Classes & Workshops

Upcoming events

how to find a good book

Friday, June 13, 2025 - 12:00pm

Zoom

Not sure how you'll choose books for the Summer Reading Program? In a reading rut? We can help! Join Stacey to learn how to find read-alikes for books and authors you've loved in the library's catalog, digitally browse the newest...

Adults Classes & Workshops
Part 2 card games, tokens, and digitizing simple drawings. game maker workshop.

Sunday, June 15, 2025 - 12:30pm

Digital Media Lab

For this 4-part series of workshops, we will explore tabletop game design! These are no-experience-required workshops that introduce attendees to making games with cards, dice, tokens, boards, or in the mind with plenty of rules! Part 2: Card games...

Adults Teens Classes & Workshops Gaming & Pop Culture

Monday, June 16, 2025 - 1:00pm

Teen Center

Ever wondered how tortillas are made? Join Manny Galvez for an interactive class where you will learn the art of making fresh tortillas by hand. Discover the deep cultural roots of this staple in Mexican cuisine while shaping, pressing, and cooking...

Teens Classes & Workshops

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 - 1:00pm

Teen Center

Johnson County Ambulance will have qualified staff to cover ‘hands only’ CPR, AED instruction, stop the bleed, Narcan administration and an overview of the PulsePoint app. This will not result in certification.

Teens Classes & Workshops Science & Technology

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 1:00pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Color our world, and celebrate diverse cultures from around the globe! Every Wednesday during our Summer Reading Program, elementary-age kids are invited to join us for a new event where they can explore and experience unique cultures and traditions...

Tweens Kids Families Classes & Workshops

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - 2:30pm

Meeting Room A, Meeting Room B, Meeting Room C

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that combines slow, graceful movements with deep breathing and meditation. It originated as a martial art but has evolved into a holistic exercise known for its health benefits. In this beginner-friendly...

Adults Teens Tweens Kids Families Classes & Workshops

Thursday, June 26, 2025 - 1:00pm

Teen Center

The Bike Library is an organization that empowers people to make bicycling a primary form of transportation in our community. Dustin, Bike Library youth coordinator person will be here to answer your biking questions and show you how to fix a flat.

Teens Classes & Workshops
part 3 game boards, map-making, and digital art. game maker workshop.

Sunday, June 29, 2025 - 12:30pm

Digital Media Lab

For this 4-part series of workshops, we will explore tabletop game design! These are no-experience-required workshops that introduce attendees to making games with cards, dice, tokens, boards, or in the mind with plenty of rules! Part 3: Game boards...

Adults Teens Classes & Workshops Gaming & Pop Culture

Monday, June 30, 2025 - 1:00pm

Teen Center

Join Manny Galvez for a hands-on tamale-making class at the Library! Teens will learn how to prepare this iconic Mexican dish from scratch while discovering its rich history and cultural significance. Get ready to mix, fill, and wrap your own...

Teens Classes & Workshops
a book with a classic painting as a book jacket, on top of another book with a modern design

Monday, June 30, 2025 - 6:30pm

Digital Media Lab

Bring in a couple of your paperback books with misleading or unpleasant cover designs, and we'll create custom book jackets! After measuring your book, we'll use Canva to make a template you can fill with their clip art, background images you find...

Adults Teens Arts & Crafting Classes & Workshops