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Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Uprooted by Ruth Chan

Tuesday, April 15, 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.2025 Challenge: Earn a book button eac...

Open
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: 1
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.

Kindness Club: Planting Kindness for Seniors

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Planting Kindness for Seniors

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

Ages 7-12. Make the world a better place with fun projects and activities that will help spread kindness and leave smiles along the way. ACTIVITY: Planting Kindness for Seniors

Tween Craft & Create: Personalized Color-Changing Tumbler

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Personal...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

4th-8th grade. Join Ms. Kyra in The Studio to craft and create using the Silhouette Cameo, sublimation printer, heat press, and more! All supplies will be provided. THEME: Personalized Color-Changing Tumbler

Art Club: Rainy Day Art

Monday, April 21, 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: Rainy Day Art

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!LEGO Club: Teen Edition is b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

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, ...

Waitlist
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.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you sta...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

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.

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!LEGO Club: Teen Edition is b...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

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.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  Adult supervision is required...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

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.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  Adult supervision is required...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

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.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you sta...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

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.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  Adult supervision is required...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: Just Roll with It by Lee Durfey-Lavoie and Veronica Agarwal

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
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.2025 Challenge: Earn a book button each...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
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.

Super Mario Kart Bouncy Race Course

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Recommended ages: 4-12 years.  Bounce your way to the finish line in this hilariously reimagined Mario Kart course complete with wacky obstacles and magnificent surprises!&nbs...

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

Recommended ages: 4-12 years.  Bounce your way to the finish line in this hilariously reimagined Mario Kart course complete with wacky obstacles and magnificent surprises!  Dress up as your favorite Mario Kart character,

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  Adult supervision is required...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

Crafternoon in the Studio

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  Adult supervision is required...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Summer Learning Challenge
Event Details:

In the Studio.  Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! All supplies will be provided.  

Adult supervision is required.

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

Friday, July 18, 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.