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Jun

11

2026

Thursday

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Activity Room

Kids

Little Wigglers

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Little Wigglers

An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.

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Jun

11

2026

Thursday

7:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Meeting Room

Adults

The World Cup: Why Is Football Called Soccer? A History of the Most Popular Sport in the World

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The World Cup: Why Is Football Called Soccer? A History of the Most Popular Sport in the World

The men's World Cup of Football is taking place in North America in the summer of 2026. It is the biggest sporting event in the world. From its origins in England to its present global popularity, Dr. John F. Lyons discusses the history of soccer with movie clips, photos, and newspaper reports from around the world. He traces the history of the World Cup, examines the reasons behind the slow growth of the game in the United States, and looks at the surge of interest in the women's sport in recent years.

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Jun

12

2026

Friday

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Meeting Room

Kids, Teens

Big Run Wolf Ranch

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Big Run Wolf Ranch

What do a lynx, an opossum, a porcupine, and an armadillo have in common? Find out when Big Run Wolf Ranch brings these amazing animals for a fun, educational presentation!

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Jun

12

2026

Friday

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Activity Room

Teens

MSI: Mobile MedLab

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MSI: Mobile MedLab

The Museum of Science and Industry is coming back to the library for our teens! Do you want to be a nurse, a doctor, or a medical technician? Then this is the program for you! Measure vital signs and learn what they can tell you about a patient. Participants will gain a greater understanding of medicine, physiology and anatomy. They will communicate using terminology/vocabulary accurately, analyze test results, develop a diagnosis, and suggest treatment for illness.

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