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Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! If you have extra wrapping ...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

Bring in your gifts and use our wrapping supplies to finish your holiday to do list! We will have wrapping paper, tape, scissors, ribbon, and more! 

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers
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...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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!

Outreach at Christmas in the Commons

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
Outreach
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Look for the Library's Table at Christmas in the Commons! We will have games, prizes, and small crafts!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Look for the Library's Table at Christmas in the Commons! We will have games, prizes, and small crafts!

Sing-Along Favorites: Frozen

Sunday, December 15, 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: 16
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.

 

Little Women: The Musical, An At-Home Experience

All Day 12/20 - 12/22
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

In collaboration with BroadwayHD2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts made its London premiere in ...

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

In collaboration with BroadwayHD
2 hr 23 min | Musicals | 2022

Merry Grinchmas!

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Chris...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Movies, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Ages 2-12 with caregiver. Don't be a Grinch! Throw on your favorite holiday jammies, grab a snack, and cuddle up with a cozy blanket while watching "How the Grinch Stole Christmas"!

Family Gingerbread House Craft

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Event Details:

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and l...

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

Ages 3-12  Tis the season for Gingerbread Houses! Children and their families are invited to join us for an evening of Gingerbread House crafting, milk and cookies, and letters to Santa.

Cooking With Kyra: Hot Cocoa Cups

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Hot Cocoa Cups   INGREDIENTS: Milk chocolate almond bark, white chocol...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

 

Life-Size Candyland

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come kick-off Winter Reading with a game of Life-Size Candyland! Can you make it to the end of the rainbow road to collect the candy surprise? Please register as a family; children must be accompanied by an adult.

Stuffie Sleepover

01/10/2025 @ 2:00pm to 01/11/2025 @ 12:00pm
Youth Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more! Each child wil...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Youth Services Desk
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

 Ages 2-10  Drop off your favorite stuffie for a night of adventure in the library! Stuffies will enjoy a tea party, storytime, dance party, and more!

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print. What you can do...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn the ins and outs of our library’s 3D printing process. What are the limitations of 3D printing, how does it do the the work, and the fun things you can print.

Sing-Along Favorites: Mulan

Sunday, January 19, 2025 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.

 

Cooking With Kyra: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars   INGREDIENTS: Butter, brown sugar, honey,...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME: Chewy Homemade Granola Bars

 

Puzzle Racing: Family Teams

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room AB 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. There will be two cate...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
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.

Baby & Me Storytime

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

On Our Own

Tuesday, February 4, 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.

 

Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories. St...

Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  YouTube Pre-Recorded Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.

Music Makers

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers
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.

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

On Our Own

Thursday, February 6, 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.

 

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers
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...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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!

Baby & Me Storytime

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

On Our Own

Tuesday, February 11, 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.

 

Bedtime Stories

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:15pm - 7:45pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  Google Meet Live Streaming Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories. S...

Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Ages 2-7  Google Meet Live Streaming Storytime Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories.