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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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!

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.