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Drop-in Tech Help

Drop in and ask your burning tech questions, or get help with a specific problem from an expert. Feel free to bring your device or laptop.
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Table-Top Tuesdays

Is there a game that you have been wanting to try? Chances are that we have it! Join us weekly on the 5th floor at the Main library on Tuesdays from 3pm to 5pm and play a variety of games from our collection. This includes board, card, table-top, and role-playing games.

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Level 4’s Greatest Hits

We liked these programs so much we’re doing it again! Come by Level 4 every Tuesday to celebrate the end of an era and do some of our favorite activities again! Ages 12-19
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Bingo!

Bingo every Wednesday! Listen to music, get a snack, and win prizes! Join us at 3pm on the 5th floor of the Main Library.

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Manga Makers Workshop: Character Creation

Engage with various comic, manga, anime, and animation media in order to create art that not only resembles the reference media but adds individual creativity to the mix! Through a variety of creative practices, activities, and mediums, teens will create their characters and animations. Ages 12-19
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All Together Art

It’s time for Summer @ CALS! Come celebrate this year’s theme, “All Together Now,” with collaborative art projects! Ages 12-19
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Bad Art With Bob Ross

Are you bad at art? Great! Come join us for a low-pressure afternoon of creating art, no skills or experience needed. We will be following along with one of Bob Ross’s “The Joy of Painting” episodes, with no pressure to make something good, just to enjoy painting. Join us on Friday, June 2nd at 3pm on the 5th floor. Supplies will be provided.

Email lapeters@cals.org to register.

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Say Cheese…Making

June 4th is National Cheese Day. Celebrate by making your own cheese! Ages 6-12
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Magic the Gathering

Celebrate Magic the Gathering with a classic tournament.  For those more experienced players bring your decks and play in an advanced bracket.  The beginners will learn how to play and get their own starter deck to play their own tournament.  Winners of each bracket gets a prize. Ages 8-13
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Music and Movement

Have fun and improve gross motor movement with fun songs and dances! Ages 5 and under.
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Matinee Monday

Join us on the 5th floor at 3pm every Monday to enjoy a movie and refreshments!

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CALS Studio: Open Lab

May-July, Mondays 3:30-5 – CALS Studio: Open Lab (Ages 12-19.) Patrons may visit Level 4 to utilize the studio technology. CALS Studio tech is required to stay on the Main Library campus.

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Get Creative!

Let’s get creative! Join Natalee to discover and learn a variety of art techniques such as painting, sculpting and drawing. For kids of all ages and their families.
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Mario Kart Mania

Turn Level 4 into a live Mario Kart track and then compete to see who can complete the course the fastest! Ages 12-19.
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Pride Month Craft Party

Are you ready for Pride month? Make your own pronoun pins and tie-dye Pride bandanas with Teens 4 InQlusion! All materials and snacks provided–and feel free to bring your own cotton shirt to dye. Teens of all genders and sexualities, ages 12 – 19, are welcome.
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Hide a Butterfly

Butterflies use camouflage to blend in with their surroundings. Design a butterfly to hide in the department. Can we find yours?
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World Wide Knit in Public Day

Please join us to celebrate your favorite fiber art, whatever it may be, such as knitting, crocheting, embroidery, cross stitch, and weaving. All are welcome. Bring a project to work on or a finished one to show, and socialize with others. Come and leave at your discretion, and stay as long as you like.

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“Woodrow for President!” with the Clinton Presidential Library and Museum

Have you ever wondered what it takes to become President? Join us for a special storytime featuring “Woodrow for President!” by Peter & Cheryl Barnes. We’ll learn about how Woodrow G. Washingtail became the President of the United Mice of America then make our own campaign buttons.

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Create with Pride!

Calling all LGBTQ+ young artists! Brody Parrish Craig and Maximiliano Calabotta, artists & editors of TWANG Anthology, are leading a FREE creative writing & visual art workshop for Pride month. LGBTQ+ teens, ages 12 – 19, are welcome! Email Jet at jbutler@cals.org to sign up.
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InQlusive Reading Lounge

Read our inQlusive book of the month or bring your own while we read alone, together. June’s featured book is All Boy’s Aren’t Blue—limited number of free copies available! Snacks provided, open to all teens, ages 12 – 19.
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mömandpöp Music Concert

Enjoy a fun-filled concert by this comedy and musical group. Children of all ages and their families are welcome to attend.
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Scott Davis Magic

The Comedy Magic of Scott Davis is a laugh-filled hour of amazement your whole family will enjoy. For children of all ages and their families.
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3D Design Summer Workshop

Join us for a fun and interactive class where children ages 9-12 will learn the basics of 3D modeling and design to bring ideas to life. We’ll brainstorm, sketch and determine the dimensions of the design, learn how to use Tinkercad to create the model, and 3D print the final designs! Classes occur weekly on Thursdays, June 29 – July 13 and build on one another. Students will print their designs during the last class.
Space is limited. Registration is suggested to reserve your spot.

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Salt Fireworks Art

It’s almost the 4th of July. Celebrate by making salt firework paintings. For children of all ages and their families.
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Unlocking the Power of Google Classroom

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Learn how educators can use Google Classroom to create, organize, give feedback, and communicate with classes.
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Creating Fun and Engaging Bitmoji and Snapchat Experiences

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Learn to use Snapchat and Bitmoji to make all sorts of entertaining content that your friends and family will love. Educator attendees are eligible for 2 hours PD credit.
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Getting Started with Google Sheets for Educators

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Check out Google Sheets, Google's free, web-based application that lets you create, view, and edit spreadsheets. Educator attendees are eligible for 2 hours PD credit.
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Make a Video Confessional with Flipgrid

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Educator Attendees are eligible for two hours of PD credit.  Flipgrid is a video discussion platform that allows you to create an online space for students to express themselves and share their ideas.
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Engaging Visuals with Canva: A Workshop for Educators

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! You don't have to be a designer to use Canva, a free, web-based tool to create materials for your class, event, or organization. Educator attendees are eligible for 2 hours PD credit.
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NIFI Serie de Diálogos – ¿Cómo debemos prevenir tiroteos masivos en nuestras comunidades?

Los trágicos ataques en Uvalde, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; Parkland, Florida; y otros lugares han generado preocupación entre muchas personas en todo el país. Tales tiroteos se han vuelto más frecuentes y mortales en la última década. Cada asesinato en masa tiene efectos devastadores en toda una comunidad.

En general, Estados Unidos se ha vuelto más seguro en los últimos años. Sin embargo, los tiradores masivos atacan a personas inocentes sin razón, a menudo en lugares donde las personas deberían sentirse seguras: cines,

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Drumming with Stephin Booth

Promoting unity, teamwork, self-confidence, and patience through teaching about various drums in Afro-Caribbean culture. Kids and Teens of all ages are welcome to attend.

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A Virtual Brain Break with Google Slides

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Educator Attendees are eligible for two hours of PD credit. Help your students manage emotions--make a virtual brain break classroom using Google Slides and the principles of Social-Emotional Learning.
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NIFI Dialogue Series – How Should We Prevent Mass Shootings in Our Communities?

The tragic attacks in Uvalde, Texas; Dayton, Ohio; Parkland, Florida; and other places have raised concerns among many people across the nation. Such shootings have become more frequent and more deadly in the last decade. Each mass murder has devastating effects on a whole community.

Overall, the United States has become safer in recent years. Yet mass shooters target innocent people without reason, often in places where people should feel safe—movie theaters, shopping centers, and schools. Many believe these attacks are nothing short of terrorism.

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Getting Started with Minecraft: Education Edition

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online!  Check out the possibilities of gamifying your class instruction using Minecraft: Education Edition in this beginner class. Educator attendees are eligible for 2 hours PD credit.
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Exploring the World: A Virtual Field Trip Adventure

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Educator Attendees are eligible for two hours of PD credit.  Create your own virtual field trip using Google Slides to help guide exploration in a dynamic and interactive way.
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Using Infographics to Read and Teach

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Educator Attendees are eligible for two hours of PD credit.  Communicate quickly and clearly with infographics. Learn the history of infographics, how to read one, and how to make your own!
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Inclusive Teaching with Virtual Choice Boards

Hybrid session—attend at the library or online! Educator Attendees are eligible for two hours of PD credit. As an educator, you can use virtual choice boards to differentiate instruction and keep students engaged and motivated.
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