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Level Up Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This monthly book club is for ambitious, independent readers who are looking for more challenging book selections. Participants read the month's chosen book ahead of time at home, ...

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

Digital Data Storage

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

More and more of the important parts of our lives are sitting in digital files on laptop and desktop computers. Avoid losing your critical data with these basic storage and back-up...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening on the Riverwalk

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Riverwalk Amphitheater at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your pronunciation and conversation skills in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Designed for intermediate-level and above English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. All...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 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.

Picnic on the Riverwalk

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Riverwalk Amphitheater at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show on the Riverwalk. This program will be held outdoors at the Riverwalk Amphitheatre across Jackson Ave. from Nichols Library. ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Readers' Choice Book Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Explore thought-provoking fiction and non-fiction titles, chosen by our readers. This month we will be discussing "The Secret Life of Sunflowers" by Marta Molnar. This discus...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Basics

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

If you are new to genealogy or simply want to learn about the Library’s resources for ancestry research, join our librarians and volunteers from the Fox Valley Genealogical Society...

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

Caudill Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join us for tasty treats and talk about the 2025 Rebecca Caudill Young Readers' Book Award nominees. Multiple copies will be available for check out. Grades 5-8 This month, we w...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Earn service hours by volunteering at the Library! Teens will assist in sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. In order to log volunteer hours, teens must sign up for a Bet...

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

Cryptid Conservation Club

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Bigfoot, Yeti, Nessie, oh my! Fans of these mystic monsters can join us for Cryptid Conservation Club!  We'll learn more about each month's monster, create a creepy craft cele...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Tech Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At Senior Tech Club, we talk about topics that concern seniors and show how technology can help everyone in their daily lives. Can't make this session? We repeat the class at Nicho...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, July 18, 2024 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.

Let's Go on a Zoofari

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lions and tigers and BOOKS, oh my! Let's visit the zoo through books, songs, and a craft. Then get ready to hop aboard our imaginary zoo train for a zoofari adventure. Ages 3-...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Apollo 11: One Giant Leap, a Series of Firsts

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performances
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

On July 20, 1969, man first landed on the moon. Hear astronaut Neil Armstrong, portrayed by Terry Lynch, recount the lead-up to the first moon landing, as well as the other "series...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Genealogy Drop-In

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NaperLaunch Small Conference Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Hit a brick wall? Stop in for help with your specific genealogy questions from volunteers from the Fox Valley Genealogical Society. If you have an Ancestry or FamilySearch account,...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Volunteering: Button Making

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens in grades 6-12 can volunteer with us to create buttons for the Amazing Book Challenge. Participants will need a BetterImpact account to volunteer. *Registration required

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

Video Game Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Games
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Join other gamers to play and talk about video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Participants are welcome to bring their own Nintendo Switch and DS d...

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

La Hora de Cuentos

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

¡Sumerja a sus hijos en un nuevo idioma o aumente la fluidez durante este divertido programa lleno de historias y rimas en español!  Immerse your kids in a new language or ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Evening in the Park

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Wagner Family Pavilion at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Outdoor Program, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Enjoy an all-ages, Family Storytime and puppet show! This program will be held outdoors at the Wagner Family Pavilion at the 95th Street Community Plaza next to the Library. In ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

English Conversation Group

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Practice your pronunciation and conversation skills in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Designed for intermediate-level and above English as a Second Language (ESL) learners. All...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Book & Cookie Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Each month we read the selected book then get together to eat cookies, discuss the book, and do fun book-related activities. Caregivers of participants are also welcome to read the...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Teen Reads for Adults Book Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

You're never too old for a teen read! Explore popular teen literature with other adults. This month we will be discussing "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Tech Club

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
NaperLaunch at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

At Senior Tech Club, we talk about topics that concern seniors and show how technology can help everyone in their daily lives. Can't make this session? Senior Tech Club meets at Ni...