(Family) First movie in the Capitol's "The Year is 1997" film series! A humans-and-aliens saga in which a secret-agent duo track extraterrestrials living on Earth. The trouble begins when one particularly nasty visitor, a giant roach, steps out of line, sending the agents on a race to squash the bug before it does the same to […]

(Family) Second movie in the Capitol's "The Year is 1997" film series! Christopher Guest plays a New York theatrical producer who agrees to stage a revue in a Missouri town populated by eccentric locals in this deliciously funny mockumentary.  Rated R (1997)

(Adult) Third movie in the Capitol's "The Year is 1997" film series! An Oscar-winning screenplay propels this tale about a brilliant but undisciplined janitor who confronts his problems with the help of a therapist. Rated R (1997)

(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities. No registration required.

(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!

This fun and educational storytime includes books, music, movement, and other activities to enhance early learning and prepare children for school. Although recommended for ages 3-5, all are invited to participate.

Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.

(Teens) Future Healthcare Professionals (FHP) is a free program that introduces high school students to the healthcare field. Programs take place in the evening at local area hospitals, community centers, libraries, and schools. Throughout the program, students are introduced to a variety of health careers through the study of anatomy and physiology, hands-on activities, service […]

Love the “Wings of Fire” series? Join us in a Dungeons & Dragons style campaign and bring your dragon character to life. Let us know you are coming by clicking here.

(Teen/Adult) Yoga classes are for for adults and young adults, and all levels are welcome. Bring a yoga mat if you have one! If not, extras will be provided. Classes are first-come, first served. Arrive early to reserve your spot! Although the class typically meets weekly, there may be nights when the room or instructor […]

(Adult) This is a pottery group meeting for people who utilize the Idea Lab as a creative space and are looking for peer feedback about their work. This is a great opportunity to engage and share ideas with other clay folks! This group is recommended for adults who have either had a pottery class or […]

(3 - 5 years) Enjoy a mix of storytime, basic yoga poses, and meditation to help your preschooler grow in confidence, motor skills, body autonomy, and awareness.

(18 months - 3 years) We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) to sing, read, dance, and play while building a foundation for early literacy learning!

(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.

(Ages 3-5) Explore music, art, science, technology, mindfulness and more, through books, crafts and activities.

(Adult) Great Books meets each month to discuss a short story. The November selection is "Wickedness" by Ron Hansen.  **All of Great Books' discussion pieces will come from The Scribner Anthology of Contemporary Short Fiction: 50 North American Stories Since 1970, Scribner; 2nd edition.

(Birth - 18 months) Read stories, sing songs, learn, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!

(18 months – 3 years) Sing! Dance! Read! Play! We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in a weekly program aimed at introducing basic literacy-building concepts through interactive activities.

(Ages 3-5) Dive into a world of imagination and inclusion with our Sensory Storytime; through interactive storytelling and sensory-friendly elements, kids can embark on a journey that celebrates their unique experiences and fosters a love for reading in a welcoming environment.

We engage toddlers (and grown ups!) in this weekly program aimed at bringing early literacy skills together with singing and interactive art activities! This is great for the child who has outgrown the Brilliant Babies class and is ready to transition up!

Join Let's Read, an exciting series at the historic Capitol that connects kids with their favorite authors! Throughout the school year, students can enjoy interactive author talks and meet-and-greets, uncovering the magic behind beloved stories. Dive into a year of inspiration and adventure, fostering a lifelong love of reading and creativity. This series is free […]

(Ages 3-5) Ignite your preschooler's social, emotional, and motor skills in a dynamic weekly storytime adventure. With interactive activities and pre-literacy skill-building, watch as your child's growth blossoms in a world of fun and learning

Move and play; read and learn. Your child will grow social, emotional, and motor skills while attending this fun-filled weekly program designed for a wide range of ages.

Join Let's Read, an exciting series at the historic Capitol that connects kids with their favorite authors! Throughout the school year, students can enjoy interactive author talks and meet-and-greets, uncovering the magic behind beloved stories. Dive into a year of inspiration and adventure, fostering a lifelong love of reading and creativity. This series is free […]

(Adult/teen) This intro series, led by local potter Kate Harris, includes a brief introduction to wheel throwing, trimming, & glazing. All participants will return on their own to glaze their piece before the final firing in the kiln. Make sure you can attend both dates. The class is free, but the cost for clay & […]

(Ages 5 and up) Create, build, innovate! LEGO Club is a weekly opportunity to play and create with legos. We provide the bricks; the kids provide the imagination!

(Ages 6 & up) Become inspired by famous artists and create your own masterpieces!  Please register here!  

In 2005, writer and videographer Deb Cotton leaves “hard-hearted Hollywood” for New Orleans, and becomes a chronicler of the parading club culture spawned by the legacy of funerals with music. This tradition is carried by the prolific clarinetist Michael White, renowned for playing “the widow’s wail” in sorrowful dirges. When Hurricane Katrina hits, White loses […]

(Birth – 3 years) Read stories, sing songs, learn simple sign language, and play! Join us for this program targeted at engaging your baby and toddler's developing mind and socializing with others! Are you an expectant parent? Come check us out, and meet the storytime crew!

Read, write, talk, sing, play, and enjoy a bi-lingual storytime experience with MJ! ¡Lean, escriban, hablen, canten, jueguen, y disfruten de una hora de cuentos bilingüe con MJ!

(Ages 3-5) Hands on STEAM activities (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) are paired with early literacy learning at this weekly program.

Tammy Oberhausen is the author of The Evolution of the Gospelettes (Fireside Industries 2024). Born and raised in Russellville, Kentucky, she earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in English from Western Kentucky University and her MFA in fiction writing from Spalding University. While working as a book editor and teacher and raising her daughters, Sara and […]

(Ages 0-5) Join us for a dino themed early literacy event geared toward infants, toddlers & preschoolers! “Family As Children’s Teachers” (FACT) event will include dino activities geared towards Social Emotional Learning! Each child will receive a free book and toy at this event. Register here!  

(Ages 6 & up) Learn to make a variety of crafts using foam, cardboard, and other fun things. This month‘s project is making paper mache eggs. No registration required.