Thanks to the support of Eugene voters, all Library locations are now open more hours, which is bringing in many happy visitors. We're also training lots of new staff this summer. And expanding our volunteer team too, especially for Storytime-To-Go leaders and the Maker Hub (shown). Interested in volunteering? Get in touch now for fall.

Laugh out loud with award winning New Yorker cartoonist Matt Diffee (8/13). In addition to writing and drawing hilarious single panels, he's a highly entertaining speaker. At this illustrated talk introduced by "Stone Soup" creator Jan Eliot, Diffee will share thoughts on cartooning, the creative process, and more. Find his works in the Library catalog.

Fun and learning for children continue this month with free events at all Library locations. Play animal-inspired games at Creature Feature with Nearby Nature (8/2-8/3). At Hip Hop, get moving with Unity School of Dance (8/9-8/10). And everyone's invited to the annual Eugene's Got Talent variety show (8/18, with auditions 8/17).

There's more hands-on creativity for teens at all locations with Comics Workshops (8/3-8/5, shown) by celebrated artist Phil Yeh. Express yourself with Morse Code Jewelry (8/10-8/12) or at the Eugene's Got Talent show (8/18; auditions 8/17). Meet friends at the Dr. Who Club (8/12) or Teen Book Group (8/25).

Come to the Library to enjoy a free jazz concert by the stellar Joe Manis Trio on First Friday (8/5). Learn about firebrand activist Marie Equi (8/6, shown), one of Oregon's first female doctors and out lesbians. Explore your family tree at Intro to Online Genealogy (8/10). Teachers and parents: don't miss the Back to School Book Sale (8/29).

Your Library's been on the move this summer, meeting folks at City of Eugene events all over town. Come by our tent to say hi, make buttons, or sign up for a library card at upcoming Parties in the Park (8/9 and 8/16) or Sunday Streets (9/25). Find info about these and more free family events at EugFun!