ShortHaus’s next featured director is Jim Henson, a playfully prolific artist who modernized and revolutionized puppetry by adapting the centuries-old medium for television. (Fun fact: some scholars trace the origin of puppets to India 4000 years ago, where the main…
Can’t get to the library? We are where you are! Our Bookmobile is a full-service, wheelchair-accessible mobile branch of our library that provides scheduled stops around the community at convenient locations such as Target, IKEA, Best Buy and The Promenade….
Join Outreach staff this winter for special storytimes out in the community. Enjoy stories, songs and movement activities. Community storytimes are best suited for children ages 2–6, but all children are welcome to attend. Children must be accompanied by an…
Winter is the absolute best time to read! Nothing beats cozying up under a warm blanket with delicious coffee (or hot chocolate) and an amazing book. The only thing that could make it better is getting rewarded for your reading….
Our Children’s Department is excited to continue offering family programs this winter season! These family events are programs that are aimed at children but meant for children and their adults to participate in together. Join us at one of these…
Our 2024 Genealogy Club schedule is confirmed! We will continue to meet twice a month. This year, our programs will be a mixture of virtual and in-person events. The theme of this year’s schedule is Write It Down, where you…
ShortHaus Cinema is yet again featuring an artist-turned-director. Although we initially chose Ridley Scott for November because his new feature, Napoleon, will be coming out later in the month, he is also well-known for his artistic storyboards known as Ridleygrams….
Do you like soup? Something special is cooking in Mrs. C’s big soup pot, and it smells delicious! In November, come to the Children’s Department for supplies to make your own bowl of soup craft to display on our bulletin…
Join us in the Vortex for an afternoon of fun and games on Saturday, November 11! All events are for teens in grades 6–12, and registration is required. Taste Test Challenge 1 p.m. Are you up for a challenge? Test…
Fundamentals of Horror ShortHaus Cinema‘s next featured director is the prolific Ridley Scott. And, seeing as it’s the spookiest month of the year, we simply must talk about his most frightening film: Alien (1979). I’d also like to revisit this…