This event is in the "Children" group ImproviKids Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children Step into the wild world of improv! In this introductory workshop, you'll play fast-paced games that teach the basics of improv and boost your creativity and confidence. For grades 2-5. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bookworms Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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 "Teens" group Teen Volunteering: By the People Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Preserve history while earning volunteer hours! Help the Library of Congress by transcribing and reviewing historical documents, making them easier to access for generations to come. For grades 6-12. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, December 30, 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, December 30, 2025 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 New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
Library Closing Early: 5 p.m. Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library In recognition of New Year's Day, the Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. Closing
Library Closed All Day All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library In recognition of New Year's Day, the Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2. Closing
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Friday, January 2, 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, January 2, 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 Celebration Storytime Saturday, January 3, 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, January 3, 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 Dual Language Storytime: Spanish Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime, World Language Age Group: Children Join us for our dual-language storytimes, where we celebrate cultures and languages from around the world! Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes perfect for families of all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Community Cookbook: Game Day Grub All Day Online Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Have a go-to game day snack or crowd-pleasing treat? Send us your favorite recipes to be featured in our Game Day Grub community cookbook! Participants will receive a Google Form and submission details by email on Jan. 5. Recipes are due by Jan. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 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, January 5, 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 "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 "Children" group Robot Rumble Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Let's get ready to rumble! Design and code an Edison robot then battle it out against other bots in our battle ring. For grades 3-5. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation Tuesday, January 6, 2026 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. Register Now Registration Required