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More Featured Events Date: 5/26/2018Clayton Library Lecture Series Webinar: United States Probate Records Join us in viewing a recorded webinar from FamilySearch.org in which we learn the value and... Location: Clayton Library Center for Genealogical Research Time: 10:30am-11:30am Share Share This Date: 5/26/2018Authors Aloud! Author Bailey Moore talks about his book Mr. Archie is Missing at the Young Neighborhood Library. In his first book, Mr. Archie is... Location: Young Neighborhood Library Time: 2:00pm-4:00pm Share Share This Date: 5/26/2018STEM @ Your Library Explosions, gadgets, and pulleys, OH, MY! Join us for exploratory activities that make Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math FUN! Please contact... Location: Central Library, Jesse H. Jones Building Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Share Share This Date: 5/29/2018YouTube Search Explore YouTube’s website and become a savvy searcher. Location: Walter Neighborhood Library Time: 11:30am-1:00pm Share Share This Date: 5/29/2018Computer Help Session Session content is based on student questions about computer use. Location: Hillendahl Neighborhood Library Time: 12:00pm-1:00pm Share Share This Date: 5/30/2018Little Explorers Join us as we discover new worlds together, with STEM-based and sensory activities designed to encourage curiosity, critical thinking, and a lifelong... Location: Robinson-Westchase Neighborhood Library Time: 11:30am-12:30pm Share Share This Date: 6/1/2018Crochet Club Join us for this knitting and crocheting session. Bring your own needles, crochet hooks, patterns, and yarn. Meet with other people and share tips... Location: Vinson Neighborhood Library Time: 3:00pm-4:00pm Share Share This Date: 6/2/2018Computer Help Session Session content is based on student questions about computer use. 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