Roughly translated as "cuteness," kawaii describes the Japanese cultural trend of celebrating all things tiny and adorable. Join children's librarian Casey for a tutorial and experiment with drawing your favorite Pokemon characters...
Tweens
Upcoming events
Thursday, July 11, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Sunday, July 14, 2024 - 2:00pm
Storytime Room
With a double brood of cicadas emerging this summer, embrace the cacophony of cicadas with a special cicada puppet craft. Using paper bags, crayons, and paper, we will bring to life our own cicadas during this Sunday Fun Day activity time. Sunday...
Tuesday, July 16, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...
Wednesday, July 17, 2024 - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Join Casey for ukulele music, singing, instruments, and movement. This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Thursday, July 18, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
Don't just learn science - DO science with the UI Science Booster Club! This event is for 3rd-6th graders.
Tuesday, July 23, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...
Wednesday, July 24, 2024 - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
***TIME IS 2:00 PM! This program is intended for people of all ages who are neurodivergent, or who experience intellectual or developmental disabilities. You've just been recruited as a backup dancer for Taylor Swift's new tour!...
Thursday, July 25, 2024 - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Compete in a friendly competition featuring the popular racing game Mario Kart on the big screen against other tweens! While you're waiting your turn to play, make a Mario Kart craft, have a snack, or watch and cheer on other players. Trophies...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C
Elementary-age kids are invited to join us each Tuesday at 1:00 to learn a little bit about a fun skill or hobby that maybe they haven’t tried before! We have experts from the community here to teach you the basics! Learn the basics of LEGO robotics...
Tuesday, July 30, 2024 - 4:00pm
Storytime Room
Ever wonder how the brain works, why we feel emotions, or where memories are stored? Join West High students Flora and Tina for hands-on lessons about psychology, the scientific study of the mind. Build a model of the brain, learn about how it...