Week Calendar

Babies newborn to 24 months are invited to bring their favorite adult to this fun and interactive 20-minute program.  We will share simple books, lap bounces, songs, rhymes and fingerplays.  Caregivers will learn ways to incorporate

A fun and interactive 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, and movement for preschoolers and their families. A simple craft or literacy activity is provided after each session.

Early Literacy Storytime 

A fun and interactive 30-minute storytime featuring books, music, and movement for preschoolers and their families. A simple craft or literacy activity is provided after each session.

Early Literacy Storytime

Stay active this Fall with a new movement series just for families.  Try Zumba, Yoga, Bellydance, and African Dance on Saturdays September 22- December 22 from 10-11am in the 3rd floor Storygarden.

Come learn a new game! Try some beginner Dungeons and Dragons adventures! Or learn how to play another board game, like Ticket to Ride or the co-op Pandemic.

The greatest showman, starring Hugh Jackman & Michelle Williams.  PG, 2017, 105 minutes.

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

Join us in the Imaginarium as we work with JSM Bead Coop to create niobium jewelry.  We'll create our peices and then use electrical current to treat the niobium, causing it to change color.

Drop in for different hands-on activities each week.  

Open to all ages, but children under age 14 must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

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.

September 5th, October 3rd, November 7th, December 5th

Drop in for self-guided open studio time.
Explore Adobe Creative Suite 6, Arduino, LilyPad, Makey Makey, littleBits, LEGO Mindstorms and more!
Relax with some coloring.

Taught by award winning artist, Lil' Rev, this continuation of the beginner level class series will provide the ukulele enthusiast with even more tips and techniques.

Mead staff will be hosting a book discussion at Urbane Bar & Grill which is located at 1231 North 8th Street.

August 7- Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware

September 4- The Last Mrs. Parrish by Liz Constantine

The Horizons4Girls therapy dog, Faith, or another of her doggy friends will be visiting kids at Mead Library. Children of all ages may drop in and meet and read to a therapy dog.  Sometimes children who are self-conscious when

Bring along poetry from any time period to read and discuss, including your own works.  All are welcome!  A free program, funded by the Friends of Mead Public Library. This circle will also be held on December 5, with dates to

This Spanish Language course is for adults with little to no Spanish language ability and is taught by Venezuelan native Alexnis Cinealis.

Read. Talk. Make.
Open to Teens and Adults
 

The Book to Art Club combines reading, discussion, and art-making!

In partnership with Mental Health America we will review mindfulness, and participate in several practices/activities, including mindful breathing, that will help us to continue using mindfulness in our lives.