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Heart Suncatcher Take-Home Kit

All Day 2/2–2/6
Kids
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with this sunny take-home kit that will brighten your day and your home! Each kit contains all the supplies you need as well as instructions to create your own heart-shaped suncatcher.

This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL - Staying Active & Independent for Life

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Beadweaving

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences
Event Description:

Join us for a creative program series exploring the art of bead weaving.  Using colorful seed beads and simple weaving techniques, you'll create your own one-of-a-kind piece of art.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us  as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Crafternoon: Civil Rights Buttons

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: The Makerspace (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Join us on this special Wednesday in the Makerspace for a quick Black History focused Crafternoon!  Use the button makers to connect with slogans and buttons from throughout the Civil Rights Movement, or design your own for the future!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Craft & Connect

11:15am–12:45pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Event Description:
Bring your latest project and join a welcoming circle of fellow makers in Craft & Connect, a relaxed, come-as-you-are gathering for adult crafters of all kinds.  Whether you're stitching, beading, painting, or paper crafting, t
This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL - Staying Active & Independent for Life

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Reading to Dogs

6:00pm–7:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Books & Reading
Event Description:

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.

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.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us  as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Adults" group

SAIL - Staying Active & Independent for Life

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

SAIL is a fitness program for older adults, which can be done sitting or standing. Performing exercise that improves strength, balance, and fitness is critical for staying active and reducing the risk of falls.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Craft - Rope Organizer Basket

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies
Registration Required
Event Description:

We will be making cute small rope baskets to keep those small things handy.  Those little things such as the remote, decks of cards, and the many other little things that seem to collect with no home of their own.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group
This event is in the "Kids" group

Build It!

2:00pm–3:00pm
Birth-PreK, Kids
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 14, 2026 @ 2:00pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Storytime Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:

Does your kid: Love building with blocks, both tall and small? Have a ball with the duplo table? Harbor dreams of creating and tending to their own flower beds?

This event is in the "Kids" group

Take-Home Kit: Young Engineers, Build the Tallest Tower!

All Day 2/16–2/20
Kids
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Onsite (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Event Description:

***This is a Take-Home Kit for the 01/26/2026 event that had to be cancelled due to inclement weather.

Disclaimer(s)

Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff.

This event is in the "Kids" group

No Sew Fleece Pillows

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Almonte Library
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Family Programs
Registration Required
Event Description:
Have fun turning recycled fleece blankets into customizable pillows! You can create your own stuffed No Sew Pillow using donated fabric and stuffing provided by the library.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Grand Line Book Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games & Gaming, Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Are you a book-a-holic? If so, then look no further! Come meet new friends, read new books, and enjoy thought-provoking, teen-led discussions at your neighborhood library.

Set sail on an epic reading adventure! Join other teen and young adult readers as we dive into One Piece, the legendary manga series by Eiichiro Oda.

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

10:00am–11:00am
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults. And magical experiences will be had by all.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group

Wiggly Wednesdays

11:00am–12:00pm
Birth-PreK
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Birth-PreK
Program Type: Child Development & Parenting
Event Description:

Join us  as we read stories, sing songs, play, and move and groove. Littles will naturally gain pre literacy skills as they have fun. Caretakers will have the opportunity to connect with other adults.

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. 

Be Advised:  This program may be photographed and/or videotaped for publicity purposes.

By Attending, you consent:  To the use of your voice and likeness in future publicity uses that contain content from this event. If you do not wish to be on camera, please let us know.

For more information visit our Photography & Video Disclaimer

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Makerspace Crafternoon: Black History Collages

5:00pm–7:00pm
Kids, Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: The Makerspace (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM
Event Description:

Create, explore, and meet new friends at your neighborhood library! We’ll provide the space and supplies, you supply the creativity!

Connect crafting and history in this special Thursday Crafternoon!  Pick a silhouette of a famous person from Black History and learn a bit about them.  Then find words and images to create a collage embodying that figure.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Podcasting 101 Episode 1: Concept and Planning

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 19, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Careers & Jobs, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Interested in entering the world of podcasts and content creation?

Do you have a story to tell or expertise to share with the world?

Don't know how to start?

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Mobile Market

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Almonte Library
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Offsite (Almonte)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Description:

Meet and assist OCCHD representatives as well as handing out flyers and other information regarding Almonte Library events, Makerspace, Podcast studio, programming and community related information.

This event is in the "Kids" group

Young Engineers: Set Sail!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Kids
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 23, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Science & STEAM
Registration Required
Event Description:

Ready to put your engineering skills to the test? Get ready to build a fully functional boat capable of carrying candy hearts - made of nothing but drinking straws and tape!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Paper Petals

5:30pm–7:30pm
Teens
Almonte Library
Registration Required
Registration will close on February 24, 2026 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Almonte Library
Room: Meeting Room (Almonte)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Description:

This February, celebrate the most important kind of love - self-love.  In this creative workshop, teens will learn ow to craft beautiful paper flowers that symbolize growth, strength, and self-care.