Upcoming Events

Liza Laird is a knitter, yogi, mama of three little humans, three alpacas, ten chickens, a giant angora bunny, and a feisty shiba inu. She teaches knitting and mindfulness classes and hosts retreats online and around the world.

Join us for a casual chess meet-up open to players of all skill levels. Challenge new opponents, enjoy the thrill of the game, and sharpen your strategy in a relaxed, social setting—no formal instruction, just pure play.

Help your teen prepare with confidence through a FREE 11-session SAT Workshop Series, brought to you by Brainfuse. Live Zoom sessions cover reading, writing, math, and proven test-taking strategies.

Since 2025 is the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, the winter quarter selections are anime films focused on the theme of living there during and after this event.

 Build with your friends and join us for fun challenges designed with intermediate to advanced builders in mind!

Registration is required and opens one week prior to the event.

The Creative and Compassionate Art of Seeing Others Deeply with David Brooks

A well-fitting jumpsuit is a wardrobe staple, and it's even better when it’s made just for you.

Nature, Art, and Service as Medicine with Journalist Julia Hotz

Join us at Prairieland Market for a lesson in cooking. Learn basic knife skills, kitchen sanitation, and food safety. After that, get ready to make some delicious food!

As creators, our bodies are essential tools that deserve careful attention. Join Liza Laird, a knitter and yogi, as she explores beautiful ways to integrate body, mind, and spirit into artmaking.

In this beginner to intermediate Pokemon program, you can learn how to play the game, trade cards, find out how to spot a fake card, and meet fellow Pokemon fans! 

Turn your smallest fabric scraps into tiny works of art in this playful, improvisational quilting class taught by crafter and sewist Faith Hale.

Secrets and Second Chances with Liz Moore

Join us for an engaging evening at Ad Astra, where the library hosts a monthly trivia night! Test your knowledge on various topics for a chance to win a gift card to Ad Astra.

Explore Japanese animation by watching several episodes of a series or an entire film with others and discussing afterward in a fun, casual setting. 

Swashbuckling Heroines and High Seas Adventures with Novelist Vanessa Riley

Mojos, Mermaids, Medicine, and 400 Years of Black Women’s Magic with Dr. Lindsey Stewart

If you’re a fan of board games and card games, then join us for a night of fun. We will have a variety of games available, or you can bring your own. 

Smithson’s Gamble: The Incredible History Behind the World’s Largest Museum with Smithsonian Curator Emeritus Tom Crouch