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Check here all summer long for upcoming library programs!

Lego Club

Thursday, June 1 at 4:30 p.m.

Do you love to build and create? Join us for Lego Club!

All kids ages 12 and under are welcome to join us for some Lego fun as well as a snack. Duplos available for the really little ones!

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Summer Reading Kickoff

Wednesday, June 7

Join us for cookies and a lemonade bar from 1 to 4 p.m. to celebrate the kickoff of our 2023 Summer Reading Program. Kids can sign up today to be entered into a special prize drawing. We'll also have crafts available for kids in the Storytime Room.

Reading in a Bookstore

Storytime!

Thursday, June 8 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Beekeeping 101

Thursday, June 8 at 1 p.m.

Learn the art of beekeeping from Maddie Mullins of Blue Collar Honey Bees. Maddie will "bee" sharing her beekeeping journey as well as tips and tricks of the trade. Anyone who is considering beekeeping, or has ever wondered where honey comes from,

won't want to miss this program!

Swarm of Bees

Storytime!

Tuesday, June 13 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, June 14 at 11 a.m.

Join us in welcoming magical entertainer Jim Kleefeld back to the GPL front lawn for our Family Fun Day kickoff! Jim has been performing magic since he was a child and wants to share his one-of-a-kind show with you and your family. Bring your lawn chairs or a blanket and settle in to be amazed! 

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Storytime!

Thursday, June 15 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Movie Matinee

Thursday, June 15 at 1 p.m.

Join us for a free showing of the hit film 80 for Brady starring Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, Sally Field, and Lily Tomlin. The movie will be shown on our 96" screen television on the third floor. Registration is not required for this event and patrons are invited to bring their favorite movie snacks and drinks. We hope to see you there!

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Storytime!

Tuesday, June 20 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, June 21 at 11 a.m.

*New Performer Alert!* Bright Star Touring Theatre will be coming all the way from their home base of Asheville, NC to share their show, Operation Kindness: A Captain Friendship Adventure. This free Family Fun Day performance will be held on the front lawn, so bring your lawn chairs or a blanket!

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Storytime!

Thursday, June 22 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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School-Age Thursday

Thursday, June 22 at 2 p.m.

Plant Kindness -- Make your very own planter with the provided flowers to keep... or make someone's day and give it away! This event will be messy, so be sure to leave your good clothes at home.

This program is open to kids ages 6 and over. Only 25 spots are available, so register at the Circulation Desk by calling or stopping in!

Flowers

Storytime!

Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Beth for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Activity Packet

Wednesday, June 28

Since there's no Family Fun Day performer this week, stop at the Circulation Desk to pick up an activity packet! Each packet is filled with fun games and puzzles suitable for kids ages 4 and up. 

Kid Drawing With Colored Pencil

Storytime!

Thursday, June 29 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Beth for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, July 5 at 11 a.m.

Zak Morgan, Grammy-nominated Children's Entertainer, will be performing on the GPL front lawn! A Family Fun Day favorite, Zak provides a high-energy show sure to keep your toes tapping! Bring a blanket or your lawn chairs... you won't want to miss this!

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Storytime!

Thursday, July 6 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Storytime!

Tuesday, July 11 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, July 12 at 11 a.m.

Family Fun Day favorite Mike Hemmelgarn is back for another exciting performance packed with juggling, magic, and more! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs for another free action-filled show on the GPL lawn.

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Lego Club

Thursday, July 6 at 4:30 p.m.

Do you love to build and create? Join us for Lego Club!

All kids ages 12 and under are welcome to join us for some Lego fun as well as a snack. Duplos available for the really little ones!

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Lovett Law Office Program

Tuesday, July 18 at 10 a.m.

Lovett Law Office returns to share another informative presentation. Subject of talk TBD. Check back soon for more information!

 Scales of Justice

School-Age Thursday

Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m.

Painting Party! -- Miss Joanna will lead you in creating your very own sunset scene! All supplies provided - Just bring you! Things might get messy, so be sure to leave your good clothes at home. This program is open to kids ages 6 and over. Only 25 spots are available, so register at the Circulation Desk by calling or stopping in!

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Storytime!

Thursday, July 13 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Storytime!

Tuesday, July 18 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, July 19 at 11 a.m.

*New Performer Alert!* Do you love science? Then don't miss the Whiz Bang Science Show! Dr. Dave & Mrs. Whiz Bang will demonstrate cool science experiments to keep the crowd wanting more. Bring a blanket or your lawn chairs for this free event on the GPL front lawn!

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Storytime!

Thursday, July 20 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Movie Matinee

Thursday, July 20 at 1 p.m.

Any Grease fans out there? Join us for a free showing in honor of the 1978 cult classic's 45th anniversary! John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John star in this PG-rated film. The run time is 1 hour 50 minutes. Registration is not required for this event and patrons are invited to bring their favorite movie snacks and drinks. We hope to see you there!

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Storytime!

Tuesday, July 25 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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Family Fun Day

Wednesday, July 26 at 11 a.m.

Mr. Puppet is back this summer for more puppet-filled fun! Get ready to meet all of his friends in this engaging show that's great for all ages. Grab a blanket, pull up a chair, or stand in the back... just don't miss this great show by a new GPL favorite performer!

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Storytime!

Thursday, July 27 at 11 a.m.

Come join Miss Joanna for Storytime!

Children and their parents will be treated to a few fun stories, some silly songs, and a cute craft! Puppet shows featured once monthly!

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School-Age Thursday

Thursday, July 27 at 2 p.m.

Make, Take & Bake -- Calling all future chefs! At this program, you'll get to make your own bread. Then just take it home and bake! Things might get messy, so be sure to leave your good clothes at home. This program is open to kids ages 6 and over. Only 25 spots are available, so register at the Circulation Desk by calling or stopping in!

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3rd Annual Carnegie Carnival

Wednesday, August 2 at 11 a.m.

Help us wrap up our 2023 Summer Reading Program at the Carnival on our front lawn! There will be games, popcorn, bounce houses, and prizes galore! Summer Reading prizes will be awarded, but kids need not be present to win. If it rains, we'll move inside to the basement of EUM Church, located at 111 Devor Street.

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