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The Whalemobile (Ages 7-14)

3:30pm–4:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room (Floor 2)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet Niles, the inflatable humpback whale! Participates will be able to step inside belly of a 43 ft. long whale and explore the captivating world of these majestic creatures while delving into vital environmental lessons. Ages 7 -14 only.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Story Time (All ages)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Families
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

This story time for everyone will feature 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and a take home craft. All are welcome. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Explore...Shoo, Fly Guy (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore books and themes in the Tedd Arnold's "Fly Guy" series, watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

 

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The Goofy Kooky Math Magic Show (Ages 7-12)

2:00pm–2:45pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Magician Cris Johnson knows how to make math fun - just throw in some magic, chickens, an alligator named Larry, "pizza" and some games! Join us for a a fun fast-paced afternoon show. Ages 7-12 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

This event is in the "Children" group
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Lego Building Challenge (Ages 7-12)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your Lego skills to the test! You will be provided with a box of Lego bricks and building challenge cards that will describe the objects to build. Ages 7-12 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Explore...Shoo, Fly Guy (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore books and themes in the Tedd Arnold's "Fly Guy" series, watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room (Floor 2)
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Spark your imagination with Defiant Monkey Improv’s “The Art of Improv Creativity Show” where the audience will find creative opportunities through theatrical play and connect that inspiration to all the library has to offer!

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This event is in the "Teens" group

Calm Crafts: Faux Stained Glass (Ages 8-14)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us and create a unique piece of faux stained-glass using simple materials. Soft, relaxing music will set the environment to help get your artistic skills flowing. Ages 8-14 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

This event is in the "Children" group

Go Wild & Read: Z is for Zebras (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share zebras books, watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

*Children ages ages 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult

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Buffalo Museum of Science: ChemQuest (Ages 9-14)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Inspire your inner scientist! The Buffalo Museum of Science will help us experiment with acids and bases, make some mini explosions, and more in this hands-on program. Ages 9-14 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Day Road Park Story Time (All Ages)

10:00am–10:30am
Children, Families
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Day Road Park
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and a take-home craft at Day Road Park, the corner of Day Road and East High Street in the Town on Lockport. After story time make sure you take a stroll along the Day Road Park StoryWalk for another great story!

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This event is in the "Families" group

Summer Reading Make & Take Craft (All ages)

11:00am–3:00pm
Children, Families
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and stop by the Orchard Room to make a colorful craft.  We provide all the markers, sparkles and more! All are welcome. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Miniature Art (Ages 9-14)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make some mini art! We will provide the mini canvases, easels and paints - you provide the creativity! Ages 9-14 only. Registration required starting 7/14/25.

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Let's Explore...Fish Eyes (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore books and themes in Lois Elhert's "Fish Eyes", watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/21/25.

*Children ages ages 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Batter up for a STEM story time that's a real home run! Enjoy some baseball-theme stories then swing into action with beginning coding activities and robot games that are sure to score big!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group

Family Story Time (All ages)

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Families
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

This story time for everyone will feature 30 minutes of stories, rhymes, songs and a take home craft. All are welcome. No registration required. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Buffalo Museum of Science: Bubble Blast (Ages 3-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bubbles are a blast! Join the Buffalo Museum of Science and explore the science of soap and work on exciting experiments that set the stage for bubble science! Ages 3-6. Registration required starting 7/21/25.

This event is in the "Children" group
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Community Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the adventures of Flat Stanley - the boy flat enough to travel via the mail! Learn about other related series that you can add to your reading list and enjoy some "traveling" activities. Ages 6-9 only.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Lego Building Challenge (Ages 7-12)

6:30pm–7:15pm
Children, Tweens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put your Lego skills to the test! You will be provided with a box of Lego bricks and building challenge cards that will describe the objects to build. Ages 7-12 only. Registration required starting 7/21/25. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Explore...Fish Eyes (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore books and themes in Lois Elhert's "Fish Eyes", watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/21/25.

*Children ages ages 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Families" group
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Wheeler Room (Floor 2)
Age Group: Children, Families
Event Details:

Join Omnipresent Puppets for a special retelling of "Hansel & Gretel," the classic tale of two children lost in the woods, a gingerbread house and a very hungry witch! All are welcome.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Calm Crafts: Black & White Stencil Art (Ages 8-14)

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab a canvass, a sharpie and some stencils to create unique pieces of art. Soft, relaxing music will set the environment to help get your artistic skills flowing. Ages 8-14 only. Registration required starting 7/21/25.

This event is in the "Children" group

Go Wild & Read: Giraffes Can't Dance (Ages 2-6)

10:00am–10:45am
Children
Upcoming
Registration Required
Location: Lockport Public Library
Room: Orchard Room (Floor 1)
Age Group: Children
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we share giraffe books, watch a short movie and make a craft. Ages 2-6 only. Registration required starting 7/21/25.

*Children ages ages 2-4 must be accompanied by an adult