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Craft Around the World

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Snow Day Celebration

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Children

Cozy up for a special winter storytime filled with snowy tales and lively songs to help you warm up on a chilly day! We'll even create our own snowflake craft, the kind that won't melt in your hands.

Library Closed

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

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

Closing

Library Closed

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

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

Closing
This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

New Year's Eve Dance Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages.

Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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 Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, 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 Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.

Closing
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Painted Winter Owls

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Owl you need is a little creativity to turn an ordinary pebble into a perfectly painted winter owl. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Vision Board Journals

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Set your intentions for the new year by creating a vision board on the front of a journal!

This event is in the "Children" group

Sounds of Science

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Come make some noise with us and explore how music works! Learn the science behind sound, then design and build your own simple instruments. For grades K-5.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Winter Perler Beads

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Teens

Snowmen, penguins, and mittens, oh my! Join us to make your own winter-inspired Perler bead design. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Mini Masterpieces

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special baby storytime where you can craft a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake! Enjoy engaging stories and songs while creating a memorable piece of art to take home or gift to a loved one.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Vision Board Journals

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Start the new year with purpose by creating your own vision journal. We'll provide all materials you need to create a personalized vision journal that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals in 2026.

This event is in the "Children" group

Puppet Palooza

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Get ready for a puppet extravaganza! Enjoy a show filled with puppets, singing, and dancing, then craft your own puppet to take home. For all ages but geared towards children ages 3-5.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Paint and Snack

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Unleash your inner artist by recreating a masterpiece using step-by-step painting instructions! This season we'll recreate a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. For grades 6-12. *Registration required. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Textured Tree Canvas

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Adults

Celebrate the season by creating a textured tree canvas using the unique art of joint compound! Learn how to prepare the compound, master the tools, and apply techniques to create a stunning winter scene.

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

Cupcakes and Crafts Club

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Vision Board Journals

Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Start the new year with purpose by creating your own vision journal. We'll provide all materials you need to create a personalized vision journal that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals in 2026.

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

Craft Around the World

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This month we'll be creating Ndebele House Painting.