Event List

One-on-one help from Mead volunteers. Learn how to:

Adults and teens, age 11+, are invited to stop by to learn about the Imaginarium makerspace, the equipment badging process, or work on a project of their own with a staff member or volunteer available to assist with the makerspace equipment.

Join parents, caregivers, and kiddos ages 0-2 y/o to socialize and learn from Early Childhood Specialists at the Library!

READ. TALK. MAKE. Create hands-on projects while discussing the book of the month with the Book to Art Club.

Come read, sing, dance, and play with us! This joyful storytime is just right for children who are getting ready for preschool—or already on their preschool adventure.  A variety of STEAM activities follow each session.  

Come read, sing, dance, and play with us! This joyful storytime is just right for children who are getting ready for preschool—or already on their preschool adventure.  A variety of STEAM activities follow each session.  

Sparking Curiosity with MilliporeSigma is a fun way to experience STEM projects for free for grades K-6.

Registration required. Space is limited. Participants must be on time

Sewing, knitting, crocheting, embroidering, and stitching enthusiasts of all kinds can meet up for crafting and conversation. BRING YOUR OWN project to work on. 

All skill levels are welcome. Help each other out with tips and ideas.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. A simple craft and toddler toys are put out after each session for optional playtime.

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. A simple craft and toddler toys are put out after each session for optional playtime.

Get one-on-one tech support from Mead's library staff at UpTown Social.

Once you have completed the Follow-up to SoulCollage® class and have created 6 or more cards, you may attend this workshop.

We will create one more card and do several readings to deepen our understanding of our deck and o

Join us third Thursdays each month at Craft 30 (908 Michigan Ave) for a book club-like discussion of a film. This is the perfect discussion group for people who want to join in the fun but may not have enough time to read an entire book.

Wiggleworms is your chance to shimmy, shake, bounce, and boogie every Friday morning! Designed for learners ages 2–5, this music and movement program brings big energy to the Storygarden.

Dream big and let your imagination run wild as kids create, build, and explore! Make a robot hand, design a balloon powered car, build with Legos, and create your own cardboard creations! This is a drop-in program.

End your week relaxing with an hour of coloring. Coloring sheets and utensils provided.

Come join us for this six-week session of Tai Chi led by instructors Jon Doll and Jane Lang in Mead's Quiet Study Room on the second floor. Registration is not required and classes are open to all ability levels.

Have left over craft supplies you no longer want? Consider donating them to the craft supply swap! Donate the week beforehand, and come on January 17 to see what people have dropped off.

Learn basic hand and machine sewing techniques with Elaine Jacks. This 4-week course is designed for the sewing beginner and will be hands-on with weekly projects. Open to age 11 and up.

Babies are invited to bring a parent or caregiver to this fun and engaging storytime.  Featuring simple books, lap bounces, rhymes and songs, this class is designed to help baby build important social, motor and early-literacy skills.  T

Babies are invited to bring a parent or caregiver to this fun and engaging storytime.

Enjoy a matinee movie each Monday in Mead's Rocca Room. Here is the Winter lineup:

Ever wonder what it would be like to get random art supplies and make something with them? Well, now is your chance to try it out! Come to the Imaginarium, pick up some supplies, and make a project!