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Mother's Day DIY
2026-05-09 14:00:002026-05-09 15:00:00America/ChicagoMother's Day DIYTeens can choose their fabric and learn to create a pin cushion gift for Mother's Day. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.Main Library - 230 | Teen Center Program Room
Saturday, May 09 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Add to Calendar2026-05-09 14:00:002026-05-09 15:00:00America/ChicagoMother's Day DIYTeens can choose their fabric and learn to create a pin cushion gift for Mother's Day. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.Main Library - 230 | Teen Center Program Room
Learn amazing techniques to use in Microsoft Word. This class will show you how to make your work stand out aesthetically, create documents for multiple recipients, and more.
Ants are an important part of our environment/ecosystem. In honor of the little things that make a big difference, we are making a paper version of an ant farm.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Celebrate Earth Month with our feathered friends!We’ll show you how to use the free Merlin smartphone app to identify birds, keep a list of the ones, you’ve seen, and more. Then, we’ll go outside and see who we can find near Main Library!
We're celebrating National Library Week! Come decorate a box that looks like a book to hide treasures! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Find out how to use Microsoft PowerPoint to add visual flair to business and personal presentations. You'll see how to incorporate images, animations, transitions, and more.
Get one-on-one help with cameras, video, lighting, editing, or general production questions. Bring your projects and/or your equipment, and ask anything. No registration required!
Teens are invited to join in celebrating World Design Day where they learn the basics of graphic design. Core elements such as line and space to design principles like unity and balance. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.
It's National Poetry Month and Great Poetry Reading Day! We'll use mad libs to make our own silly (or serious) poems to share out loud in our poetry slam.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Thinking about starting a podcast? This beginner-friendly session covers the basics of podcast planning, including format, workflow, and the essential equipment used for recording. Learn what you need before you press the record button.
In this program, we will discuss materials, the purpose of 3D printing, applications for creating a design, and how to send a file to the printer. The Main Library houses one Bambu Lab A1 printer, which is what this program will go over.
Take a spin on a pottery wheel! In this program, you will learn the basics of throwing ceramic pieces. Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Come learn to sculpt with papier mache pulp (or paper clay) and make decorations you'd be proud to display! Events in the Rice Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
It's time for the Midday Mix: 501 Day Edition! Guests can enjoy a free lunchtime set from DJ AJ while taking in downtown skyline views and celebrating the culture, energy, and community spirit of the 501.
ASO will join us for a string instrument performance followed by an instrument petting zoo. Come enjoy fun music performed by the Quapaw Quartet and learn about string instruments!
Discover how easy it is to make delicious pizza at home! In this demonstration, patrons will learn the basics of pizza dough preparation, topping combinations, and baking techniques to create the perfect homemade pizza.
Learn to operate cameras, lights, audio, and grip gear in the CALS Production Studio. This hands-on training covers basic setup, shooting, and file handling, as well as rules for working in the space, so you can create and practice independently.
Get ready for a summer of adventure! Join us at the library to design your very own custom sun visor. We’ll have a rainbow of foam visors, glitter glue, giant gemstones, and fun foam stickers for you to build a wearable masterpiece.
May the force be with you, Jedi! Come to the library to make lightsaber keychains, decorate Star Wars bookmarks, and submit your droid design for a chance to win a Star Wars Lego set! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.
Let's celebrate Cinco de Mayo! We'll learn about the holiday while making traditional decorations and trying our own street corn! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Want to send an email newsletter, or marketing emails for your business or organization? Let's dig into Mailchimp, an online marketing service you can use to make that easier.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
Walter Pryor will be joined in conversation by Martie North to discuss his reflective memoir This Leaves Me Okay, exploring the Arkansas Black rural experience.
What's better than winding down with a nice candle? Join us for this DIY Candle making program; all materials provided! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Thinking about starting a podcast? This beginner-friendly session covers the basics of podcast planning, including format, workflow, and the essential equipment used for recording. Learn what you need before you press the record button.
Find out how you can use Manus AI to save time while creating polished, effective presentations. This AI tool can be used to create slide decks and videos to communicate in professional and educational settings.
Teens can learn to master the style of graffiti art on paper with just pencils! Discover the archetypes of graffiti lettering and spend time creating your own tag. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Teach your kids about nature with fun activities. We will also have a scavenger hunt with prizes all day!
10:30-12 Butterfly Storytime & Craft
10:30-12 Up-Potting for Pollinators
12:00-1 The Extraordinary Caterpillar movie (Darragh on 5th floor)
To celebrate and honor mothers and mother figures with an elegant, relaxing, and memorable tea party experience that fosters connection, appreciation, and joy.
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
To celebrate and honor mothers and mother figures with an elegant, relaxing, and memorable tea party experience that fosters connection, appreciation, and joy.
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.
Learn to use Canva to easily create great-looking promotional materials for your event, small business, or organization. It's free and web-based, and you can use it with all your social media platforms.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Final exams are approaching! Let's relax by making quick and easy stress balls to prepare for the end of the school year. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Teens are invited to come in and make a charm that turns their new lip balm into a decorative keychain. Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Learn the basics of a Cricut cutting machine in this program. We will go over Cricut Design Space, parts of the machine, vocabulary, and things we can make!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Come see what happens when everyday people pick up a camera, dial in their lighting, and decide they have something worth saying. This showcase features work from local podcast creators who built their shows from the ground up.
Learn how to create healthy, convenient meals using mason jar salads. Patrons will learn how to layer ingredients properly to keep meals fresh and ready to go.
Get one-on-one help with cameras, video, lighting, editing, or general production questions. Bring your projects and/or your equipment, and ask anything. No registration required!
Drop by and ask your burning technology questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your mobile device or laptop.
It's almost the end of the school year! Let's take a breather from finals with some relaxing activities! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Learn to operate cameras, lights, audio, and grip gear in the CALS Production Studio. This hands-on training covers basic setup, shooting, and file handling, as well as rules for working in the space, so you can create and practice independently.
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
Looking for a fun and healthy snack idea? Join us for Apple Nachos, a quick and creative program where participants will learn how to turn simple apple slices into a delicious snack.
What types of delicious sushi can you make? Find out during our Sushi Showdown program, where you’ll test your creativity and taste buds and have a chance to win prizes! Events in the Teen Center are for ages 13-18 only.
Explore vibe coding, the AI trend that's helping anyone create functional apps, regardless of their level of traditional coding skills. We'll get into Lovable, an AI tool specifically designed for vibe coding.
Join local artist Luna Bramlett in the makerspace! She will be teaching adults how to play again through the process of art making. Come have fun and make art with no rules!
Join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and movement. Storytime is a great way to bond with your child. Storytime helps develop your child's brain, ability to focus, concentration, social skills and communication skills.
We'll use a customizable, paper "bucket" to fill with bucket list items. You can use bucket list items that are premade or create your own! Throughout the summer, pull out a bucket list item and complete it to make your own fun filled summer.
Learn how to use ChatGPT to draft emails and documents faster, summarize reports and research, generate ideas and outlines, and automate everyday writing tasks.
529 | Fred Darragh Center for Intellectual Freedom
It's time to line dance again at the library! Come scoot and boogie your way on down to the library for this fun line dancing class provided by Walk U Thru It Line Dancing.
It's time to line dance again at the library! Come scoot and boogie your way on down to the library for this fun line dancing class provided by Walk U Thru It Line Dancing.