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Pajama Time

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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 "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
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 "School-Age Kids" group

Weird Wednesdays: Astrology

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

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: Astrology

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Registration Required
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: Astrology

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

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

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

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

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.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
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

Cooking With Kyra: Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

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

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

 

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

Bluestem Readers Group: Dogtown by Applegate, Katherine and Choldenko, Gennifer

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

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

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

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

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Puzzle Racing: Family Teams

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
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.