This event is in the "Children" group Dual Language Storytime: Spanish Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime, World Language Age Group: Children Join us for our dual-language storytimes, where we celebrate cultures and languages from around the world! Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes perfect for families of all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Community Cookbook: Game Day Grub All Day Online Program Type: Cooking Age Group: Adults Have a go-to game day snack or crowd-pleasing treat? Send us your favorite recipes to be featured in our Game Day Grub community cookbook! Participants will receive a Google Form and submission details by email on Jan. 5. Recipes are due by Jan. Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others! View Details
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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Robot Rumble Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Let's get ready to rumble! Design and code an Edison robot then battle it out against other bots in our battle ring. For grades 3-5. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Basics: Getting Started Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Dive into your family history! Whether you're new to genealogy or simply want to learn about the Library's ancestry resources, join our staff for this interactive introductory workshop. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group English Read-Aloud Book Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Conference Room (95th Street) at 95th Street Library Program Type: Book Clubs, English Language Learning Age Group: Adults Designed for intermediate-level English language learners, this book club offers a welcoming space to practice your reading skills and share your passion for books. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Mission Bee Bot Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Learn the ins and outs of these cute little bee robots, then code your way to the middle of a maze. Your mission, if you choose to accept it, is to find your way back out again! For grades K-2. View Details
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! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Organizing and Mental Health Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Online Program Type: Lecture Age Group: Adults Discover how clutter directly affects your mental health and how organization in your physical and mental spaces can help combat the chaos. View Details Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group Taking Control of Your Finances Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Business Age Group: Adults Ready to take control of your finances and start reaching your financial goals? This budgeting workshop will teach you how to create a simple budget, track spending, build savings, and manage debt with confidence. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others! View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Space (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Trivia Night Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Put your trivia skills to the test in an exciting night of fun and knowledge! Join us as we challenge you with questions across a wide range of topics. You can compete individually or as part of a team. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Out of this World Book Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Adults Explore the wild world of science fiction and fantasy in this supernatural book club! Whether you're a longtime fan or new to the genre, this club offers a fun space to discuss your favorite reads and discover new ones. View Details
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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day. View Details
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. View Details