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This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lilo and Stitch (AAPI & Animated Children's Films)

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Sensory Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Happy Asian-American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month! To celebrate, visit us in the Sensory Room for screenings of animated movies with Asian and Pacific Islander protagonists.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

YAW HOLD

10:00am - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

YAW HOLD 

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crestwood Saturday Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime for young ones ages 2 and up with their accompanying grown up.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Saturday Storytime @ WILL!

10:30am - 11:00am
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

In-person at the Will Library for ages 0-5. Songs, Nursery Rhymes, finger plays, and stories. No registration.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Legorama Club

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment, STEM & Technology
Event Details:

Build something special with legos and put it on display! This program is for children up to age 12.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Talk Finances with an Expert!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 404
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Career & Business, Community Engagement
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Tyrone Glover, CEO of Leverage Credit Recovery, will be presenting every Saturday.  Topics will include accessing credit reports, understanding the information, learning how to improve scores and more.  

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Kiln-Fired Ceramic Bowls May 4 and May 11

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Art Gallery
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Arts & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join this talented ceramic artist, Vicky Youngman as she teaches us how to create clay bowls from forming the clay, glazing and firing our bowls. This is a rare opportunity and we're excited to offer this 2-part program.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Art of African Head Wraps

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Will Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

In celebration of Mothers, learn how to create an African head wrap.  The instructor, Mari da Silva, is a local artist and award-winning choreographer who will share her appreciation of African culture. Please register below.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sew Amazing: Cosmetic Case

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Riverfront Library
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Room 202
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the basics of using a sewing machine.  Create a beautiful cosmetic case for Mother's Day!  Please register below.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

When an interdimensional rupture unravels reality, an unlikely hero must channel her newfound powers to fight bizarre and bewildering dangers from the multiverse as the fate of the world hangs in the balance.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Paper Flowers Art

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Teen Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Learn to do a beautiful giant paper flower.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Al-Anon

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Senator Flynn Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

weekly meeting

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Creation Station: Bees & Butterflies

All Day 5/13 - 5/24
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Adult Computer Area
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Stop by our Birds & Bees Creation Station at Crestwood Library to craft and learn about Birds & Bees.

Take a look at our display of books - check one out!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Roosevelt HS Class Visits

9:00am - 10:00am
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Class Visit
Event Details:

Class Visit

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Coloring, Crosswords & Camaraderie @Crestwood

10:00am - 11:00am
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Main Reading Area
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Looking for some camaraderie? Want to hang out with your friends?

We have coloring pencils and coloring sheets, crosswords or bring your own!

Relax in our Cozy Crestwood Library Main Reading Room.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.

Free Play @ Will

10:00am - 11:00am
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Children's Room
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers
Program Type: Games & Family Entertainment
Event Details:

Toys, coloring, and fun for ages 0-5. No registration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Qi Gong for Beginners

10:00am - 11:00am
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 81
Event Details:

Similar to Tai Chi, Qi Gong consists of gentle stretching exercises that incorporate the mind and the body.  It has been shown to reduce pain, improve concentration, and help people cope with stress. Led by Jian-Yang Rong.

This event is in the "Babies and Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Música with Ms. Marilyn: Bilingual Music & Movement

11:00am - 11:30am
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront The Cove
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Kids
Program Type: Music & Dance, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a bilingual session of songs and movement with Ms. Marilyn! We'll have tons of musical fun in Spanish and English. Children must be accompanied by a caregiver. No registration required.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under 8

No person shall leave young children (ages eight and under) unattended anywhere on library premises. Parents or guardians are expected to look after their children while visiting the library with them.

Parents must stay

Parents/Guardians must stay - this is not a drop-off program.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Music & Dance
Event Details:

This concert will have relaxing music to start off the week!

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Coffee, Crosswords, & Crafts

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Will Library
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Community Engagement, Crafts & DIY
Event Details:

Spend time with friends and meet new ones while sipping on coffee and figuring out the latest crosswords.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Health First

2:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Organization Meeting (BRANCH ADMIN ONLY)
Event Details:

Promote dental awareness to the community 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
Library Branch: Will Library
Room: Will Teen Area
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Crafts & DIY, Games & Family Entertainment, Movies & Film Discussion
Event Details:

Giant Connect 4, Jenga, Board Games and more!

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Homework Helper @ Crestwood

3:30pm - 5:00pm
Crestwood Library
Library Branch: Crestwood Library
Room: Crestwood Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Academic Support & Homework Help
Event Details:

Homework Help from a certified teacher for grades 1-6. 

No registration required. 

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays 3:30-5 PM.