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Welcome to the Library Orientation

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you're feeling lost in the stacks, don't sweat it! This crash course will give you all the tips and tricks you need to make the most out of your library card.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Bark for Books

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a unique opportunity to boost your child's reading skills by reading aloud to a certified therapy dog in a warm, supportive environment. This animal-assisted readi...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for this comprehensive four-week series designed to help you turn your business idea into a reality. Over the course of the program, you'll learn how to refine your busines...

Required
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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a monthly Cookbook Club, where you cook (and eat) at home then share your culinary adventures with fellow food enthusiasts at the Library! Each month features a differe...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 13, 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 can enjoy this fun program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared toward 3- and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to attend. Youn...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tales for 2s & 3s

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive program of stories, songs, and fingerplays is for 2- to 3-year-olds and their accompanying adult. In addition, strategies will be presented to enhance ea...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tales for 2s & 3s

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This interactive program of stories, songs and fingerplays is for 2 to 3-year-olds and their accompanying adult. In addition, strategies will be presented to enhance earl...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 13, 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 can enjoy this fun program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared toward 3 and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to att...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bumble Bee Embroidery

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a delightful embroidery workshop where you'll create a charming bee design on a 4-inch hoop. This easy and fun project is perfect for crafters of all skill levels. No r...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Perler Bead Pokémon

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

I choose you, Pikachu! Join fellow Pokémon trainers to select your very own Pokémon and bring it to life using Perler beads! Get ready for a fun-filled crafting session as you crea...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A 30-minute program exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics through stories, songs and hands-on projects for 3 to 5-year-olds with an adult car...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Adventurers' Club

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Dive into the exciting world of storytelling and role-playing games! Guided by our experienced game leaders, embark on thrillng quests like rescuing dragon eggs, being creatur...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Criminal Spines

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join our book club for enthusiasts of mysteries, thrillers, true crime, and all things suspenseful! We will keep you on the edge of your seat, with varying levels of intensity and ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Make It! Take It!

Friday, February 14, 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 can enjoy this fun program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared toward 3 and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to att...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This 30-minute independent storytime experience is for 3- to 5-year-olds only.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Baby Storytime & Play

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces. Attendees will have 25 mi...

This event is in the "Children" group.

One-derful Storytime & Play

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for 12 to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces specifically designed for this...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Sing, Sign & Play

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs. Ages&nbs...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Saturday, February 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver.