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Fun Friday
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Disfruta de una emocionante variedad de...
Crafternoon/Tarde de manualidades
Get creative in the library and make a new craft to take home every month! Crafts are led by library staff, and all supplies are provided. ¡Suelta tu creatividad en la biblioteca y crea una nueva manualidad para llevarte a casa cada mes! Las manualidades son dirigidas por el personal de la...
Family Storytime
Join us for Family Storytime at El Rio Library! This Storytime event is geared towards preschoolers and Kindergarteners, but older and younger siblings are always welcome. Come hear some stories and sing some songs with us!
Silly Sock Puppet Studio
Create and embellish a sock puppet, then bring it to life through word and movement. Also learn about puppetry traditions from around the world. For ages 6 and up; adult assistance required for young’uns. Seniors welcome! Taught by library presenter Nathalie Mornu
Storytime with Smokey Bear
Join us for a special family storytime with the U.S. Forest Service and Smokey Bear! The U.S. Forest Service will showcase some of the tools they use, and children will have the opportunity to see their fire-prevention vehicle.
Summer Reading Kick Off!
Celebrate the start of Summer Reading 2026! This year's theme is "Unearth a Story"! Grab your reading tracker, play games, and beat the summer heat with a nice cold Eegee's! Did we mention there are free books? Yes, free books!
Fun Friday
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Disfruta de una emocionante variedad de...
Fun Friday
Join us every Friday for an exciting array of activities! Engage in board games, delve into science experiments, unleash your creativity with art projects, and immerse yourself in video games. Each week promises a new adventure to discover and delight in! Disfruta de una emocionante variedad de...
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