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Explore the new Audio/Visual Arts Makerspace at the Carnegie Center, including an Audio Recording Station, Cricut, Digital Art & Design Station, and Photography Studio.
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Reads & Roasts Finale @ Mickeys! In-Person
Join us at Mickey's (624 Vincennes St, New Albany) for our final Sip & Chat of the 2025 Reads and Roasts Challenge!
- Date:
- Friday, December 19, 2025
- Time:
- 8:00am - 9:00am
- Location:
- Off Site
- Audience:
- Teens (6th - 12th) Adults
Morning Stories In-Person
Foster a love of learning through stories! Join us for books and songs followed by activities that encourage the development of early literacy skills. For ages 3-6. No registration required.
- Date:
- Friday, December 19, 2025
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- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Applegate Meeting Room, New Albany Main Library
- Audience:
- Preschool (3-5)
- Categories:
- Storytimes
Tails and Tales with Mia the Therapy Dog In-Person
Join us at the Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center to read to Mia, the Therapy Dog. She also does work at Mt. Tabor Elementary School. She loves to read and be petted. We look forward to seeing you!
- Date:
- Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time:
- 11:00am - 12:00pm
- Location:
- Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
- Audience:
- All Ages Preschool (3-5) Early Elementary (K-2nd)
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 23 seats left
✏️ Sketchbook Saturdays: From Line to Life A Progressive Skill-Building Course in Drawing & Visual Thinking In-Person
Ready to unlock your inner artist? This engaging drawing course invites you to slow down, observe the world with fresh eyes, and discover the joy of creating from scratch. Whether you’re a total...
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- Date:
- Saturday, December 20, 2025
- Time:
- 1:30pm - 2:30pm
- Location:
- Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
- Audience:
- Teens (6th - 12th) Adults Tweens (5th-7th)
- Categories:
- Adult Education Maker Classes
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 15 seats left
Toddler Time In-Person
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and other activities. This storytime is designed for Toddlers, but all are welcome!
- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
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- Time:
- 10:00am - 11:00am
- Location:
- Auditorium, New Albany Main Library
- Audience:
- Toddlers (2-3) & Caregiver
Stories and Art with Ms. Ashley In-Person
Join us for stories, songs, movement activities in the Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room! We will end each session with an art activity to take home!
- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
- Time:
- 10:30am - 11:30am
- Location:
- Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
- Audience:
- Preschool (3-5)
Meet & Make Mondays: 💌 Handmade Holiday Cards In-Person
Join us for December Meet & Make Mondays: Handmade Holiday Cards! Drop in any Monday afternoons in December between 3:00 and 6:00 PM to create unique holiday cards using fun art techniques and...
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- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
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- Time:
- 3:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Jane Barth Anderson Meeting Room, The Cultural Arts Center
- Audience:
- All Ages School Age (K-5th) Teens (6th - 12th) Adults
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
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Sensory Friendly Storytime In-Person
Sensory Friendly Storytime is a special storytime for children who may have felt left out or nervous to go to other storytimes. Here, children are free to stand up, walk around,...
- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
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- Time:
- 4:00pm - 4:45pm
- Location:
- Applegate Meeting Room, New Albany Main Library
- Audience:
- Preschool (3-5) Early Elementary (K-2nd)
STEM Builders Club In-Person
Calling all LEGO lovers, join us for a fun day of building! Kids of all ages can play and build using the library’s LEGOs and other engineering materials. Free build is welcome or we will have fun...
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- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Galena Conference Room, Galena Digital Branch
- Audience:
- School Age (K-5th) Tweens (5th-7th)
- Categories:
- Community Events
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 18 seats left
Merry Maker's: Ornament Sewing In-Person
Is decorating the Christmas tree your favorite part of the holidays? What if you could learn how to make your own personalized ornament!
Join our Merry Maker's class to learn how to sew felt...
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- Date:
- Monday, December 22, 2025
- Time:
- 4:00pm - 6:00pm
- Location:
- Auditorium, New Albany Main Library
- Audience:
- Teens (6th - 12th)
- Categories:
- Maker Classes
- Registration Type:
- In-Person Registration
- Register! - 7 seats left