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Family Storytime

Saturday, November 23, 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, November 23, 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, November 23, 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 "Adults" group.

Sweet and Savory Seasonal Breads

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

One basic dough - two delicious winter yeast breads. Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a festive star bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl. You w...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, November 25, 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.

Paws for Storytime

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This storytime has gone to the dogs! Join us for stories, songs, and therapy dogs from PAWSitive Therapy Troupe. There will be time at the end for children to meet and pet a t...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Scissor Skills

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's practice scissor skills and make some cute crafts at the same time!  Participants will do a few practice exercises, listen to a fun story involving scissors, then create...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room 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 "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, November 27, 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 "Adults" group.

Folded Recycled Book Turkey

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Enjoy a hot beverage and an instructor led craft during this monthly program. Every month, there will be a new featured craft. No registration is required, but space is limited to ...

Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

All locations will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28.

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Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

All locations will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 27 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 28.

Closing
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, November 30, 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 "Teens" group.

Library Crate: A Teen Subscription Box

All Day
All Locations
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Sign up for our exciting teen subscription boxes, where you'll receive a curated selection of books and goodies each month! After registration, you'll complete a fun questionnaire ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Winter Greeting Cards

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter/Holiday
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get creative and make a set of three winter greeting cards to send out to friends and family! This craft kit includes everything you need to design and personalize your cards, maki...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 2, 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 2, 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.

Sing, Sign & Play

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols 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 features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs. Ages&nbs...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens can volunteer to assist with creating buttons and magnets for the Amazing Book Challenge. It’s a creative way to earn service hours while supporting a fun reading program at ...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Bark for Books

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a unique opportunity to boost your child's reading skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a warm, supportive environment. This animal-assisted ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Storytime Forts

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Get ready for some in-tents fun! Join us for an indoor camping adventure at our fort-building extravaganza. Children and their caregivers are invited to bring their own blankets, p...

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

Family Game Night

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun-filled game night at the Library! Whether your family prefers board games, card games, or anything in between, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Each session fea...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Kit: Sock Narwhals

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter/Holiday
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Make a cozy winter companion using a sock and some easy sewing techniques. Pick up your craft kit at the Adult Services Desk at any of our three locations, while supplies last. Get...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This required orientation is your pass to access the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio. Learn how to use our green screen and sound recording studio, perfect for video p...

Required