Walking Club

8:30am–9:30am
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Step into a healthier, happier routine—one stride at a time! Lace up and hit the scenic walking trail behind the library for relaxed strolls, stretch out stress, and enjoy friendly conversation while getting steps in.

Career LaunchPad

10:00am–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Learn the basics of computer formatting from typing, accessing the web, learning general computer software and more.

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am–11:30am
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y Ingles para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor

Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles

10:30am–11:30am
Family
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Lower Parking Lot
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

We're celebrating summer weather as we hang out in our Parking Lot for Sidewalk Chalk and Bubbles!

Sponsored by the Lochwood Branch Library Friends.

English Language Learning

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Stitchin' Saturdays

10:30am–1:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Study Room
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community & City Engagement
Event Details:

Stitch the stress away and get hooked on creativity! Bring yarn and needles or hooks for a cozy Saturday crafting circle perfect for knitters and crocheters of all levels.

Mad Science - Detective Science!

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Kids play detective and help crack a case! They inspect fingerprints, mystery powders, and ink samples. They even
examine the DNA fingerprints of plants! Then, they create a composite from memory.

English Language Learning

11:00am–12:30pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

English Language Learning  

Free Guitar Lessons with Swan Strings

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Registration Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom B
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you interested in learning to play the guitar? Swan Strings, a local musical non-profit, is here to help! Come learn how to play the guitar in this class series, especially designed for children aged 8 and up!

Saturday Movies

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Auditorium (1st Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Watch a movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!

 

Note: times, location, and films are subject to change.

Kids Maker Studio

2:00pm–3:30pm
School Age (ages 6-12)
Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - In Library
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.

Lakewood Library Friends 61st Annual Community Art Show - Members/Participants Opening Reception

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adult (18+)
Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - In Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

All members of the Lakewood Library Friends and arts show participants are invited!  Enjoy light refreshments, meet the artists, and maybe even take home a piece of art for your own collection.