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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.

Closing

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

Noble Discontent: Louisa May Alcott

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Poet and author, abolitionist and nurse, patriot and suffragist— Louisa May Alcott was far more than the author of "Little Women." This dynamic first-person portrayal invites you t...

The Magic of Raina Telgemeier

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a night with critically acclaimed comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all...

Virtual Event

You Can Write a Poem

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you find poetry intimidating or struggle with its language? Join us to build your creative confidence through enjoyable writing exercises that will make poetry accessible and fu...

Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26. 

Closing

Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Wednesday, Dec. 25. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26. 

Closing

Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 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 Tuesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Closing

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 Tuesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 2.

Closing

A Day at the Fair with Daniel Burnham

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Step back in time with Chicago architect and Director of Works for the 1893 Columbian Exposition, Daniel Burnham. Spend a day at the fair as Burnham guides you through the awe...

Chicago Pizza: Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work. Steve is host of the The...

Virtual Event

Naperville's First Sister City: Nitra, Slovakia

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging presentation about Naperville's first Sister City—Nitra, Slovakia. Rosemary Macko Wisnosky from the Consular Office of the Slovak Republic in Naperville, an...

Bullet Journaling for Beginners

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Interested in bullet journaling but feeling overwhelmed by picture-perfect examples on Pinterest and Instagram? Join us for a relaxed, beginner-friendly session where you'll learn ...

Virtual Event

Love and Laughs with Michelle Buteau

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series "Survival of the Thickest," inspi...

Virtual Event

Shanghai: Safe Haven During the Holocaust

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

"Shanghai: Safe Haven During the Holocaust" presented by the Illinois Holocaust Museum, illuminates a little-known chapter of Holocaust history. Fleeing Nazi persecution, European ...

Virtual Event

An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published in 1996 and is consi...

Virtual Event

The Chicago Black Renaissance

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Dr. Amira Millicent Davis for an insightful journey through the Chicago Black Renaissance, exploring its rich cultural and artistic impact from the early to mid-20th century. ...

Organizing 101: Spring Cleaning Specifics

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover practical organizing principles to apply to any area of our home. Begin by exploring your organizing style and those of others in your household. Identify key project hots...

Virtual Event

Slowing Down with Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

National Humanities Medal winner and bestselling author of The Joy Luck Club, Amy Tan joins us to share on her body of work and reflect on the wonder of slowing down and savor...

Virtual Event

​Edith Head: The Woman Who Dressed Hollywood

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Discover the extraordinary legacy of Edith Head, an iconic costume designer whose remarkable career earned her eight Oscars and continues to inspire new generations of designers.&n...

Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. 

Closing

Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed

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

 All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. The Library will reopen Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m.

Closing