This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Hand-Sewn Felt Whales Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Have a whale of a time learning hand sewing basics as you stitch your own adorable plushie whale. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 16 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Pokémon Club Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Book and Cookie Club Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children This is the perfect book club for children who love reading and want to share that passion with others. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Celebrating the Lunar New Year Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults Join educator Yvonne Wolf as she shares the traditions, foods, symbols, and ways you can celebrate the Lunar New Year at home. View Details Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group Make It! Take It! Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime and Play Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group One-derful Storytime and Play Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for 1-year-olds. Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Senior Tech Club Friday, February 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am Coworking Space at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Master a new technology topic each month at Senior Tech Club! Stay up to date with the latest tech trends and gain confidence in using your devices to make life easier. Can't make this session? View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day. Enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities that help children explore the traditions, meanings, and fun behind each special celebration. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bookworms Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:45am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a fun program designed to set your little ones on the path to becoming lifelong readers! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Puzzle Swap Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Do you have a beloved puzzle that you're ready to pass along to a new home? Join us for a fun puzzle swap! Bring in new or used puzzles in good condition to swap for something new-to-you. Please arrive at 2:30 p.m. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Mysterious Creatures of Illinois Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults From Bigfoot to vampires, join cryptid researcher Chad Lewis for a spine-tingling evening of folklore, legends, and the unexplained. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Saturday, February 21, 2026 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Brick Builders Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Join us for some brick-tastic fun! Build up your creativity as you use Library-provided LEGO® bricks to bring your ideas to life. Get inspired by one of our fun challenges or create something that is entirely your own! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Room (Nichols) 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, February 23, 2026 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Meeting Room A 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime and Play Monday, February 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, February 23, 2026 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tummy Time Stories and Play Monday, February 23, 2026 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! View Details