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Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Henna Party

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Arab American Heritage Month, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Children will discover the cultural significance of henna art and make a henna craft to take home in honor of Arab American Heritage Month. For grades 3-5.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Mug Rug

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Weave an adorable mug-sized "rug" for your coffee or tea! Space is limited to 20 participants.If you would like to receive a reminder about this program, please click on the clock ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Grow Your Garden with Mason Bees

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Help save the bees!  Learn about the life cycle of the super-pollinating mason bee and create a unique bee house to help your garden grow. For grades K-3.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Clay Tic-Tac-Toe Board

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Tic-tac-toe, give me an X, give me an O! Create a one-of-a-kind tic-tac-toe board out of air-dry clay. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Jam Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 5:45pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, or pillow, and put on your coziest pajamas for a magical evening of bedtime stories, whimsical crafts, and soothing songs. Open to all ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new a...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Sharpie Graffiti

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Arab American Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Use Sharpies to create a mini graffiti masterpiece, inspired by the art of Egyptian street artist Ganzeer. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 15 participants. If you would l...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Decoupage Shell Dish

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make a decoupage shell trinket dish using a fancy napkin and Mod Podge. Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a kit, including an instruction sheet and all the materials neede...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Craft Kit: Origami Lotus Flower

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and  learn to fold an origami lotus flower.  Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a k...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drawn Together

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bluey Bash

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Celebrate the most popular blue heeler, Bluey, and her imaginative family and friends with fun stories, songs, and dances! This program will feature Bluey-inspired games and a love...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drawn Together

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crafternoon: Good Luck Knot

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling lucky? Learn how to make a good luck knot using cords and beads at this craft program. Space is limited to 20 participants.If you would like to receive a reminder about thi...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Phone Charms

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Drop by the Teen Space and add a little flair to your phone with a one-of-a-kind phone charm. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Drawn Together

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Pajama Jam Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your favorite stuffed animal, blanket, or pillow, and put on your coziest pajamas for a magical evening of bedtime stories, whimsical crafts, and soothing songs. Open to all ...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Henna Art Basics

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own unique designs with henna! Join Asma Bohra from Colorful Smiles as she shares the history of henna art and teaches you how to create beautiful designs on paper and ...

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Salt Shaker Bouquet

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate spring by crafting a charming floral bouquet using a salt shaker, floral wire, and buttons. Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a kit, including an instruction she...