Author: Kim Brumgard

Most people don’t believe in monsters, but you know the truth. They’re real, and it’s your task to bring them down. Monster of the Week is an action-horror Role Playing Game. Grab the fireplace poker and get your spell book. That monster’s going down! Tuesdays, June 25th & July 23rd at 2:00 p.m. Ages 10 & Up

For many, the fight against long COVID or vaccine injury is like a never-ending battle. Chronic fatigue, breathing difficulty, and a host of neurological symptoms cause major life disruption and discomfort. Many people spiral into depression, anxiety, and an overwhelming feeling of hopelessness because of the medical community’s silence on treatments. Hope has been hard to find. Tim Husereau, CEO of Fish Out of Water, a Covid long hauler himself, spent over six figures of his own money trying to find the right treatments for his own health journey. Tuesday, July 30th at 6:30 p.m. Adult

Great Decisions is prepared by the Foreign Policy Association which takes no stand on issues. Its purpose is to create civil discourse on current foreign policy issues facing the United States. Wednesdays, August 7th-September 25th at 1:00 p.m. Adult

Learn the basics of knitting with volunteer, Aimee Appell. Each week you’ll build on skills previously learned. Fridays, June 14th, 21st, & 28th at 2:00 p.m. Ages 10 & Up

Don’t consider yourself an artistic person but still love to create? This is the club for you. Find delight in the act of creation without concern for the final products quality. Each month we’ll have a theme for a craft or art project. All supplies provided. Tuesdays, June 4th & July 2nd from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Ages 12 & Up

Serengeti Steve shows off members of his zoo at James Rennick Riverfront Park (1 Elbert Drive). Wednesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Family

Dare to create an original masterpiece under the guidance of our paint instructor. Materials will be supplied. Registration begins Monday July 1st. Limit 30. Friday, July 12th from 3:00-5:00 p.m. Ages 12 & Up

Let the adventure begin! Summer Reading Challenge signups start today. Tuesday, May 28th-Sunday, July 28th All Ages

Our celebration is action-packed with Babaloo bringing high energy excitement to our Children’s Plaza. Author Colter Jackson will be here. Thorni Ridge Exotics, a mobile petting zoo, presents a variety of animals to meet up close. The library’s main parking lot will be blocked off to accommodate adventurous fun for the entire family, including games and crafts. This event is in partnership with Neighborhood Reads, Friends of the WPL, and Bank of Franklin County. Friday, May 31st from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Family Featured Author: Colter Jackson, author of “The Rhino Suit” and “Everyday Brave.” The Friends of the Library will be giving away 75 copies of Colter Jackson’s most recent books, first-come, first-serve. Additional copies will be available for purchase.

Create a masterpiece under the guidance of our paint instructor. All supplies provided. Registration starts Monday, June 17th. Limited to 25. Tuesday, June 25th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Adult