This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 4 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 4 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Downtown Library Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Anime Shorts: Genius Party 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 5 2026 Tue Anime Shorts: Genius Party 2:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Registration will close on May 5, 2026 @ 2:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the short film collection Genius Party. The 7 animated shorts in this collection have a wide variety of stories and art styles.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 8 2026 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm–1:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 8 2026 Fri Live Piano Music 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 1st Floor Programming (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Live Performances & Entertainment Event Description: Join us every Monday and Friday that the library is open down in the first floor atrium. We have fantastic volunteer pianists playing our baby grand piano.
This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat GeekCon '26: Heroes & Villains! 10:00am–4:00pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 9 2026 Sat GeekCon '26: Heroes & Villains! 10:00am–4:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Entire 4th Floor Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies, Games & Gaming Event Description: Star Wars fan? Anime fan? Comic book fan? Pokémon fan? LIBRARY fan?If you answered yes to everything above (and even more not mentioned) join us for Downtown Library’s GeekCon 2026! Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 This event is in the "Kids" group May 9 2026 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 9 2026 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 10 2026 Sun Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm–3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 10 2026 Sun Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm–3:30pm Downtown Library Registration will close on May 10, 2026 @ 2:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Family Programs, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Join us for a building extravaganza at the library! Stop by our different stations to free build using a variety of blocks, including LEGOs, jumbo LEGOs, K'nex, magnetic tiles, Lincoln logs and so much more! 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 11 - 15 2026 Hero Vibes Magnet Maker Take Home Kit All Day 5/11–5/15 Kids, Teens Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group May 11 - 15 2026 Hero Vibes Magnet Maker Take Home Kit All Day 5/11–5/15 Downtown Library Registration will open on April 30, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Registration Required Event Description: Ready to level up your fridge game? Disclaimer(s) 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 registration. Please register individually to ensure that kits are appropriately distributed. Special notes should not be used for additional registrations. Thank you for your help! It is encouraged that an adult supervise children while using this Metropolitan Library System Take & Make Kit.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 11 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 11 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Downtown Library Registration will open on May 4, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition! 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.
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Anime Shorts: Genius Party Beyond 2:30pm–4:30pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 12 2026 Tue Anime Shorts: Genius Party Beyond 2:30pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Registration will close on May 12, 2026 @ 2:30pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Film & Movies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month by joining us for a screening of the short film collection Genius Party Beyond. The 5 animated shorts in this collection have a wide variety of stories and art styles.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 13 2026 Wed 123! Play With Me! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 13 2026 Wed 123! Play With Me! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Health & Wellness Event Description: Playing with your baby or toddler is not only important for bonding but is also an educational experience for your child. We are providing a special time for you to come to the library and spend one-on-one time playing with your little one.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 13 2026 Wed After School Kids Club: Indoor Forest School! 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group May 13 2026 Wed After School Kids Club: Indoor Forest School! 4:00pm–5:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Science & STEAM Event Description: Lets explore nature - indoors! Join us in hands on science, art, engineering, and play activities using only objects from nature! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu MLC Executive Committee Pre-Meeting & Setup 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu MLC Executive Committee Meeting 3:00pm–4:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Commission Meetings
This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Forensic Pathology Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 14 2026 Thu Forensic Pathology Night 6:30pm–7:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Museums at MLS Event Description: What can disease leave behind in the skeleton? At Forensic Pathology Night, you’ll step into the role of a forensic pathologist to examine human skull replicas for signs of disease, trauma, abnormalities. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Computer Keys: Managing Digital Overload 10:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 16 2026 Sat Computer Keys: Managing Digital Overload 10:00am–11:30am Downtown Library Registration will open on April 11, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Careers & Jobs, Computers & Technology, Science & STEAM Registration Required Event Description: Feeling drained by constant notifications, emails, and online tasks? This hands-on session will help you identify digital stressors and set practical boundaries to protect your mental health. Disclaimer(s) The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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 "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat AAPI: Light It Up, Lanterns! 1:30pm–2:30pm All Ages Downtown Library This event is in the "All Ages" group May 16 2026 Sat AAPI: Light It Up, Lanterns! 1:30pm–2:30pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Classroom AB (Downtown) Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, Science & STEAM Event Description: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) Heritage Month by creating Chinese paper lanterns. But wait there is more we are going to do paper circuits to make light it up.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 18 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 18 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Downtown Library Registration will open on May 11, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition! 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 19 2026 Tue Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Downtown Library Registration will close on May 19, 2026 @ 12:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Jim Thorpe Conference Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Clubs Registration Required Event Description: Do you like meeting new people, trying new book suggestions, or just reading and sharing ideas? If so, bring your lunch and join us to discuss this month's book club selection.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Community and Coffee 9:00am–10:00am Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 21 2026 Thu Community and Coffee 9:00am–10:00am Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Route 66 Computer Lab (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Community & Civics Event Description: Visit us for a little "caffeination", conversation and education! At this come-and-go event you can enjoy a cup of tea or coffee with friends, and we'll be there to answer questions about library services and events. There will also be a selection of new materials for you to peruse and check out. Join us for Community and Coffee. We will have free coffee, puzzles, and conversation topics for the community.
This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 23 2026 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK, Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group This event is in the "Kids" group May 23 2026 Sat Bubble Playtime! 11:00am–12:00pm Downtown Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK, Kids Program Type: DIY & Hobbies Event Description: Get ready for a bubbly good time! Join us for Bubble Playtime-a fun and interactive program where kids can chase, pop, and create bubbles of all sizes. This program encourages play, gross motor skills, and sensory exploration. 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 23 2026 Sat AAPI Storytime & Snack Adventure 12:30pm–1:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 23 2026 Sat AAPI Storytime & Snack Adventure 12:30pm–1:30pm Downtown Library Registration will open on May 9, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: Pack your imagination—we’re taking a storytime trip across Asia and the Pacific!Join us for an extra‑fun celebration of Asian American & Pacific Islander (AAPI) stories, flavors, and traditions. 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. There is no guarantee that foods served at this program have not come into contact with tree nuts, soybean, dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts or other allergens. Accordingly, neither the Library nor Thick Descriptions will assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with at this program or any harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
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This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 25 2026 Mon Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Cancelled Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group May 25 2026 Mon Cancelled Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition 9:30am–10:30am Downtown Library Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Registration Required Event Description: Join us every Monday at 9:30 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime: AAPI Heritage Month Edition! 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.
This event is in the "Kids" group May 27 2026 Wed Eid Adventure Day! 4:00pm–5:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 27 2026 Wed Eid Adventure Day! 4:00pm–5:30pm Downtown Library Registration will open on May 12, 2026 @ 12:00pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences Registration Required Event Description: 🌙 Eid Adventure Day!Get ready for a celebration full of color, creativity, and fun! Join us for an exciting Eid Adventure where kids can explore the world through hands‑on activities, crafts, and yum 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. There is no guarantee that foods served at this program have not come into contact with tree nuts, soybean, dairy, eggs, wheat, peanuts or other allergens. Accordingly, neither the Library nor Thick Descriptions will assume any liability for adverse reactions to foods consumed or items one may come in contact with at this program or any harm to any individual resulting from such allergens.
