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Upcoming Events

Current Events Book Club

Tue, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Online

This virtual book discussion is for teens in grades 6-8. Registration is required.

Young Adult Winter Reading Program Ends - Winter Reading Programs run December 18–January 30

Sat, Jan 30, All day

Online

Stick with reading this winter! For grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins December... more

Stick with reading this winter! For grades 6–12. Registration is required and begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Adult Winter Reading Program Ends - Winter Reading Programs run December 18–January 30

Sat, Jan 30, All day

Online

Registration begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Children's Winter Reading Program Ends - Winter Reading Programs run December 18–January 30

Sat, Jan 30, All day

Online

Wintertime literacy-building activities and reading fun for children ages 0–5 and children in... more

Wintertime literacy-building activities and reading fun for children ages 0–5 and children in elementary school. Registration is required and begins December 18 at carmel.beanstack.com.

New Year, New Book Recommendation Postcards - Submissions Accepted January 1–31

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Share recommendations for great books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all... more

Share recommendations for great books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in Grades 6–12.

Yule Ball at Home Take-and-Make Craft Kits for Teens - Available January 15–31

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Celebrate the Yule Ball at home with these Harry Potter-themed Take-and-Make craft kits for... more

Celebrate the Yule Ball at home with these Harry Potter-themed Take-and-Make craft kits for grades 6–12!

Crochet Your Own Scarf - Library Takeout for Teens

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Learn how to crochet a scarf on your own time with this month's Library Takeout for Teens.... more

Learn how to crochet a scarf on your own time with this month's Library Takeout for Teens. Registration is required.

Arlo's Got Mail - Teen Volunteer Opportunity Jan 2–Mar 31

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Help Arlo the Gecko write personalized replies to his fan mail. This online volunteer... more

Help Arlo the Gecko write personalized replies to his fan mail. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Tales for 2s & 3s Winter Playlist - Top 5 Recorded Storytimes of 2020

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 2-3. Enjoy this playlist throughout... more

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 2-3. Enjoy this playlist throughout December and January on YouTube.

Book Buddies Winter Playlist - Top 5 Recorded Storytimes of 2020

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 4-6. Enjoy this playlist throughout... more

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 4-6. Enjoy this playlist throughout December and January on YouTube.

Little Ones Winter Playlist - Top 5 Recorded Storytimes of 2020

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 12-24 months. Enjoy this playlist... more

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 12-24 months. Enjoy this playlist throughout December and January on YouTube.

Library Babies Winter Playlist - Top 5 Recorded Storytimes of 2020

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 0-12 months. Enjoy this playlist... more

Our most popular recorded storytimes for children ages 0-12 months. Enjoy this playlist throughout December and January on YouTube.

Social Justice Zine - Submissions accepted Jan 10-Mar 31

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Open to all teens in grades 6-12

Mindfulness Challenge for Children with Their Families - Online program runs January 25-31

Sun, Jan 31, All day

Online

Week-long mindfulness activities for families with children ages 0-12. Registration is required... more

Week-long mindfulness activities for families with children ages 0-12. Registration is required and begins January 25 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Takeout for Two–Friendship Bracelets - Library Takeout for Teens

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Learn how to make friendship bracelets with this month's Library Takeout for Teens. Registration... more

Learn how to make friendship bracelets with this month's Library Takeout for Teens. Registration is required.

Raiders of the ARCs

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Online

Read and review Young Adult books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested... more

Read and review Young Adult books. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 7–12.

Candy Heart Bookmark Origami Take-and-Make Kit for Teens - Available February 1–28

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Merchants' Square Main Library

Kit includes everything you need for a bookmark craft plus a sweet surprise for you or your... more

Kit includes everything you need for a bookmark craft plus a sweet surprise for you or your valentine! For grades 6–12.

Awards for Changemakers - Students Rebuild 2021 Changemaker Challenge

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Online

Create an award for a changemaker during the month of February. This online volunteer... more

Create an award for a changemaker during the month of February. This online volunteer opportunity is open to all interested teens in grades 6–12.

Bonding Over Books: A Book Club for Kids and Caregivers - Weekly activities begin 2/1, and we'll talk live on 2/22!

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Online

An online book club for kids ages 9-12 and their caregivers with weekly activities throughout... more

An online book club for kids ages 9-12 and their caregivers with weekly activities throughout February and a live discussion on February 22. Registration is required and begins January 18.

Black History Month 2021 - Online activities for all ages Feb 1–28

Mon, Feb 01, All day

Online

Month-long reading challenge and activities for all ages. Registration is required and begins... more

Month-long reading challenge and activities for all ages. Registration is required and begins February 1 at carmel.beanstack.com.

Register

The Intersection of Art and Racial Justice

Mon, Feb 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Open to teens and adults.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Feb 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

Teen Library Council Meeting

Mon, Feb 01, 7:30pm - 8:30pm

Online

Monthly meeting for Teen Library Council members. Registration is required to reserve your spot.

See all events

Mon, Jan 25	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Jan 26	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Wed, Jan 27	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Jan 28	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Fri, Jan 29	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 30	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 31	Closed

Merchants' Square Main Library

Only Open for Curbside Holds Pickup