Event List

Join us for Gaming Hour at the Library with Gaming Warriors, where fun, strategy, and creativity come together!

Dig into discovery at this hands-on Dinosaur Fossil Excavation Lab! 🦴🦖 Teens will excavate “fossils” from dirt and Jello cups using real paleontology techniques, learning how scientists uncover and study clues from the past.

Join us for Table Top gaming event featuring Magic: The Gathering! Bring your own deck and enjoy casual play with standard or commander formats. Beginners are welcome, so whether you're new to the game or a seasoned player, come have fun with us.

"I'm SO hungry I could eat a Mammoth!"
Today is the day! Lets get crafty and chocolatey when we combine both to construct our yummy chocolate mammoth.

FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! FUN! 

Join Miss Julie in glamorizing a dinosaur figurine during our Glam-O-Saurus Craft-Tech Connect program. You can dress them up, put makeup on them, add a bit of sparkling glitter, etc. How fun does that sound?!

Remember Shrinky Dinks? It's time to teach a new generation about this retro fun!

Discover new interests, express your creativity, and forge lasting friendships in a supportive environment. With engaging conversations and opportunities to showcase your talents, our Teen Takeover is your gateway to fun and growth.

Join us for Tales to Tails, a heartwarming reading event in partnership with the Pittsburg County Animal Shelter! Kids of all ages are invited to build confidence and practice reading aloud to friendly, adoptable shelter dogs.

Join us for a taste-safe sensory experience designed for toddlers and babies.

Put on your detective hat and dig into the mystery! In this hands-on science program, tweens and teens will dissect real owl pellets to uncover the tiny bones hidden inside.

Get creative and let your inner dino shine!
Paint a dino to take home or give to a friend.

Join Gina for Novel Notions, a book club created just for teens! This month we’re diving into the thrilling world of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins.

Participants will discover different types of dinosaurs and the unique features that make each one special. After learning about their prehistoric favorites, kids will create a custom habitat scene on paper.

The Library has started a Chess Club. Join our Chess Club and enjoy friendly matches, learn new strategies, and meet fellow chess enthusiasts of all skill levels.

Bundle up and grab your tools-it's time to dig into the deep freeze! In this hands-on excavation program, participants will uncover prehistoric creatures trapped in "ice" and learn how fossils can be preserved by cold environments.

Join us for a creative Summer Reading craft as we unearth treasures from the sea! Participants will shape air-dry clay into small keepsakes or decorative pieces and press real seashells into the clay to create beautiful ocean-inspired des

Teens are invited to join our Unearth a Story Summer Reading Craft Circle to explore the art of Ancient Greece with hands-on creativity! Participants will make their own ancient-style pinch pots.

Unleash your creativity at Creative Chaos and make your own dinosaur thaumatrope, a fun optical illusion craft that brings prehistoric creatures to life with a spin!

Calling all teens! Get ready for an afternoon of fast-paced fun, friendly competition, and awesome prizes at Teen BINGO Bash! Grab a card, listen for your numbers, and see if you can score a BINGO before your friends do.

Travel back in time and discover the world of dinosaurs in this exciting summer reading program! Kids will explore fascinating prehistoric creatures through books, games, crafts, and fun activities. From mighty T.

Embrace your inner Early Human Ancestors and create a bone necklace to show off your pride, spirit, and status within your village.
Air Dry Clay
Paints
String

Teens will team up to design a bold wall mural featuring a striking dinosaur silhouette set against a vibrant sunset sky. 

Dinosaurs are fascinating. Build your own and learn the basic concepts of engineering (like planning, construction, and review) with this STEM activity!