Day Calendar

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Branches	Downtown Library		Jones Library	Ralph Ellison Library			Southern Oaks Library	The Village Library
Rooms	Atrium (Downtown)	Online + Curbside (Downtown)	Passive Program (Jones)	Children's Area (Ralph Ellison)	Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Ralph Ellison)	Onsite (Southern Oaks)	Meeting Room AB (Village)
All Day	This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Nature's Open Book All Day 4/1–5/31 All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Atrium (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages, Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Museums at MLS, Science & STEAM Event Description: Discover the fascinating world of bones at Nature's Open Book, a special exhibit from SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology!	This event is in the "Kids" group Creative Colors Take Home Kit 04/30/2026 @ 9:00am–05/07/2026 @ 9:00am Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group Registration will open on April 20, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Let's create a colorful world through the lens of a kaleidoscope. Each take home kit will come with instructions and materials for your creation. Please be advise for smaller children, some materials are choking hazards. Disclaimer(s) This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be in attendance and be engaged with your child for this program. Warning: Kit contains small parts that could represent a choking hazard. It is not intended for children under 3. It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Bag. We can only guarantee one kit per household and per registration (if required). It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.				This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Skull Detective: Guess Which Animal Skull is Which! All Day 4/6–4/30 Kids, Teens, Adults Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Onsite (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Event Description: Come check out the display of 3D printed replicas of various animal skulls at the Ralph Ellison Library! Guess which animal each skull belongs to and bring your answers to a staff member at the desk for a prize!* *while supplies last	This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Flower Scavenger Hunt All Day 4/7–4/30 Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Southern Oaks Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Southern Oaks Library Room: Onsite (Southern Oaks) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Books & Reading, Displays & Exhibits, Science & STEAM Event Description: April showers bring May flowers! Stop by Southern Oaks to learn about local flora while you complete our library scavenger hunt.
10:00am								This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Tots Thursdays 10:00am–11:00am Birth-PreK, Kids The Village Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: The Village Library Room: Meeting Room AB (Village) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Books & Reading, Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every week for Tots Thursdays! Each week is filled with exciting activities designed to stimulate your child’s development while having a blast! Every month, we rotate through four themes:
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11:00am			This event is in the "Kids" group Passive coloring craft for kids 11:00am–11:15am Kids Jones Library This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Jones Library Room: Passive Program (Jones) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Health & Wellness
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3:30pm					This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Reading Refuel: Afterschool Snack for Kids 3:30pm–5:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Meeting Room A (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids, Teens Program Type: Health & Wellness Event Description: Children ages 4-18 are invited to enjoy an afterschool snack/meal from 3:30-5:00 pm at Ralph Ellison Library. Disclaimer(s) We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Accordingly, the Library will not be liable for such harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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6:00pm				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Children Reading to Dogs 6:00pm–7:30pm Birth-PreK, Kids Ralph Ellison Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Ralph Ellison Library Room: Children's Area (Ralph Ellison) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: Books & Reading, Reading Help Want to be a more confident reader? Build "pawsitive" self-esteem and improve your reading skills while reading aloud to certified therapy dogs at the library.
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