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Family Gingerbread House Craft

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and l...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and letters to Santa.

Cooking With Kyra: Hot Cocoa Cups

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Hot Cocoa Cups   INGREDIENTS: Milk chocolate almond bark, white chocol...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Hot Cocoa Cups

 

Bluestem Readers Group: Killer Underwear Invasion! by Elise Gravel

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade. Come join the club to read some of the 2024 nominees and you'l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

STEAM Studio: The Great Cookie Dunk

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Registration is for a 3-week se...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Pokémon Club

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie. You can show off your favorite cards, play the Pokémon Trading C...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Calling all Pokémon fanatics! Bring your card collection to the library for trading and camaraderie.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

1st-5th grade. We supply the bricks and you bring your imagination! A new challenge will be presented monthly to keep the creativity flowing.

Stuffie Sleepover

01/10/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/11/2025 @ 12:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more! Each child wil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Registration is for a 3-week se...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Biography Bunch: The Story of the Saxophone by Lesa Cline-Ransome

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history. BOOK: The Stor...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6-10. Join us for a story and a fun activity as we embark on a journey of discovery to uncover the lives of some of the most fascinating people in history.

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print. What you can do...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print.

Kids Code Club: Flappy Bird

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experi...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience! THEME: Flappy Bird

Homeschool Hangout: Time Capsules

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activitie...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbsp

Art Club: Styrofoam Printing

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-4th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Styrofoam Printing

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

1st-4th grade. Create some awesome art with a step-by-step video to help you create a masterpiece. THEME: Styrofoam Printing

D&D Kids Club

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike. Registration is for a 3-week se...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-6th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Gamerville by Johnnie Chri...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

4th -8th grade. Come chat about this month's graphic novel selection while creating a unique craft. Pick up books at the Patron Services desk. BOOK: Gamerville by Johnnie Christmas

Kinder Drawin'

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

STEAM Studio: Constellation Creations

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

1st-6th grade. Are you interested in STEAM? Do you enjoy creating, tinkering, and building? Join us once a month in the new Studio for all things Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

Weird Wednesdays: Weird But True Trivia

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Weird But True T...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Weird But True Trivia

Cooking With Kyra: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars   INGREDIENTS: Butter, brown sugar, honey,...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars

 

Bluestem Readers Group: Weird Kid by Greg Van Eekhout

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade. Come join the club to read some of the 2024 nominees and you'l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.

On Our Own

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department du...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories. St...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.

Music Makers

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.