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Tales for 2s and 3s

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tales for 2s and 3s

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime and Play

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This event is in the "Children" group

Tummy Time Stories and Play

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for babies under a year old! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group

Storytime Yoga

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for stories, simple poses, and mindfulness activities at this yoga-themed storytime. Please wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel. Open to all ages with a grownup.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens

Earn volunteer hours as you create buttons and magnets for the Library's Amazing Book Challenge!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Pokémon Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

CHAR-meander over to the Library and join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for a show-and-tell session.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Make It, Take It!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new at every session then take it home with you.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3- to 5-year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tales for 2s and 3s

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime and Play

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're just getting started or facing challenges with a tricky branch of your family tree, our Genealogy team is here to answer your questions as you dive into your family history!

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This event is in the "Adults" group

English Read-Aloud Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults

Designed for intermediate-level English language learners, this book club offers a welcoming space to practice your reading skills and share your love of books.  At our September 2 meeting, we’ll hand out copies of our fall selection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Readers' Rendezvous Daytime Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Rendezvous at the Library for this daytime book club, where we explore a diverse range of topics, tastes, and genres.  

This event is in the "Children" group

Sing, Sign, and Play

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs. For children under 2 with a grownup. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Felt Pie Garland

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Halloween/Fall Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the cozy season of comfort food with this festive, handmade felt pie garland. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Native Roots and Harvest Tales

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Native American Heritage Month
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month and learn about the "Three Sisters" - corn, beans, and squash! Through stories and crafts, children will discover how these special plants work together and why they're so important in Indigenous cultures.

This event is in the "Children" group

Level Up Book Club

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children

This monthly book club is a great fit for children making the jump from easy readers to early chapter books.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new at every session then take it home with you.

This event is in the "Children" group

Chinese Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs, and fun activities! Open to all ages.