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Teen DIY: Personalized Hand-Sewn Tote Bags

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Personal efforts towards sustainability are easier than you think! Create a personalized tote bag with hand-sewn fabric letters to carry your groceries, your favorite book, and any...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Dual Language Storytime: American Sign Language (ASL)

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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 fo...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Recycled Book Flowers

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Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a beautiful flower arrangement from recycled books with this take-home craft. Craft kits can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sing, Sign & Play

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

Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month will be a different theme with related signs, books, and songs. Ages birth to 23 mo...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces. Attendees will have 25 mi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Read-Aloud Book Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For intermediate-level English language learners. Practice your reading in a welcoming environment and share a love of books. Copies of the book will be handed out at the June 5 me...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. 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 "Adults" group.

Out of this World Book Club

Wednesday, August 7, 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 "The Saint of Bright Doors" by Vajra Chandrasekera

This event is in the "Children" group.

Spanish Book Club

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for tasty treats, fun activities, and a discussion of each month's selected Spanish-language title. Multiple copies will be available for check out. *Registration required ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Criminal Spines

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

A book club for lovers of mysteries, thrillers, true crime, and all things suspense. The level of violence will vary from title to title. This month we will be discussing "...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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 "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.

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.

Book Tasting: Expand Your Literary Palate

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for your next great read? Join us for a literary treat with an evening "tasting" different genres of books. You will move from table to table and genre to genre sampling a ...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Earth Art

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Earth without art is just Eh!  We will read picture books about the Earth, sing and dance to fun songs, then create a super cute craft of a unique Earth-like planet. Ages ...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 can volunteer with us to create buttons for the Amazing Book Challenge. Participants will need a BetterImpact account to volunteer. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Book & Cookie Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Each month we read the selected book then get together to eat cookies, discuss the book, and do fun book-related activities. Caregivers of participants are also welcome to read the...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen Reads for Adults Book Club

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You're never too old for a teen read! Explore popular teen literature with other adults. This month we will be discussing "Check & Mate" by Ali Hazelwood.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Earth Art

Friday, August 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Earth without art is just Eh!  We will read picture books about the Earth, sing and dance to fun songs, then create a super cute craft of a unique Earth-like planet. Ages ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

StoryWalk® at the Riverwalk Grand Pavilion

Saturday, August 17, 2024 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Riverwalk Grand Pavilion at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Combine the benefits of literacy, physical fitness, and family fun while walking along the Riverwalk. Pages from a featured picture book will be posted along a designated path.&nbs...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime & Play

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces. Attendees will have 25 mi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Read-Aloud Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Conference Room (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs, English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

For intermediate-level English language learners. Practice your reading in a welcoming environment and share a love of books. Copies of the book will be handed out at the June 5 me...