What’s happening
- Library calendar: An upcoming calendar of library-led events and community meeting space rentals.
- Art exhibits: Gallery exhibits change monthly, and a permanent collection features contemporary American artwork.
- Idea Box: See what’s inside this always-changing Main Library space.
- Summer reading: Fun for all ages, June-August.
News & Stories
Your voice, your library: Help us plan for the future!
We love the Main Library—and we know you do, too. As we look ahead, we want to ensure our spaces continue to meet your needs through a new Strategic Facilities …Behind the exhibit: ‘RiverSong’ curator stitches science into art
RiverSong, an exhibit of quilts celebrating the Mississippi River Basin, will be on view at the Main Library this May and June. Here, we go behind the exhibit to learn …Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander heritage
Your public library is here with books, resources, and experiences that can help us connect and celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander heritage. Browse: Curated title suggestions for …Lights, Camera, Community: ‘Young people are our now’
In Lights, Camera, Community, a weekly after-school program at the Main Library, high school students have been learning the basics of video production and putting their new skills into practice …Older Americans Month: A time to celebrate you
Spring is in full swing, and May is Older Americans Month. It’s a beautiful time to celebrate our older adult community. Our local Celebrating Seniors committee is working to make …
Requests
- Exhibit art: Submit a request to exhibit your art in the library.
- Sponsor/propose a community donation box: Submit a request for the library to host a collection box for charitable donations.
- Present a program or exhibit: Share your suggestion or idea for a library program or exhibit.
- Share a community flyer: Send your event flyer to post on our community bulletin boards.
The library has a photography and video policy as well as this language posted in all meeting spaces and on promotional materials: “Library visitors are often photographed and/or recorded for promotional purposes. Please let us know if you prefer not to be photographed or recorded.”