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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Polar Bear Party at RO

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Randall Oaks Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate our favorite artic bears with this preschool party with a story, dancing, an activity, and a craft!  

Ages 2-6 with caregiver 

 

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Anime Club

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teen
Dundee Library
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Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Anime Club is more than just anime! Talk about your favorite anime and manga, make cool pixel art projects and buttons, share memes, and show off your drawings and sketches. For grades 6-12. Drop in, or register to receive a reminder email.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Happy Holidays Storytime and Craft at RO

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Randall Oaks Library
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come to a Holiday themed storytime, where we will dance with jingle bells, listen to fun Holiday songs, read holiday books, and do a special craft to take home. Best for ages 2-6 with a caregiver.  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

U.S. Citizenship Class Wk 5

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
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Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Drive-In: Pete the Cat: A Very Groovy Christmas

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Dundee Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

We will decorate a cardboard box and watch an episode of Pete the Cat.  Fruit snacks will be given out as a treat. Ages 3-6 w/caregiver.

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 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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

LEGO Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker
Event Details:

Love to build? Obsessed with LEGOs? Join us at the Library to build with other LEGO lovers! We'll have opportunities for challenges as well as for free build time.

Disclaimer(s)

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.

Sewing Studio: DIY Felt Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:15pm
Youth
Randall Oaks Library
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Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Use your sewing skills to create your own felt ornament to give as a gift or hang it on your tree for the holidays.  Grades 4-8  

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Holiday Music Trivia @ Black & Gray Brewing (R)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Off Site
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Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we celebrate the holidays with an all-new game of holiday music trivia. Park your sleigh outside, bring your jingle bells inside, and join us for a great evening of trivia where spontaneous caroling is bound to erupt.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Puzzle Swap at RO

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Randall Oaks Library
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

 Bring in gently used puzzles to swap with fellow puzzle enthusiasts! 500 piece minimum. Join us after the exchange as we play BINGO for a chance to win a brand new puzzle.