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This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
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STEAM Studio: Wind-Powered Cars

4:30pm - 5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

On Our Own

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration 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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Pajama Time

7:00pm - 7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Music Makers

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

On Our Own

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration 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.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Let's Go Fishin'!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Super Mario Bros Drive-In Movie

12:30pm - 3:00pm
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Registration
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
Registration 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!

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Let's Go Fishin'!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family Trivia Night

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Afterhours Switch Gaming Night

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

D&D Kids Club

5:30pm - 6:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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.

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Let's Go Fishin'!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Commons Circle Drive
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Nature & the Environment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Outdoor Naturescape
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment, Storytimes, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Chess Club for Kids

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "PreK" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Family BINGO Night

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group.

Park Pals

9:30am - 10:30am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
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.