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Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we chat online with Vanessa Riley about her newest book, Fire Sword and Sea, based on the folk story of the female pirate Jacquotte Delahaye.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, History, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Feminist philosopher Dr.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, History, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

Feminist philosopher Dr.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, History, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, History, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Group

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Group:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Horse by Geraldine Brooks. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Humor, Heart, and Reflective Rural Stories

Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us in conversation with bestselling author and humorist Michael Perry, whose collection of genre-spanning works encapsulates the experiences–and the magic–of rural town communities and the everyday people who reside in them. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book Portals and Journeys of Literary Magic

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

America’s Failed Response to the Opioid Crisis

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Health, Speaker, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Health, Speaker, Virtual
Event Details:

Join us for a special conversation between award-winning journalist Shoshana Walter and bestselling and award-winning author Barbara Kingsolver as they chat about Walter’s book Rehab: An American Scandal.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Group

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Group:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Hell of a Book by Jason Mott.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Hell of a Book by Jason Mott.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Group

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Group:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Group

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Group:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz.  

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Juneteenth

All Day
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual

We will be closed for Juneteenth.

Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

We will be closed for Juneteenth.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tuesday Night Book Group

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults
Tuesday Night Book Group:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

A spirited discussion for fiction readers. This group meets virtually on the last Tuesday of the month.

This month we will read and discuss The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters.

Independence Day

All Day
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual

We will be closed for Independence Day.

Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

We will be closed for Independence Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Veterans Day

All Day
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual

We will be closed for Veterans Day.

Closing
Branches:
Downtown Library, Heights Branch, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

We will be closed for Veterans Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Black Elk Book Group

Saturday, November 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Books & Reading, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Reading, Virtual
Event Details:

In a first-person narrative, a Lakota shaman blends an explanation of the mystery and ritual of the sacred pipe with a lively account of growing up Native American.