Calling all youth artists! For Youth Art Month, we're challenging you to create and submit an original 2D work of art based on the theme of our upcoming summer reading program: Camp Myth! For this theme, draw your favorite mythical beast or hero. You can even make up your own!

This All-Ages Day, stop by to make your own customized bookmark out of washi tape. This all-ages craft will be available in the Design Studio in the Teen Space through the course of the day.

Join us for a special look at one of the most intricate and capable instruments in the world—the harp! Learn fun facts about the history and intricacies of the harp, see harpist Katie Calderwood play a concert grand harp, and get a chance to try your hand playing a glissando on the instrument. All ages.

Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate Mario Kart™ champion? Join us to prove your mettle. Ages 12–19.

Come for a discussion about relationships, dating, and other tough topics. Stay for the conversation and the tacos. Ages 12–19.

Write response letters and mail books, zines, and resource guides to prisoners across the Midwest. An orientation and instructions will be provided. Age 12 and up. Please register.

This program is in partnership with Midwest Pages to Prisoners.

Take care of your body and build strength after having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the caregiver's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats are available for in-program use. Parents with children ages birth–18 months.

A book club for mystery and true crime readers! Join us to discuss what you're reading, share recommendations, and get the scoop on the latest mystery and true crime additions to the MCPL collection. There is no assigned reading for this group. Age 18 and up. Please register.

Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2.

They say art is subjective and debatable, and there's no doubt that this art will be talked about! Challenge yourself to work with a variety of media to create a groan-inducing "masterpiece." Ages 12–19.

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6.

Discover more at the Library! Following each Preschool Storytime, join us for a fun craft experience. We may also enjoy a math or science activity, or an activity designed to explore the alphabet! Each week, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.

Take care of your body and build strength after having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the caregiver's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats are available for in-program use. Parents with children ages birth–18 months.

Drop in, adventure through fantastic realms, then leave whenever you'd like. These sessions of Dungeons & Dragons are designed to be short, fun, and evolving adventures that anyone can play. All skill levels are welcome. Ages 12–19.

Join us this National Poetry Month to upcycle old books into new works of art! Create your own unique poetry using just a marker and a page from an old book. Ages 12–19.

Families with babies and toddlers play, sing, read, and talk together. Ages birth–2.

Join in the fun with stories, songs, puppets, and more that encourage the development of early literacy skills. Ages 3–6.

Discover more at the Library! Following each Preschool Storytime, join us for a fun craft experience. We may also enjoy a math or science activity, or an activity designed to explore the alphabet! Each week, we'll experiment with different materials and techniques. Dress to mess. Ages 3–6.

Take care of your body and build strength after having your baby. This gentle exercise supports the changing body's needs and deepens awareness to the caregiver's mind, body, and connection with their baby. Yoga mats are available for in-program use. Parents with children ages birth–18 months.

You're invited to a VIP Bash at The Craven Gray Manor. Be careful though, as not everything is what it seems. 80's costumes are encouraged for this after-hours mystery to die for! Ages 12–19. Please register.

Unleash your imagination and creativity with fellow LEGO® builders! Ages 5–12.