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"If you were President, what would you do to make the world a better place?" Write a 1 paragraph essay and tell us what you would do if you were President to make the world a better place. Email your entries to alison.loewen@meadpl.org by October ...

WHO IS ELIGIBLE? • Students in grades 3 through 12. HOW DOES IT WORK? • Write a scary story of 800 words or less. • The story must be your own creation, and if possible, typed. • Email your story with your name, grade and school by 5 p.m., M...

Babies are invited to bring a parent or caregiver to this fun and engaging storytime, featuring simple books, lap bounces, rhymes and songs - all designed to help baby build important social, motor and early-literacy skills. Time for socialization an...

Babies are invited to bring a parent or caregiver to this fun and engaging storytime, featuring simple books, lap bounces, rhymes and songs - all designed to help baby build important social, motor and early-literacy skills. Time for socialization an...

Join us first Mondays (second Monday in September due to Labor Day) at 8th Street Ale Haus for a Mead librarian-led night of trivia. Teams of up to six compete to see who can score the most points over three rounds of questions for a chance to win fa...

In this class students with intermediate to advanced level Spanish skills can practice speaking, listening, and reading.  Topics of conversation are determined by the instructor and the interests of those enrolled and have included travel, ...

Join us as we sing, read, write, talk and play our way into kindergarten, strengthening the skills your child needs to be ready for school. Optional hands-on activities will follow each session.  Recommended ages 3 - 5 years, older and younger s...

Join us as we sing, read, write, talk and play our way into kindergarten, strengthening the skills your child needs to be ready for school. Optional hands-on activities will follow each session.  Recommended ages 3 - 5 years, older and younger s...

Wednesday afternoons in the Imaginarium are just for teens. Join us from 2:30pm - 4pm on first and third Wednesdays to experiment with a variety of hands-on making activities. No expertise required; just bring your imagination. Sock Monsters ...

Drop-in recommended for grades K-6. Create a new LEGO project monthly. Work alone or with others. The library has a supply of LEGOs, so no need to bring your own. ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. Recommended for ages 18 months - 3 years, siblings welcome. ...

Enjoy stories, rhymes, music, and movement activities at this interactive storytime for toddlers and their grown-ups. Recommended for ages 18 months - 3 years, siblings welcome. ...

A different project every month for all ages. We will provide the supplies, but feel free to supplement with your own supplies. Sometimes the projects can be messy- dress accordingly. Children must be accompanied by an adult.  This month's pr...

Stories, Songs, and Stretches!® envisions an entire generation of mindful kids who are school-ready in body, heart, and mind.  This movement based storytime program uses yoga shapes to build both gross and fine motor skills through stories and s...

Watch an older movie each Friday in the fabulous and comfortable Rocca Room. Here's the Fall lineup: 9.2: Being There (1979) starring Peter Sellers and Shirley MacLaine; PG, 130 minutes 9.9: The Swimmer (1968) starring Burt Lancaster and Janice R...

Knitters of all skills are welcome to bring in projects and work on them. An experienced knitter will be available to help with questions. Beginners may borrow needles and yarn to use. ...