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Weekend Family Storytime

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Pre-School, School Aged Children, Everyone

Join us for a heartwarming family Storytime all about kindness! Through gentle stories and a craft, children and their families will explore what it means to be kind, caring, and thoughtful.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Pre-School, School Aged Children, Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a heartwarming family Storytime all about kindness! Through gentle stories and a craft, children and their families will explore what it means to be kind, caring, and thoughtful.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Play Hooray

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Learning Through Play
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 3-24 months
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Learning Through Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-24 months
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Play Hooray Kids

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Learning Through Play
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 25 months - 4 years
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Learning Through Play
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 25 months - 4 years
 Sing and play with your baby as he or she delights in finger play, nursery rhymes, music, and movement.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends of the Gold Coast Library Meeting

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will be meeting today. Please do not schedule anything.

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will be meeting today. Please do not schedule anything.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Mixed Media Birdhouse

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Using mixed media, make this fun painting and get ready for Spring!

Kristen Duer will show you how.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Using mixed media, make this fun painting and get ready for Spring!

Kristen Duer will show you how.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Unwrapping the Charms of German Christmas Traditions

Monday, December 1, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Uncover the rich history and cultural significance behind cherished customs such as the Advent calendar, Christkindlmarkt, and St. Nicholas Day.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Uncover the rich history and cultural significance behind cherished customs such as the Advent calendar, Christkindlmarkt, and St. Nicholas Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Linzer Tarts with Judy Boshnack

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to make these buttery, impressive shortbread cookies.  Bring them home to bake and fill with your favorite jam.  Please bring a mixing bowl, spatula, cutting board, rolling pin and cookie sheet to the program.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make these buttery, impressive shortbread cookies.  Bring them home to bake and fill with your favorite jam.  Please bring a mixing bowl, spatula, cutting board, rolling pin and cookie sheet to the program.

This event is in the "Pre-School" group

Jump Bunch Sports and Fitness for Kids

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Exercise
Age Group:
Pre-School

Ages 3 to 5 Years

JumpBunch for toddlers is a sports-oriented, class that uses brightly colored foam balls and other simple toys to grab their attention and improve their basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Pre-School
Program Type: Exercise
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3 to 5 Years

JumpBunch for toddlers is a sports-oriented, class that uses brightly colored foam balls and other simple toys to grab their attention and improve their basic motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

This event is in the "Adults" group

3 in 1 Fall Pie

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

You will create a unique pie that you will take home to bake! All supplies are provided for this fun class! You will get to choose from Blueberry, Cherry, Pumplin and Apple. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

You will create a unique pie that you will take home to bake! All supplies are provided for this fun class! You will get to choose from Blueberry, Cherry, Pumplin and Apple. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy: Beyond the Brick Wall: Strategies for Pre-1850 U.S. Research

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Researching in the United States prior to 1850 presents unique challenges. Records contain less information, are seldom indexed, and can be difficult to find.

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Event Details:

Researching in the United States prior to 1850 presents unique challenges. Records contain less information, are seldom indexed, and can be difficult to find.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

From Saint to Santa

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Art historian Michael Norris will trace the evolution of a Greek bishop from Roman-era Turkey into a beloved saint, using centuries of art.  He will also explore how Saint Nicholas transformed into the Santa Claus we know today.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art historian Michael Norris will trace the evolution of a Greek bishop from Roman-era Turkey into a beloved saint, using centuries of art.  He will also explore how Saint Nicholas transformed into the Santa Claus we know today.

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Library Closed - Christmas Day

All Day
Gold Coast Public Library

The Library is Closed for Christmas Day

Closing
Branches:
Gold Coast Public Library
Description:

The Library is Closed for Christmas Day

This event is in the "Adults" group

In Stitches

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

In Stitches offers patrons the opportunity to learn to crochet or knit in a warm, friendly environment. Come enjoy the comaraderie while learning a new skill or improving on the skills you already have.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Meeting

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Room A at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room A this morning. Please do not schedule anything.

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room A
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room A this morning. Please do not schedule anything.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Going to Extremes: Extreme Adventure Travel

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Experience Peter Mandel's most extreme travel experiences - surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a "city" of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazil's Rio Negro, floating in the Good year Blimp, sailing on an Arctic ice breaker,

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Experience Peter Mandel's most extreme travel experiences - surviving a coup in Ecuador, visiting a "city" of penguins at the South Pole, fishing for piranha on Brazil's Rio Negro, floating in the Good year Blimp, sailing on an Arctic ice breaker,

This event is in the "Adults" group

Frank Sinatra: A Man and His Movies

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Considered the greatest singer of the 20th Century, Frank Sinatra earned nicknames such as Ol’ Blue Eyes and The Chairman of the Board.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Considered the greatest singer of the 20th Century, Frank Sinatra earned nicknames such as Ol’ Blue Eyes and The Chairman of the Board.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Gold Coast Library Board Meeting will be held this evening. 

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Gold Coast Library Board Meeting will be held this evening. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Meeting

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room B this evening. Please do not schedule anything. 

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Friends of the Gold Coast Library will meet in Room B this evening. Please do not schedule anything. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Functional Heart Health: Supporting Your Heart Beyond the Basics

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an engaging presentation on functional heart health, where we’ll explore how lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and targeted support all work together to keep your heart strong.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging presentation on functional heart health, where we’ll explore how lifestyle, nutrition, stress management, and targeted support all work together to keep your heart strong.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Harlem Art Explosion: From Innovation to Mainstream

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades will discuss the work of three artists who were working in Harlem at the height of The Harlem Renaissance: William H.

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lecture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Robin Hoffman and Jodi Stiffelman of ArtScapades will discuss the work of three artists who were working in Harlem at the height of The Harlem Renaissance: William H.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Room B at Gold Coast Public Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Adults

The Gold Coast Library Board Meeting will be held this evening. 

Library Branch: Gold Coast Public Library
Room: Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Meeting
Event Details:

The Gold Coast Library Board Meeting will be held this evening.