This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Vision Board Journals Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Start the new year with purpose by creating your own vision journal. We'll provide all materials you need to create a personalized vision journal that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals in 2026. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Adventurers' Club Thursday, January 8, 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Pokémon Club Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Children CHAR-meander over to the Library and join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for a show-and-tell session. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Book Layouts in Adobe InDesign Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Have a book in the works, but unsure how to format it for printing? Join us to learn the essentials of Adobe InDesign to get your pages laid out for a professional look. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Criminal Spines Thursday, January 8, 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 Celebration Storytime Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime, Winter Fun 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, January 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 Sing, Sign, and Play Friday, January 9, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Children’s Storyroom at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children 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. For children under 2 with a grownup. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Relax with Paint by Numbers Friday, January 9, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Games Age Group: Adults Feeling burnt out after the stress of the holidays? Reset and unwind with a calming paint-by-numbers session at the Library. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Podcasting for Beginners Friday, January 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Program Type: Computers & Technology Age Group: Adults Discover the fun of sharing stories and opinions through podcasting! In this workshop, you'll learn the basics of podcasting, including how to record, design, and create an engaging podcast. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime, Winter Fun 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, January 10, 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
This event is in the "Children" group Spanish Storytime Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am 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 Chinese Storytime Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime, World Language Age Group: Children Join us for a special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs, and fun activities! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 12, 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
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, January 12, 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 Sensory-Friendly Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This quiet, slow-paced storytime is geared toward children who may be overwhelmed by a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be chosen with children with sensory sensitivities in mind. For ages 3-7 with a grownup. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Tween Winter Olympic Games Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Games, Winter Fun Age Group: Children, Teens Gear up for the Winter Olympics with games inspired by your favorite cold-weather sports, including snowboarding, cross-country skiing, curling, and more. For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Bookworms Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 9:15am - 10:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a fun program designed to set your little ones on the path to becoming lifelong readers! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. 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 Family Storytime Tuesday, January 13, 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 "Adults" group Memory Café Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Age Group: Adults A memory café is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their care partners, whether they be spouses, children, friends, or professional caregivers. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Teen Space (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Video Game Club Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Computers & Technology, Games Age Group: Children, Teens Join other gamers to play and discuss your favorite video games like Minecraft, Mario Kart 8, Super Smash Bros., and more. Bring your own Nintendo Switch and DS devices to share the fun with friends. For grades 4-7. View Details