An adventure beyond the ordinar-e. Explore the mysteries and pure sensation of space adventures on the big screen with the movie “WALL-E” at the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs) Sunday, August 18 from 1 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. WALL-E, short for Waste Allocation Load Lifter Earth-class, is a trash-compacting robot and the last one left on Earth after humans leave the garbage-filled planet. WALL-E spends his days tidying up the planet, but is very lonely, until one day he stumbles…
Find out more »Join us for the 3rd Annual Ride For Wishes to help transform lives of critically ill children in the Black Hills! Last year, we raised enough money to adopt the wish of Jakob, who wished to meet Haha Clinton-Dix from the Green Bay Packers. We hope to raise enough money to do the same this year. Ride will feature a silent auction, the BEST ride in the hills, a stop for lunch at the Sugar Shack, and a chance to…
Find out more »Join us for the 1st Annual “Paint the City” 5K fun run on August 17th in Memorial Park! Race for fun, enjoy games, door prizes, and paint a “Break the Cycle” themed canvas print to be judged for prizes! For more information and to register yourself, family or team go to SUPPORT.LIFEWAYS.US Check in starts at 7:00 AM and the race begins at 7:30 AM, rain or shine.
Find out more »CHAOS Kids MakerLab is designed to challenge children’s imagination and intellect. Twice a month we move our CHAOS Kids MakerLAB to RCPL North (10 Van Buren Street) from 3 – 5 p.m. Launch your creativity with out-of-this-world ideas for invention! August’s activities include Paper Rollercoasters (8/15) where you will use basic materials to create 3D marble marvels and Sphero Obstacle Course (8/22) where you can drive or code our Sphero robots through an obstacle course of adventure!
Find out more »CHAOS Kids Mini Makers gives curious, inquisitive preschoolers a place to create, play and explore. Wednesday, August 14 from 10 – 11 a.m., bring them to the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs), where we’ll provide the materials for your little ones to make their own planetary spinner!
Find out more »Experience the eclectic music of Carrie Bartsch and Bob Morgret that transcends time periods, genres and cultures at the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs) Tuesday, August 13 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Bartsch’s soulful violin fuses culture from many musical eras and genres. Her sense of fun shines in her vocal renditions. Morgret is a multi-instrumentalist passionate about sharing and performing music. His effortless skill provides a unique experience that touches a wide and diverse audience.
Find out more »CHAOS Kids MakerLAB is designed to challenge children’s imagination and intellect. Tuesday, August 13 and 20 from 2 – 4 p.m., bring them to the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs), and help launch their creativity with out-of-this-world ideas for invention! August 13, experiment with foam gliders, high-flying helifloppers, straw hoop flyers and tissue paper gliders! August 20, beat the heat and mix up some galaxy lemonade that is out of this world!
Find out more »Join us for two teen crafternoons Saturday, August 10 and Saturday, August 24 at the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, Second Story Teens) from 2 – 4 p.m. for make and take crafts. Design and decorate your own tote bag (8/10) and keep your head in the stars with a glittery star mobile (8/24).
Find out more »Having fun while helping a cause! This year’s event is bigger and better than ever! Remember the “Ice Bucket Challenge”? Well…. we took it to an EXTREME with an Ice Water DUNK TANK! Nominate someone to get in the “cold” seat and take your best shot! Local artist will entertain the crowd from 4pm-8pm followed by THE WILT BROTHER’s BAND at 8pm! Check out our fantastic silent auction and raffle items, play giant sized yard games, take your chance with…
Find out more »Love takes risks. Love takes courage. Join us Friday, August 9 from 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at the downtown library (610 Quincy Street, upstairs) for August’s movie selection, “Storm Boy” starring Geoffrey Rush, Jai Courtney and introducing Finn Little. Successful retired businessman and grandfather Michael Kingley, begins to see images from his past that he cannot explain forcing him to remember his long-forgotten childhood. As a boy, he lived with his father on an isolated coastline of Southern Australia rescuing and…
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