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The Small and the Mighty / We Will Always Be Here

All Day 12/1 - 12/22
Art Gallery at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Art Show
Age Group:
All Ages

The library is excited to debut two complementary exhibits in its Level 3 gallery as part of this year’s One Book, One Community (OBOC) initiative.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Art Show
Details:

The library is excited to debut two complementary exhibits in its Level 3 gallery as part of this year’s One Book, One Community (OBOC) initiative.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

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Little Movers Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Little Movers Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for babies on the move (up to 24-months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Little Movers Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for babies on the move (up to 24-months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Adults sitting in a circle, holding a colorful parachute in the air above little babies.

Bouncing Babies Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Bouncing Babies Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for pre-walkers, starting at birth (0-12 months) and their caregivers. Storytime is followed by play group.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Give a Kid a Book Night)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

TONIGHT ONLY: Free Admission to the Seasonal Train Exhibit with the donation of a NEW children’s or young adult book to the Friends annual Give a Kid a Book program.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

TONIGHT ONLY: Free Admission to the Seasonal Train Exhibit with the donation of a NEW children’s or young adult book to the Friends annual Give a Kid a Book program.

Group of smiling teens

Teen Litwits Book Club

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Book Club - Youth
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. 

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Book Club - Youth
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Join us for Teen Litwits where you can talk about books you love (or hate) without fear of non-readers getting you down. Snacks served. 

A group of families sitting and watching a woman play a ukulele.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Toddler Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Toddler Storytime is about 20 minutes long and geared for two- and three-year-olds and their caregivers. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

Hand holding pokeball

Pokémon Fan Club

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Recommended for kids in grades K-6.

Meet up with other Pokémon fans to play, talk, and do Pokémon-themed activities. Curious about Pokémon? All are welcome! No experience or familiarity with Pokémon needed!

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games
Details:

Recommended for kids in grades K-6.

Meet up with other Pokémon fans to play, talk, and do Pokémon-themed activities. Curious about Pokémon? All are welcome! No experience or familiarity with Pokémon needed!

Art Show

Reception: The Small and the Mighty / We Will Always Be Here

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Art Gallery at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Art Show
Age Group:
All Ages

An artist reception for both exhibits will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 6–7 p.m. The event is free and open to all!

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Art Show
Details:

An artist reception for both exhibits will be held Wednesday, December 10, from 6–7 p.m. The event is free and open to all!

A photograph of a child doing festive crafts

Teen Gift Lab

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Making & Crafting
Age Group:
Teens

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Teens
Event Type: Making & Crafting
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 7-12.

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for teenagers.

Photo of Jim White Bear and Family circa 1906

Native American Ancestry

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Room (Room 104) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Part of the "Exploring Ethnicities" Genealogy Series.
 

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Carnegie Room (Room 104)
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Details:

Part of the "Exploring Ethnicities" Genealogy Series.
 

Disclaimer(s)

You do not need to attend all events in the series. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Night Trains)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

A group of families sitting and watching a woman read a story.

Preschool StoryPlay

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids

Preschool StoryPlay is about 30-minutes long and geared for three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers.  

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Preschool StoryPlay is about 30-minutes long and geared for three- to five-year-olds and their caregivers.  

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

A photograph of a child holding a nerf gun.

Nerf Night

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Library Wide at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids

Open to youth in grades 4-6.

Seats Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Library Wide
Age Group: Kids
Event Type: Games
Registration Required
Details:

Open to youth in grades 4-6.

A group of kids and adults sitting on the floor, watching a female presenter reading a book.

Family Storytime

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids, Families

Family Storytime is about 30 minutes long and geared for two- to six-year-olds and their caregivers, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Kids, Families
Event Type: Storytime
Details:

Family Storytime is about 30 minutes long and geared for two- to six-year-olds and their caregivers, but can be enjoyed by the entire family. 

Disclaimer(s)

This event is intended for younger audiences and their parents/caregivers.

BYO Book Club Logo

BYO Book Club

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 105 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Book Club - Adult
Age Group:
Adults

BYO Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 105
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Book Club - Adult
Details:

BYO Book Club is a non-traditional discussion group for adults. Instead of reading a predetermined title, participants meet to talk about what they’re currently reading and get suggestions for new titles to try.

Woman and two children doing craft activities

Pablo Center ARTmobile @ the Library

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 11:15am - 12:15pm
Youth Program Room (Room 123) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Families

Join us after Family Storytime for a hands-on activity led by the Pablo Center ARTmobile.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Youth Program Room (Room 123)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Arts & Crafts
Details:

Join us after Family Storytime for a hands-on activity led by the Pablo Center ARTmobile.

Disclaimer(s)

You do not need to attend all events in the series. 

Model Train

Seasonal Train Exhibit (Day Trains)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Riverview Room (Room 306) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Special Exhibit
Age Group:
Families, All Ages

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Riverview Room (Room 306)
Age Group: Families, All Ages
Event Type: Special Exhibit
Details:

Join volunteers from the Standard Gauge Module Association as they display toy trains from 1906 to 1940.  The exhibit is a 448 square foot standard gauge layout decorated for the season, featuring both original and reproduction model trains.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (1:30pm)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (2:30pm)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Book Cover: The Polar Express

Polar Express Experience (3:30pm)

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Innovation Lab (Room 302) at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Families

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Innovation Lab (Room 302)
Age Group: Families
Event Type: Performance
Details:

Enjoy a reading of The Polar Express before visiting the train exhibit.

Dabble Box

Dabble Box Open Lab

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:30pm - 6:00pm
RCU Dabble Box Makerspace at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: RCU Dabble Box Makerspace
Age Group: All Ages
Event Type: Dabble Box, STEAM, Arts & Crafts
Details:

Drop in to play, make, and share! From coding with robots to painting and drawing, there’s something for everyone. 

Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library

PUBLIC MEETING: Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Board Meeting

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 105 at L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Event Type:
Public Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Board.

Library Branch: L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 105
Age Group: Adults
Event Type: Public Meeting
Details:

Monthly meeting of the Friends of the L.E. Phillips Memorial Public Library Board.