This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Painted Winter Owls Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Winter Fun Age Group: Teens Owl you need is a little creativity to turn an ordinary pebble into a perfectly painted winter owl. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Vision Board Journals Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Set your intentions for the new year by creating a vision board on the front of a journal! View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Winter Perler Beads Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Winter Fun Age Group: Teens Snowmen, penguins, and mittens, oh my! Join us to make your own winter-inspired Perler bead design. For grades 6-12. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Space (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Winter Olympic Games Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Games, Winter Fun Age Group: Children, Teens Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games Age Group: Children, Teens Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering: Button Making Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Earn volunteer hours as you create buttons and magnets for the Library's Amazing Book Challenge! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint and Snack Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Unleash your inner artist by recreating a masterpiece using step-by-step painting instructions! This season we'll recreate a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. For grades 6-12. *Registration required. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cupcakes and Crafts Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children, Teens Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Practice Test: ACT Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:30pm Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Age Group: Teens High school students are invited to take a full-length simulated ACT practice test using LearningExpress Library. For grades 9-12. *Registration required View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Monday, January 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Around the World Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.This month we'll be creating Ndebele House Painting. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Manga Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Teens Do you love reading manga as much as we do? Come chat about your current manga obsessions, what you're excited to read next, and about upcoming new releases. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group You Can Write A Poem Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Teens Do you find poetry intimidating? Have you ever felt the dread of seeing a poetry unit on your English syllabus? Join us to build your creative confidence through enjoyable writing exercises that will make poetry easier, accessible, and fun! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Winter Olympic Games Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Games, Winter Fun Age Group: Children, Teens Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Winter Olympic Games Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Games, Winter Fun Age Group: Children, Teens Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Alma Thomas Lima Bean Painting Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Celebrate Black History Month as we use lima beans and paint to create textured art pieces inspired by Alma Thomas' iconic style. For grades 6-12. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Club Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games Age Group: Children, Teens Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Love Letter Envelopes Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Get creative with paint, stickers, metallic pens, and more as we design one-of-a-kind envelopes perfect for Valentine’s Day surprises! For grades 6-12. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cupcakes and Crafts Club Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Yarn Snowflakes Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens No two snowflakes are alike, and neither are yours! Learn how to tie yarn around a craft ring to create a one-of-a-kind snowflake, then experiment with patterns to make it truly sparkle. For grades 6-12. View Details