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LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, October 10, 2024 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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.

Family Puzzle Competition

Saturday, October 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition. The top three teams th...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.

Going Batty!

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3-12 with caregiver. Uncover why these shy creatures of the night are so important to us. Learn which bats live around us; what and how much they eat; fly like a bat; and see ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Education & Skills, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Ages 3-12 with caregiver. Uncover why these shy creatures of the night are so important to us. Learn which bats live around us; what and how much they eat; fly like a bat; and see a bat skeleton.  

NEW! Tween Craft & Create: Halloween Tote/Candy Bag

Thursday, October 17, 2024 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: Hallowee...

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: Halloween Tote/Candy Bag

Library at Trunk or Treat!

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Special Event

Library at Big Bad Pumpkin Party!

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach, Special Event

NEW! Sing-Along Favorites: Coco

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Chil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.

 

Art Club: Haunted House Art

Monday, October 21, 2024 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: Haunted House 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: Haunted House Art

Geek Out!: Graphic Novel Club: The Ghost Book by Remi Lai

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 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: The Ghost Book by Remi Lai...

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: The Ghost Book by Remi Lai

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

  Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. The recipient of a Newber...

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

 

The Cozy

Saturday, October 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough.  Every 4th Sunday of the month**, we'll put on calm...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Introverts unite, quietly! This will be a low-key social group where talking isn't required and your presence is enough. 

Every 4th Sunday of the month**, we'll put on calm music, and provide a chilled-out atmosphere. 

Graphic with golf club and ball in foreground, haunted house and kids in costume in background with sunset

Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

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Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 51
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

Graphic with golf club and ball in foreground, haunted house and kids in costume in background with sunset

Ghouls & Golf

Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

How To Register Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include nam...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

How To Register

Registration begins October 1. One representative of each group (or individual) must register to reserve your time slot (1-5 people per group, please include names of all participants).

STEAM Studio: Skeleton Bridge

Monday, October 28, 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, ...

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.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, October 28, 2024 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! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! New Life for Old Bags, Ryan's Case for Smiles, Project Linus, Loose Ends, and other favorite ways to give back are all welcome.

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 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 ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

NEW! Sing-Along Favorites: Pocahontas

Sunday, November 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Chil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Birth - Pre-K
Program Type: Movies
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful afternoon of singing along to a children's favorite movie musical. Families attending are welcome to bring their own picnic blankets and snacks.  Children must be accompanied by a caregiver.