Events and Programs

events and programs

These are highlights of upcoming events. See the complete schedule of events on the calendar. Scroll to bottom for recurring events.

Events by age:

Little Ones (ages 0-5)
Kids (Grades K-5)
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Teens (Grades 6-12)
Adults (ages 18+)

 

Featured Events

Speed Friending

Wednesday, March 5th at  4-6:30 |  Community Room

Welcome to our Speed Friending Library Program! Are you in your 40s or 50s or 60s looking to make new friends and expand your social circle? Look no further! Our program is designed to bring people together in a fun, low stress, and interactive way. Our friendly and welcoming environment ensures that everyone feels comfortable and included. You'll engage in short, structured conversations with different participants, allowing you to quickly get to know each other and find common ground. Registration is requested.

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Friday, February 21st at 10:30-11:30  |  Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration  |  Free event

Experience the transformational joy of T'ai Chi/Taiji! If you have ever wondered what Taiji is all about, or always thought you might like to take a class, now is your opportunity. Taiji has been proven to increase strength and flexibility, alleviate anxiety and depression, restore balance and vitality, relieve chronic pain and inflammation, strengthen your immune system, stimulate your brain, and more! This class will introduce you to the Movements of the ancient Chinese Yang-Style Taiji Form. The Movements are performed in a continuous sequence at slow speed—beneficial for any age or physical shape. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

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Are you interested in writing children's literature? Join our new monthly critique group meeting! The goal of this group is to encourage community involvement in creating books and appreciating the craft of children's literature. No registration or commitment required, but please RSVP if you plan to come so you can be sent the material for the upcoming meeting.

This group is led by Mark Fearing, a local writer and illustrator of children's books.

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Monday, March 10th at 10:30-11:30 |  Active LINCC Library Card Required for Registration   |   Free event

Move Well offers a unique slow-paced class of gentle movements open to all levels, modifications offered, mostly floor poses, and some standing. Wendy combines yoga and mobility development in a unique teaching style designed to move the body, increase range of motion, improve joint health, and prevent injury.  Yoga mats and blocks are available for use, or you can bring your own!  Taught by Wendy Bless, Certified Yoga Instructor & FRC Mobility Specialist. This is a single introductory class, this is not a recurring class. This class is for adults (18 years and older).

Program image featuring an amigurumi pig for amigurumi class.

Repeats every month in January; February & March on the 4th Tuesday at 10am   

Common Threads Crochet & Knit Group is offering techniques and tips for beginner to advanced Amigurumi projects.   You will need a basic understanding of crochet stitches for this class. Limited supplies will be provided, or you can bring your own size F-6 (4mm) hook and #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn in a lighter color for your base project. 

Beats & Bracelets

Friday, February 28th at 10:30am or 11:30am. 

Join us for a morning of bracelet making while listening to some of your favorite songs.

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Saturday, March 1   |   12:00‐2:00 PM  |  Main floor of Library

We welcome you to our Read Local Author Fair on Saturday, March 1, from 12:00‐2:00 PM. This free event is an exciting opportunity for readers to explore new local authors, talk with them, learn about the writing process, and purchase their books ‐ and have books signed, as well!  The event will feature fourteen talented local authors, and there will be a free raffle for a chance to win one of their books! This is a free event and open to the public. 

 

Learn to Knit

Second Saturday   |   Community Room   |   10 am - 12 pm   |   Registration Required 

In this series, you can refresh your knitting skills with a basics class, or perfect more advanced knitting techniques including double knitting and skills for sock knitting. You will need a basic understanding of knitting for this class. Limited supplies are available, or you can bring size 8 needles and #4 worsted weight acrylic yarn in a at least two colors. This class will be led by Elizabeth Apen.

Image of family documents for genealogy 101 program.

Wednesday, April 30   |   Community Room   |   6 - 7 PM   |   Registration Requested

Discover your family’s history with Genealogy 101: Introduction to Genealogy Websites! This introductory program will help you get started on your genealogical journey, introducing you to five websites to help you with your genealogical research, and how to best to utilize them. This program will provide you with the tools and knowledge to get started with your family’s story from the comfort of your own home. Join us and unlock the past with ease!

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Tuesday, May 13  |   Community Room   |    6:30-7:30

Form teams of up to five people and join us at the library for trivia fun! We will have five 10-question rounds and each round will be a different category. Snacks will be served. All ages welcome. The game starts promptly at 6:30 pm so arrive a few minutes early.