This event is in the "Adults" group 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. Register Now 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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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! View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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! View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details Virtual Event
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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. View Details
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! View Details
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. View Details
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! View Details