Closed April 20

Both library branches will be closed on April 20 for the Easter holiday and will reopen on April 21 during regular operation hours.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Easter Egg Hunt

9:00am - 10:00am
Youth, Family
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: YS Department
Age Group: Youth, Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family in for our Easter Egg Hunt! We will provide bags, and each child is able to collect up to 10 eggs. All ages.

Branches:
Dundee Library, Randall Oaks Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries are closed for Easter

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Storytime with Ms. Lisa @ RO

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Randall Oaks Library
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles all while learning some early literacy tips with Ms. Lisa. All ages, but best for 2-6. No need to register, just show up to the Randall Oaks library!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class Wk 3

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Prepare for citizenship with our FREE class presented in partnership with the YWCA. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Romantasy Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Dundee Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Hopeless romantics and fans of fantasy, jump into a genre where these two worlds collide. Get ready to flirt with the fantastic in our new teen book club!
This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Tuesday Tales and Storytime Craft

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Great for the whole family.

Keep the fun going by joining us immediately afterwards for a storytime-related craft. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Youth" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Grow Your Own Pizza Garden

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth, Family
Dundee Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by growing your own pizza sauce! Plant seeds and store them in a mini greenhouse made of recycled materials to help reduce our waste for Earth Day. There will be mini pizzas to snack on while planting.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.