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STEAM Studio: Wind-Powered Cars

Monday, April 28, 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.

On Our Own

Tuesday, April 29, 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.

 

Pajama Time

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children you...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

Music Makers

Wednesday, April 30, 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.

On Our Own

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
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.

 

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.Dan Santat is the author and illustra...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 sessio...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Let's Go Fishin'!

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Park Pals

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

Super Mario Bros Drive-In Movie

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!  Bring your own large box (make sure you can sit in it comf...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver.  Race on over to the library for this special event sure to get your motor running!

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.  This program is designed for beginner players, but all skill l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 sessio...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Let's Go Fishin'!

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Park Pals

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

Family Trivia Night

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 6 and up with a caregiver.  Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and mor...

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

Ages 6 and up with a caregiver.  Engage in friendly competition and test your wits with a variety of exciting trivia challenges that span literature, history, science, and more.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.  This program is designed for beginner players, but all skill l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Come ready to play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Wonder, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and others on the library's Nintendo Switch. Atte...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Come ready to play games like Mario Kart, Super Mario Wonder, Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, and others on the library's Nintendo Switch. Attendees will decide what games we play.

D&D Kids Club

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 sessio...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Let's Go Fishin'!

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Commons Circle Drive at Main Branch
Program Type:
Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class ...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Ages 6-12 with a caregiver   (June 9, 16, 23) In this 3-week class, kids will learn to cast, bait, and take fish off the hook. Fishing poles and bait are supplied. Class occurs rain or shine.

Park Pals

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.

Biography Bunch: Whoosh!: Lonnie Johnson's Super-Soaking Stream of Inventions by Chris Barton

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Outdoor Naturescape at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
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: Whoosh!:...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
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.

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.  This program is designed for beginner players, but all skill l...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

Family BINGO Night

Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition. &nbs...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Ages 4 & up with caregiver.  Join us for a fun-filled Family Bingo Night at the library! Gather your loved ones for an evening of excitement and friendly competition.

Park Pals

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun. Bring your own blanket or cha...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

All Ages. We're bringing the library to you this summer! Join your Youth Services librarians at Freedom Park for songs, stories, and other summer fun.