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Video Game Club

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7.

Adventurers' Club

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

Discover the fun of storytelling and role-playing games! Whether you're rescuing dragon eggs or learning what stuffed animals do while everyone sleeps, your game guides are sure to lead you on an exciting adventure! For grades 3-6.

Registration Required

Pokémon Club

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

CHAR-meander over to the Library and join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for show-and-tell.

Winter Sports Trivia

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games, Winter Fun
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate the Winter Olympics by putting your sports smarts to the test. Dive into fun trivia about all kinds of winter games and see if you have what it takes to be the ultimate MVP! For grades 3-6.

Video Game Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7.

Pokémon Club

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children

CHAR-meander over to the Library and join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for a show-and-tell session.

Puzzle Swap

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Do you have a beloved puzzle that you're ready to pass along to a new home? Join us for a fun puzzle swap! Bring in new or used puzzles in good condition to swap for something new-to-you. Please arrive at 2:30 p.m.

Nichols Library Closed until 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will have a delayed opening due to the St. Patrick's Day parade and race. The Library will open at 1 p.m. Naper Blvd. Library and 95th Street Library will open...

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Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5.

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

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Library Closed

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

 All Library locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. 

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. 

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Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 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 25 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.

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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 25 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.

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Library Closed

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

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

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Library Closed

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

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

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Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 31, 2026 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 Thursday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Friday, Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2.

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