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Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs

2026-12-17 18:30:00 2026-12-17 19:30:00 America/Chicago Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs Reading isn't ruff when you read your favorite books to some of the best listeners: dogs. Main Library - Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thursday, December 17
6:30pm - 7:30pm

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Main Library

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Reading isn't ruff when you read your favorite books to some of the best listeners: dogs.

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Family Fun Night is a weekly evening for games, crafts, STEAM activities, and more especially for families with school-aged kids on Thursdays at 6:30 pm.

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Family Fun Night! | DECEMBER 2026
Thursdays, 6:30 pm

• Dec 3, Frozen Party

• Dec 10, Winter Tree Pattern Art

• Dec 17, Read to the Dogs

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AGE GROUP: | School age |

EVENT TYPE: | Activity |

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About the branch

Our beautiful, state-of-the-art Main Library opened on January 6, 2008. You’ll find a wide variety of books, movies, and music, as well as free events for all ages. Looking for tech options? We offer free Wifi, dozens of public computers with internet access, and public meeting rooms.

Upcoming events

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 219

Intro to Your Digital Footprint

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Friends Conference Room (215)

Registration is now closed

Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 11, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 11, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Crafty Adults | Papier Mache Pumpkins

Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

The Studio

Registration is now closed

Make and Take for Preschoolers

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

SBDC Office Hours

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about We'll Prescribe You a Cat

Thu, Nov 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Fun Night | Watercolor Mountain Sunsets

Thu, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Project READ Tutoring

Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 11:30am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Fri, Nov 13, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Unbooked | Trivia

Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Nov 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Sat, Nov 14, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B,Robeson Pavilion Room C

Mon, Nov 16, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Email Marketing Essentials

Mon, Nov 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 16, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Cancelled

Tuesdays at Ten |

Tue, Nov 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 219

Online Shopping: Safety and Security

Tue, Nov 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Wed, Nov 18, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Cancelled

Library Friends Board of Directors Meeting

Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Short Story Awards Ceremony & Reading - Writer’s Workshop

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room C,The Studio

Make and Take for Preschoolers

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 11:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Thu, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Degree Dollar$: Investing in Your Future | Money Matter$

Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Family Fun Night | Read to the Dogs

Thu, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Project READ Tutoring

Fri, Nov 20, 9:30am - 11:30am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Fri, Nov 20, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Unbooked | Puzzle Peace

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Nov 24, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tuesdays at Ten | The Observatories of Chile - The View from Below the Equator

Tue, Nov 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Tue, Nov 24, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 219

Tue, Nov 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mother Goose on the Loose Storytime

Wed, Nov 25, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Closed – Main Library

Thu, Nov 26, All day

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Fri, Nov 27, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Unbooked | Card Games

Fri, Nov 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Nov 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Rick Eugene's Sensational Magic Show

Sat, Nov 28, 3:00pm - 3:45pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Nov 30, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Nov 30, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Intro to Digital Drawing with Adobe Illustrator - Cozy Reading Corner

Mon, Nov 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Studio

This event is full

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Dec 01, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Tue, Dec 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Study Room 219

Intro to Windows 11 Computers

Tue, Dec 01, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Career Help | Drop-in Hours

Wed, Dec 02, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Friends Conference Room (215)

Wed, Dec 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Writing Creative Nonfiction - Writer’s Workshop

Wed, Dec 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

The Studio

Make and Take for Preschoolers

Thu, Dec 03, 10:00am - 11:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Thu, Dec 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Thu, Dec 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Fun Night | Frozen Party

Thu, Dec 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Project READ Tutoring

Fri, Dec 04, 9:30am - 11:30am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Fri, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Unbooked | Bingo

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Fri, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Saturday Storytime

Sat, Dec 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Frozen Movie Magical Matinee

Sat, Dec 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Mon, Dec 07, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Mon, Dec 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

3D Printing for Adults Keychains

Mon, Dec 07, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

The Studio

This event is full

Toddler Storytime

Tue, Dec 08, 9:30am - 9:50am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Intro to Digital File Organization

Tue, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Friends Conference Room (215)

Tue, Dec 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Sensory-Friendly Storytime

Tue, Dec 08, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Preschool Storytime

Wed, Dec 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

Website Audit Checklist for 2027

Wed, Dec 09, 10:00am - 11:00am

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Wed, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Crafty Adults | Hand-Stitched Felt Birds

Wed, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 8:30pm

The Studio

Registration opens Tuesday, December 1 2026 at 9:00am

Make and Take for Preschoolers

Thu, Dec 10, 10:00am - 11:00am

Nate & Lillie Story Room

SBDC Office Hours

Thu, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Cover-to-Cover Book Discussion - Let's talk about Theo of Golden

Thu, Dec 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Robeson Pavilion Room A & B

Thu, Dec 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

The Studio

Studio @ Main | Drop-in

Thu, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Family Fun Night | Winter Tree Pattern Art

Thu, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Nate & Lillie Story Room