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Picnic on the Riverwalk

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Riverwalk Amphitheater at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Groovy Tots

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Come sing and play at the library! This interactive program features music and movement or caregivers and their little musicians.  Participants will play instruments, move to ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Go on a Zoofari

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lions and tigers and BOOKS, oh my! Let's visit the zoo through books, songs, and a craft. Then get ready to hop aboard our imaginary zoo train for a zoofari adventure. Ages 3-...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Retirement Tax Planning

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you're nearing retirement or already retired, you need to understand how taxes impact your retirement income, as it may be possible for you to pay less in taxes on your hard-ear...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Publisher Photo Calendar

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of Microsoft Publisher by creating a one-page photo calendar we will laminate. Participants will need 1 - 4 photos accessible by email or smartphone. Participants ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NaperLaunch Academy: Growing a Business

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

During this 4-week series, attendees will learn the basics of writing a business plan and a strategic marketing plan with the help of some library resources specifically designed f...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Trivia Night: General Knowledge

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Fire up your trivia skills as we test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Compete individually or as part of a team. No registration required, but space is limited to the f...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Out of this World Book Club

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore the wild world of science fiction and fantasy with this supernatural book club. This month we will be discussing "Nettle & Bone" by T. Kingfisher

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Coffee & Networking

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Grab a cup of coffee and connect with fellow entrepreneurs, small business owners, and other members of the local business community at our new monthly networking event.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross-Stitch Rainbow Bookmarks

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Pride Month
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show your pride and learn how to create a simple rainbow-colored cross-stitched bookmark. No registration required. Space limited to first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Read2Gether

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Practice your reading skills or sit back and listen to a teen volunteer read to you, after enjoying literacy activities.  This program is great for readers who are proficient ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cole Porter: Master of Style

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Although famous Broadway composer and songwriter Cole Porter’s life may have seemed outwardly charmed, personal challenges and passions led to his body of work. In this program, Su...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by volunteering at the Library! Teens will assist in sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. In order to log volunteer hours, teens must sign up for a Bet...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Intro to Crochet

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet to craft your own crochet creation. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Intro to Crochet

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet to craft your own crochet creation. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening in the Park

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wagner Family Pavilion at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show! This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza next to the Library. In ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Meet to play and talk Pokémon with other trainers. Participants are welcome to bring along Pokémon art, cards or other Pokémon items for show and tell. Ages 6+ with an ad...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your pronunciation and conversation skills in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Designed for intermediate-level and above English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. All...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

AI Tools for Job Search Mastery

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Paul Cameron, a human IT recruiting leader, professional job change mentor, and founder of Speed Up My Search, Inc. as he recommends AI tools for job seekers. He will explain ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pollinator Power

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn how pollinators play a vital role in helping plants grow and thrive through stories, crafts, and science activities. Ages 3-5 with an adult caregiver. Participants sh...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Kickoff Concert with Jim Gill

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Wagner Family Pavilion at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Music, Outdoor Program, Performances
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

We're clapping, jumping, and counting down the days till our fun-filled summer kickoff concert with Jim Gill. Known for songs like "Hands are for Clapping," "Jumping and Counting,"...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Summer Reads Sneak Peek

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get the inside scoop on the hottest reads coming this summer! Enjoy refreshments while we tell you about some of the titles we're most excited to read from the summer publishing se...