early literacy and school readiness skills.

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Lunar New Year Celebration 2026 馬到成功慶新年！

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Central Foyer at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Central Foyer
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschoolers, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Special Events
Event Details:

 

Lunar New Year 2026 Celebration is here!!

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Codeward: Scratch Coding and Animation for Kids

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Computer Classroom at Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Technology
Registration Available
Event Details:

Learn how to make games and animations with Scratch! No prior experience required. Bring your creativity to life on screen using simple drag-and-drop blocks.

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Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours—Cancelled

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

El Timpano Information Table

3:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors, Families
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Community Education, Other
Event Details:

The El Timpano team will be tabling and offering a fun family friendly activity for Valentines Day. Come help us spread love and kindness to people who deserve to hear it.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

6th Annual Yarn Swap

10:30am–12:00pm
Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Community Learning Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Event Details:

Got excess stash you want to keep out of the landfill? Or maybe you don't have quite enough for that cute scrappy project? Join Sticks & String for our 6th annual yarn swap!

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Fused Glass Coaster Workshop for Adults and Teens

4:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Available
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Fremont Bank Foundation Room - Large Room Subdivided 1/2 (Room A)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Art & Crafts
Registration Available
Event Details:

Join us at the library to learn how to make beautiful coasters out of glass!

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free. 

Makerspace Open Hours

2:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace Open Hours

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library.

Makerspace BY PRIOR RESERVATION ONLY

12:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Downtown Library
Cancelled
Event Location: Downtown Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Art & Crafts, Technology
Event Details:

The Makerspace is do-it-yourself space to create, play, and learn using equipment and tools at the library. For new makers and seasoned pros alike, equipment is available to use for free.