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Trivia Night: Books into Movies

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled night testing your knowledge on a featured topic during an evening of trivia. Compete individually or as part of a team. We will be using the website Kahoo...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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.

La Hora de Cuentos

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español!  Immerse your kids in a new language or ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chinese Storytime

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin with stories, songs, and activities for all ages. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 12, 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street 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 "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Bag

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Read, Renew, and Repeat with an upcycled craft! Teens will turn an old t-shirt into a new (to them) no-sew tote bag. Feel free to bring a shirt with you, or supplies will be provid...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dual Language Storytime: French

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Experience rich culture and beautiful languages from around the world during our dual language storytimes! Books, rhymes and songs will be shared to help foster an appreciation for...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

International Book Club

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

English learners in grades 5-8 can practice their conversation skills with other readers while discussing a diverse range of novels. Each moth, we’ll be featuring a book focusing o...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street 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 "Children" group.

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Wagner Family Pavilion at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us outside at the Wagner Family Pavilion for an introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, August 13, 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.

Let's Go on a Zoofari

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols 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.

Memory Café

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals living with dementia and their care partners (spouses, children, friends and professional caregivers). Memory cafés are not a fo...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. 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 "Children" group.

End of Summer Bash with Miss Jamie

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Riverwalk Amphitheater at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Music, Outdoor Program, Performances
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Sing, dance, laugh, and learn during this fun and educational music show featuring Miss Jamie and her farm animal friends! Children and grownups alike will love singing and dancing...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Meet with other teens to play Dungeons & Dragons in a fast-paced campaign. All tabletop role-playing experiences are welcome. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Drop-In

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hit a brick wall? Stop in for help with your specific genealogy questions from volunteers from the Fox Valley Genealogical Society. If you have an Ancestry or FamilySearch account,...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. 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 "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Earth Plushie Keychain

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own Earth plushie keychain in honor of environmental awareness month! Participants will learn the basics of hand sewing while creating their keychain. This program...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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.

Storytime Yoga

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn simple yoga poses and mindfulness activities during this yoga-themed storytime. Wear comfortable clothing and bring a mat or towel.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Crocodiles Rock

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Crikey! Get ready to croc with stories, crafts, and trivia based on crocodile conservation efforts by the famous Irwin family at Australia Zoo. It's fun for the whole family! ...