Calling all readers in Grades 6-8! Join the Middle School Book Club: a book discussion group for kids 11-14. The book for October 15 is ANIANA DEL MAR JUMPS IN, by Jazminne Mendez. Middle School Book Club welcomes ALL readers in grades 6, 7, and 8 for a monthly meeting and discussion of books chosen...
Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Mary Ardery to discuss her debut collection, Level Watch. Mary is in conversation...
The Writer’s Center welcomes poet Shaheen Dil for a reading of her new collection, Letters to My Younger Self. Shaheen is joined by poets Grace Cavalieri, Holly Karapetkova, and Lyubomir Nikolov....
French Cupcakes is more than a legendary café-bakery in this Midwest college town: it’s a place of dreams. Café manager/grad student Tina dreams of becoming a diplomat. House musician Nick dreams of becoming a country music star. Second year MBA student Bridget dreams of becoming a Wall Street titan. Baristas dream of becoming Cancan dancers...
Join us on Saturday, October 18, 2025, 11 am to 4 pm ACTIVITIES FOR KIDS & ADULTS Pumpkin Moon Bounce, Whack-a-Mole, and Inflatable Axe Throwing Interact with Emergency Services Animals Fire Hose practice for young kids (and adults) FOOD Mexican, BBQ, and All-American Burger Food Trucks FIRE/RESCUE DEMONSTRATIONS See Emergency Responders cut up a...
Live painting session with featured artist Mariah Gugel.
French Cupcakes is more than a legendary café-bakery in this Midwest college town: it’s a place of dreams. Café manager/grad student Tina dreams of becoming a diplomat. House musician Nick dreams of becoming a country music star. Second year MBA student Bridget dreams of becoming a Wall Street titan. Baristas dream of becoming Cancan dancers...
Authors Rebecca Little and Colleen Long will be appearing at the Connie Morella Library to read from and discuss their book, I'm sorry for my loss: an urgent examination of reproductive care in America. Little and Long will read passages from their book and take questions, followed by book sales and signing. Combining powerful personal narratives with exhaustive research into laws,...
French Cupcakes is more than a legendary café-bakery in this Midwest college town: it’s a place of dreams. Café manager/grad student Tina dreams of becoming a diplomat. House musician Nick...
Join the Mystery/Thriller Book Club to discuss our October read: We Used to Live Here by Marcus Kliewer. All are welcome!
Get up and get moving at storytime! These 20-30-minute programs are full of a diverse collection of books, songs and fun activities. They are designed to introduce your child to the culture of reading and help develop your child’s language skills. Children are encouraged to engage with the stories and activities, and their grownups are...
The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual book launch! We’re joined by writer Maddie Ballard to discuss her debut memoir, Patchwork: A Sewist’s Diary. Maddie is in conversation with Betsy Greer. RSVP...
