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Magician John O’Bryant will be visiting Fairbanks Branch Library on Thursday, July 30th at 3:00 pm and you don’t want to miss it! 

Get ready for a magical adventure with John O’Bryant’s 2026 Summer Reading Magic Show! This all-new performance is packed with mind-blowing magic, dazzling illusions, and plenty of laugh-out-loud surprises. Come see the impossible happen right before your eyes!

John O’Bryant is a featured family magician at the LOL Comedy Club and a frequent headliner at SeaWorld Adventure Parks.

Want to create your own creepie crawlie that can move on its own? Bring your creation to life using the power of the sun.

Ages 8-12

**Must be in grades 7th-11th**
Registration required

Are you interested in learning the basics of Python programming? Thinking of going into the IT career field? 

This class is part 2 of a 2-part class series covering the basics of Python programming. Topics discussed may include Programming Fundamentals & Core Syntax and Data Structures, Functions & Basic Projects.

Join us for a FREE 5 week karate class with Team Karate Academy! 

Teens and adults ages 14+ can register online for the 2:30pm to 3:15pm sessions. Please wear clothing appropriate for athletic activities.

This program is by registration only. Register online by clicking this link. One registration per person, spots are limited. 

Pattie Patty is a duck with a big dream: to become a beautiful ballerina. But can a duck with webbed feet really dance ballet?

Through determination, friendship, and believing in herself, Pattie Patty discovers what true grace really means.

Books Alive! brings this heartwarming tale to life with original music, vibrant costumes, and imaginative sets—celebrating literacy, the arts, and never giving up on your dreams.

Join us at High Meadows Branch Library — you don’t want to miss this! ✨🩰🦆

Join with other preschoolers and parents/caregivers for weekly story time fun! Preschool Story Time uses age appropriate stories, songs and finger plays, and a take-home craft to engage preschoolers and their parents/caregivers. This story time is geared towards kids ages 3-5 years.

Tickets are required and will be handed out at the Children's Desk starting 30 minutes prior. Children must have a ticket to attend Preschool Story Time.

Join us for the 1st Tuesday of the month at 4:45 to create and build with LEGOs!
We will have the option of LEGO challenges or free build during our building session. At the end of our session, you can share and display your creations at the JC Library for the month. 

*This program is for ages 6-12 but siblings are always welcome.

Learn all about Monarch Butterflies and how  to choose the correct milkweed for your garden!

Do you need time to unwind? We know adulting can be hard sometimes, so we have a program for all you adults out there! The Adult Coloring Club meets one Tuesday per month at 2 pm for an hour of coloring, music, and great conversation. This month it will take place out in the library at the tables by the teen computers.

Nor registration is required & all supplies are provided. We look forward to seeing you there!

Step into a world of creativity inspired by fossils, gemstones, and ancient discoveries. Crafts on the Rocks is a hands-on summer series where participants will create unique, geology-, paleontology-, and archaeology-themed projects while enjoying refreshing mocktails.

Each session explores a different craft, from wearable art to decorative creations, all designed to spark curiosity and creativity.

This program is geared toward adults, but supervised participants ages 10 and up are welcome to join us for coloring at the same time.