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Marionette Show: Goldilocks & the 3 Bears

Marionette Show: Goldilocks & the 3 Bears (Families)

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room C at Scott County Public Library

Program Type:

Performance

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us! A first -time appearance by these amazing puppeteers!

With a  hand-made Marionette performance of  Goldilocks and the 3 Bears ....as set in Alaska!

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Renaissance Science Magic & Medicine in Harry Potter's World (Gallery Exhibit)

All Day 7/1–8/8
Everyone
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Art Gallery
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

 We are pleased to announce that we will be hosting the National Library of Medicine (NLM) Traveling Exhibition entitled: 

"Renaissance Science Magic & Medicine in Harry Potter's World" throughout July in our Gallery.

Marionette Show: Goldilocks & the 3 Bears (Families)

11:00am–12:15pm
Everyone
Performance
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Join us! A first -time appearance by these amazing puppeteers!

With a  hand-made Marionette performance of  Goldilocks and the 3 Bears ....as set in Alaska!

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to specially-trained Therapy Dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed! 

A tail-wagging good time! Use our books or bring a special one from home.

Every First & Third Saturday of the month, all year long! 2:00pm

Harry Potter's Birthday Party! (All Ages Welcome)

2:00pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

July 31st is Harry Potter's Birthday! 

Celebrate all things Harry with crafts, games, photo-ops and a movie. 

DRESS UP!  Costumes encouraged!

Animal Enterprises Petting Zoo (All Ages Welcome!)

10:00am–2:00pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Parking Lot
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Animal Enterprises brings the Petting Zoo!

Goats, sheep, tortoise, alpaca, maybe a baby camel !

Free- No registration

Drop by during the hours of 10 am until 2pm in our front parking lot. 

 

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to specially-trained Therapy Dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed! 

A tail-wagging good time! Use our books or bring a special one from home.

Every First & Third Saturday of the month, all year long! 2:00pm

Balloons & Bookmarks: Balloon play & crafts (Timed ticket entry- Pick up at desk

10:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

TIMED ENTRY for this program::  choose the correct arrival time-  Pick up TICKETS at Youth Desk please!

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to specially-trained Therapy Dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed! 

A tail-wagging good time! Use our books or bring a special one from home.

Every First & Third Saturday of the month, all year long! 2:00pm

National Potato Appreciation Day! (Drop-in Craft)

10:00am–6:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

It's National Potato Day! Celebrate everything fried, baked, mashed and Potato-y

today with crafts and free recipes to take home. 

Drop-in craft at Children's tables. 

Free. No registration.

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scott County Public Library

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

09/02/2025 @ 9:00am–09/30/2025 @ 7:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

September is LIBRARY CARD sign-up Month at SCPL!  Come in and get your free card, renew an existing one, or get a card for a child in your family! SCPL has so much to offer for our community...all FREE!

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to specially-trained Therapy Dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed! 

A tail-wagging good time! Use our books or bring a special one from home.

Every First & Third Saturday of the month, all year long! 2:00pm

Talk Like A Pirate Day! (Drop-in Crafts all day- Families)

All Day
Everyone
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's International Talk Like A Pirate Day every September19th. 

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Read to specially-trained Therapy Dogs from Pawsibilities Unleashed! 

A tail-wagging good time! Use our books or bring a special one from home.

Every First & Third Saturday of the month, all year long! 2:00pm

Fall Break Fun @ SCPL

All Day 9/29–10/3
Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Age Group: Babies and Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

School's Out for FALL BREAK from Monday Sept 29th until Friday Oct 3rd!

Join us at the library for some free fun and activities all week long. 

Please check individual program details for registration requirements!

Silly Safari Show with Ladybug Liv! (Families, All Ages)

11:00am–12:15pm
Everyone
Performance, Workshop
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance, Workshop
Event Details:

Join Amazon John and Ladybug Liv for a Fall Break Celebration: Fall into Books! Silly Safaris is know for entertaining animal conservation shows with a twist!

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come read to Therapy Dogs trained through Pawsibilities Unleashed!

Every First & Third Saturdays of the month, all year long!

Quilts of Valor

9:00am–1:00pm
Everyone
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Quilts of Valor.  Join us for a special ceremony at 10:00 a.m.

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come read to Therapy Dogs trained through Pawsibilities Unleashed!

Every First & Third Saturdays of the month, all year long!

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come read to Therapy Dogs trained through Pawsibilities Unleashed!

Every First & Third Saturdays of the month, all year long!

Library Closed

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Scott County Public Library

Books & Best Friends: Read to Therapy Dogs (Rec'd Ages 4-12y)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Other
Library Branch: Scott County Public Library
Room: Meeting Room F
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Come read to Therapy Dogs trained through Pawsibilities Unleashed!

Every First & Third Saturdays of the month, all year long!

Thanksgiving Eve

6:00pm–8:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Scott County Public Library