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Week Calendar

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Time	Sun (9/14)	Mon (9/15)	Tue (9/16)	Wed (9/17)	Thu (9/18)	Fri (9/19)	Sat (9/20)
All Day	This event is in the "Kids" group State Fair Pennants Take Home Kits 09/09/2025 @ 9:00am–09/16/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Let's create a souvenir with history. Based off items in the library's historic collections, these pennants take us back the State Fair of the 1940s! Kit includes felt pennant, heat release decal, and fabric paint.					This event is in the "Kids" group Talk Like a Pirate Day All Day Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Area (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Description: Celebrate "Talk Like a Pirate Day" at your library! Stop by the children's area any time on September 19th to complete fun crafts and games related to pirates. You can even win a prize for wearing a pirate costume and talking like a pirate.
		This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Constitution Day: Make Your Own Constitution Take-Home Kit All Day 9/15–9/21 Kids, Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids, Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community & Civics, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate this Constitution Day by putting together a handy-dandy pocket constitution! The steps will walk you through assembling pre-printed pages, decorating the cover, and staining the leaflets with tea to give them an aged appearance. 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. Food ingredients in this kit have been repackaged by staff. 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 "Kids" group Papel Picado Garland Take Home Kit 09/15/2025 @ 9:00am–10/12/2025 @ 9:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cultural Experiences, DIY & Hobbies, Take-Home Kit Event Description: Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a festive Papel Picado Garland take-home kit for kids! Create your own colorful paper banner, inspired by the traditional Mexican folk art used to decorate for special occasions. All supplies are included. Disclaimer(s) 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.
10 am							This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Computer Keys: Smartphone Basics - What Does This Button Do? 10:00am–11:30am Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group 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: Confused by your phone? You’re not alone! This relaxed, beginner-friendly class will help you get familiar with your phone’s features, settings, and everyday tools. 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
11 am				This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime! 11:00am–12:00pm Birth-PreK Downtown Library This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Birth-PreK Program Type: Child Development & Parenting, Storytimes Event Description: Join us every Wednesday, 11:00am, at the Downtown Library for a baby storytime! Connect with other families in the community while engaging in stories, songs, lap bounces, and 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.
12 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Lunch Bunch Book Club 12:00pm–1:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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.
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2 pm	This event is in the "Kids" group Kids Build: LEGO and Beyond 2:00pm–3:30pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group 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!
3 pm				This event is in the "Kids" group After School Kids Club: Dinosaur Discovery 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, DIY & Hobbies, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for a roaring good time at Dinosaur Discovery, where kids can dig into interactive sensory stations and create fun dinosaur crafts. 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.
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6 pm				This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Constitution Day: Constitution U.S.A 6:00pm–8:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: 46th Star Auditorium (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Community & Civics, Film & Movies Event Description: Join us as we find out if the Constitution has what it takes to keep up with modern America? We will be showing the first episode of the PBS special "Constitution U.S.A (2013)". Disclaimer(s) 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