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Homeschool Hangout

Friday, February 20, 2026 2:00pm

Trails West Branch

In Person

Meet other homeschool families and enjoy engaging hands-on learning experiences!...

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Writing Horror and the Supernatural

Saturday, February 21, 2026 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Monsters in the shadows. Creepy tales around a campfire. Nothing is as delicious as the thrill of a scare. How do authors invent such hair-raising...

Convincing Your Audience: The Art of Persuasion

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 11:30am

Central Library

In Person

Learning the correct tools of persuasion will help you to eloquently structure an opinion, convince your audience, and strengthen an argument. In t...

Poetry as Protest

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 11:30am

Irene H. Ruiz Branch

In Person

In times of turmoil and political crisis, poetry can act as a source of power and communication. From women’s suffrage to the Civil Rights Movement...

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, March 6, 2026 2:00pm

Trails West Branch

In Person

Meet other homeschool families and enjoy engaging hands-on learning experiences!...

How to Build a “Realistic” Fantasy World

Saturday, March 7, 2026 12:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Want to write your own fantasy story but struggling to figure out where to even begin? In this class, we will go over the foundational aspects of f...

Estate Planning 101

Saturday, March 7, 2026 2:00pm

Central Library

In Person

Planning for the future can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options is the first step toward peace of mind. Join attorney Alfred Jordan a...

Poetry Workshop: Write like Octavia Butler

Sunday, March 8, 2026 12:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

Octavia Butler, American science fiction author, wrote bestseller Kindred, as well as Parable of the Sower, and Wild Seed...

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Searching the Psyche Through Cinema: 'The Silence of the Lambs'

Sunday, March 8, 2026 2:00pm

Plaza Branch

In Person

The 2026 Searching the Psyche Through Cinema film series explores the world of horror, inviting us to confront our deepest fears. The series wraps up...

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Mindful Matters

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 11:00am

Southeast Branch

In Person

Take a break and join us for Mindful Matters—a casual, welcoming space to share what’s on your mind. Whether you want to talk about current events,...

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