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Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special Family Storytime presented in Spanish, featuring stories, songs, and fun activities! Open to all ages.

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

Cupcakes and Crafts Club

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and their grownups 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 at every session then take it home with you.

This event is in the "Children" group

Stinkin' Cute Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Calling all stinkin' cute artists! Join us for a hilarious storytime that is sure to leave you "pooped." We'll be reading "Henry is an Artist," a story about a dog whose "art" goes unappreciated until his work is discovered by a new audience.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tales for 2s and 3s

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 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. Enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities that help children explore the traditions, meanings, and fun behind each special celebration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and their grownups 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 at every session then take it home with you.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Felt Prairie Brooch

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

From prairie blooms to a perfect pin, create a felt brooch that celebrates the natural beauty of the Prairie State. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

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

Tween STEAM: Forensics and Fingerprinting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready to loop, swirl, and whirl your way through hands-on forensic fun with fingerprints. Learn the science behind fingerprint patterns and why no two prints are alike, then analyze your own prints just like a real investigator!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

This event is in the "Children" group

Adventurers' Club

Thursday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Spot the Bot

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Master quick tricks to spot AI fakes before they fool you! Learn how to recognize AI-generated text, images, and video with confidence, and learn practical tools and strategies to protect yourself from AI scams.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Budgeting and Savings Basics

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Online
Program Type:
Money Matters
Age Group:
Adults

Join Ryan Decker for an introduction to personal finances, covering budgeting basics along with simple savings and investment strategies. Learn how to decide when, where, and how to save or invest, and when it makes sense to pay down debt.

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This event is in the "Adults" group

Criminal Spines

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults

Join our book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, true crime, and all things suspense. We’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a mix of thrilling reads that vary in excitement and intensity from title to title.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Preschoolers and their grownups 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 at every session then take it home with you.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3- to 5-year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own.

This event is in the "Children" group

Baby Storytime and Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group

One-derful Storytime and Play

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for 1-year-olds. Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day. Enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities that help children explore the traditions, meanings, and fun behind each special celebration.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Friday, April 10, 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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Saturday, April 11, 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!