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Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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Mar-Apr 2025

Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Spice Club

04/07/2025 @ 4:00pm–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Spice Club

04/07/2025 @ 4:00pm–04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.

9 am
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Apr 7 2025 Mon

Baby & Me Storytime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Babies
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Apr 11 2025 Fri

Play-Doh Playtime

9:30am–10:00am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
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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!

10 am
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
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 8 2025 Tue

On Our Own

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
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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 "Adults" group

Investing, Banking & More

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 9 2025 Wed

Investing, Banking & More

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Tom Kilkenny to learn how Weiss Financial Ratings can help you with investing, banking and more!

Registration Encouraged

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
Closed
Registration Required
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
Apr 9 2025 Wed

Music Makers

10:30am–11:00am
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Closed
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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 "Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Apr 10 2025 Thu

Toddler Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
Kids, Toddlers
Closed
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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 "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Closed
Registration Required
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
Apr 11 2025 Fri

Homeschool Hangout

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbsp

11 am
12 pm
1 pm
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
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 10 2025 Thu

On Our Own

1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
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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.

 

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Biography Bunch: Try Something New with Frida Caplan

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 8 2025 Tue

Biography Bunch: Try Something New with Frida Caplan

4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
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.

5 pm
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "PreK" group

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
Apr 9 2025 Wed

1000 Books Before Kindergarten Graduation

5:00pm–6:00pm
Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Birth - Pre-K, PreK
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Birth-6 This program is for children who have completed the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program.  Graduates will be congratulated, and refreshments, snacks, and sweet treats will be available.

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

Kids Code Club: Scratch- Code a Cartoon

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 10 2025 Thu

Kids Code Club: Scratch- Code a Cartoon

5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids, School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience!

This event is in the "Teens" group

After Hours Teen Switch Tournament

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
Apr 11 2025 Fri

After Hours Teen Switch Tournament

5:00pm–7:00pm
Teens
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Switch Tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Players will compete in several brackets until a winner is determined.

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

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 7 2025 Mon

D&D Kids Club

6:30pm–7:30pm
School-Age Kids
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Tranquil Tuesdays: Scrabble Tile Keychains & Pendants

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 8 2025 Tue

Tranquil Tuesdays: Scrabble Tile Keychains & Pendants

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, Seniors
Closed
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the library! Each Tranquil Tuesday will feature a variety of mindfulness and relaxation activities. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
This event is in the "Adults" group
Apr 9 2025 Wed

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

6:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
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Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

7 pm
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
Closed
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Apr 8 2025 Tue

Pajama Time

7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Closed
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group
Apr 10 2025 Thu

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

7:00pm–8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

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