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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Baby & Me Storytime
9:30am–10:00am
Kids,
Babies
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Babies
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver. This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome
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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
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
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
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Music Makers
9:00am–9:30am
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Play-Doh Playtime
9:30am–10:00am
Kids,
Toddlers
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
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!
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
On Our Own
10:30am–11:00am
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Making,
Storytimes
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.
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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
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
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
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Music Makers
10:00am–10:30am
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Storytimes
Event Details:
Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Toddler Storytime
10:00am–10:30am
Kids,
Toddlers
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Storytimes
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
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
Babies,
PreK,
Toddlers
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
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Stay & Play
10:30am–12:00pm
Kids,
Birth - Pre-K,
Babies,
PreK,
Toddlers
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.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
Feb
27
2026
Fri
Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders
10:15am–10:45am
Kids,
Toddlers
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Toddlers
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment,
Summer Learning Challenge
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.
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| 12 pm |
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| 1 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
On Our Own
1:00pm–1:30pm
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Making,
Storytimes
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.
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This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Feb
28
2026
Sat
Puzzle Racing: Family Teams
1:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages,
Kids,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room AB
Age Group:
All Ages,
Kids,
Tweens
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment,
Special Event
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.
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| 4 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Feb
23
2026
Mon
STEAM Studio: Valen-SLIME
4:30pm–5:15pm
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
The Studio
Age Group:
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
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. Theme: Valen-SLIME
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Cooking With Kyra: Valentine Hot Cocoa Bombs
4:30pm–4:45pm
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Age Group:
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Cooking & Food,
Storytimes
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
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Weird Wednesdays: Astrology
5:00pm–5:45pm
Kids,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Kids,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Making,
Education & Skills,
Storytimes
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
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
26
2026
Thu
Bluestem Readers Group: Dogtown by Applegate, Katherine and Choldenko, Gennifer
5:30pm–6:15pm
Kids,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Event Details:
3rd-5th grade. The Bluestem Award is an Illinois Readers' Choice Award program for students in 3rd through 5th grade.
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
Feb
25
2026
Wed
Chess Club for Kids
6:30pm–7:30pm
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Meeting Room A
Age Group:
Kids,
School-Age Kids,
Tweens
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:
Ages 8-12. Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.
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| 7 pm |
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This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
Feb
24
2026
Tue
Pajama Time
7:00pm–7:30pm
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Library Branch:
Main Branch
Room:
Storytime Room
Age Group:
Kids,
PreK,
School-Age Kids
Program Type:
Crafts & Making,
Storytimes
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.
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