2023 Dragon Award Winners

The Dragon Awards are a set of literary and media awards presented annually since 2016 for excellence in various categories of science fiction, fantasy, and horror novels, movies, television, and games. The Dragon Awards are among the few awards nominated and voted on directly by fans.


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Maya-Camille Broussard on Baking with Love

Wednesday, November 08, 2023, 7:00 PM.

Just in time for Thanksgiving, join Maya Camille Broussard, star of Netflix’s Bake Squad, and owner of Chicago-based bakery, Justice of the Pies, for a demo from her cookbook of the same name.


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Bring Your Own Book Club

Friday, October 20, 4:00 PM.

Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Drop into our BYO book club to tell us about them!


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Literary Ladies: Louisa May Alcott

Thursday, October 19, 7:00 PM.

Laura Keyes is Charlotte Bronte on Zoom. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.


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Model Building for Young People

Wednesdays, October 18 & November 15, 6:30 PM..

Join others who are interested in model building. Learn new skills and techniques. Work on your own project and get advice on making your project look it's very best. For modelers ages 8-17.


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BYO Book Club Recommendations

At the last meeting of the Bring Your Own Book Club, a bunch of book lovers chatted about the books we’ve all been reading lately including those listed below. Looks like we’ll be doing it again on September 22nd at 4:00 PM. If you’d like to tell us about some books or hear what your fellow readers suggest, join our Zoom chat.


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Introduction to Tarot Cards

Tuesday, October 17, 6:30 PM.

Join psychic entertainer Barbara G Meyer to learn the lore, theory, and practice of reading tarot cards. For teens and adults.


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2023 Anthony Award Winners

At Bouchercon, the world mystery convention, the winners of the Anthony Awards were announced. The “Anthonys,” named in honor of writer, reviewer, and editor Anthony Boucher, recognize the year’s best achievements in mystery and crime fiction.


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Pen and Ink Writers Group

Monday, October 16, 7:00 PM.

The Pen and Ink Writers Group gathers at the Library on the third Monday of each month to read short stories, poems or essays, all inspired by a common theme.


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Powerpoint

Monday, October 16, 6:00 PM.
Monday, October 23, 6:00 PM.

Learn the basics of making presentations with Powerpoint.


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Senior Card Making

Monday, October 16, 10:00 AM.

Rubber stamping for seniors! We'll each make a card using a collection of stamps and various techniques.


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Partial Solar Eclipse Viewing Party

Saturday, October 14, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM.

Have you ever wondered how our tiny moon can cover the enormous sun? Join us in the gardens, and learn about the science behind both solar and lunar eclipses. Participate in a scale model demonstration, and then enjoy a safe viewing of the October 14th partial solar eclipse.


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Dinosaur Leaf Mosaic

Saturday, October 14, 2:30 PM.

Create a fanciful dinosaur out of faux foliage and greenery! Staff will provide guidance to create a dinosaur figure made with artificial leaves and flowers and hot glue on cardstock. Ages 12 and up.


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Literary Ladies: Charlotte Bronte

Thursday, October 12, 7:00 PM.

Laura Keyes is Charlotte Bronte on Zoom. Visit with Charlotte in 1847, as she reflects on her emotionally-charged experiences as both student and teacher at various boarding schools. Share with her the joy of seeing her deeply personal novel, Jane Eyre, in published form.


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