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 Apr-May 2026 Nature's Open Book All Day 4/1–5/31 Downtown Library 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 "Adults" group Poetry Month Book Box All Day 4/7–4/30 Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 7 - 30 2026 Poetry Month Book Box All Day 4/7–4/30 Downtown Library Registration is no longer available for this event. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Books & Reading, Take-Home Kit, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Celebrate National Poetry Month with a book box created to spark your own writing! Disclaimer(s) 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!
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Poetry in 28 Words! Take Home Kit 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm Teens, Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Apr 20 - 30 2026 Poetry in 28 Words! Take Home Kit 04/20/2026 @ 9:00am–04/30/2026 @ 8:00pm Downtown Library Registration will close on March 28, 2026 @ 11:59pm. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Online + Curbside (Downtown) Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Cultural Experiences, Take-Home Kit, Writing Registration Required Event Description: Write poetry in 28 Words! Classical Chinese Jueju is a four line poetry stanza using 7 words per line creating a balance between the "Yin and Yang" elements of sound. Disclaimer(s) 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!
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 Apr-May 2026 Creative Colors Take Home Kit 04/30/2026 @ 9:00am–05/07/2026 @ 9:00am Downtown Library 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 "Birth-PreK" group Baby Storytime! 9:30am–10:30am Birth-PreK Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Birth-PreK" group Apr 27 2026 Mon Baby Storytime! 9:30am–10:30am Downtown Library Registration will close on April 27, 2026 @ 9:30am. 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 Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Downtown Library for Baby Storytime! Snuggle in with your little one and enjoy a relaxed, joyful time filled with stories, songs, lap bounces, gentle movement, 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Lawyers in the Library 10:00am–1:00pm Adults Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 2 2026 Sat Lawyers in the Library 10:00am–1:00pm Downtown Library Registration will open on April 6, 2026 @ 12:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Friends Room (Downtown) Age Group: Adults Program Type: Continuing Education Registration Required Event Description: Need legal advice?
This event is in the "Kids" group Tale of the Tooth 2:00pm–3:00pm Kids Downtown Library Registration Required This event is in the "Kids" group May 2 2026 Sat Tale of the Tooth 2:00pm–3:00pm Downtown Library Registration will open on April 18, 2026 @ 9:00am. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Downtown Library Room: Children's Program Room (Downtown) Age Group: Kids Program Type: Museums at MLS Registration Required Event Description: Discover how to tell what an animal eats by looking at the shape of its teeth. 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 "Kids" group After School Kids Club: Origami Circuits 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids Downtown Library This event is in the "Kids" group Apr 29 2026 Wed After School Kids Club: Origami Circuits 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: Arts & Crafts, Science & STEAM Event Description: Join us for another After School Kids Club where we will be making paper circuits. Today's paper circuit is an origami robot. Watch it light up and move.
