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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.

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!

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 Help the Library of Congress by transcribing and reviewing historical documents, making them easier to access for generations to come.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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

Registration Required