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Make It! Take It!

Friday, February 13, 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

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, February 17, 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 "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Heart Embroidery Sampler

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spend the afternoon with us as you learn a variety of fun embroidery stitches and create your own heart-themed sampler. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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

Make It! Take It!

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols 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!

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

Craft Around the World

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.

This month we'll be creating Chinese Paper Lanterns.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 19, 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

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 19, 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 "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Hand-Sewn Felt Whales

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

Have a whale of a time learning hand sewing basics as you stitch your own adorable plushie whale. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 16 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Friday, February 20, 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

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, February 24, 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

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
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

Make It! Take It!

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols 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!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafternoon: Heart Embroidery Sampler

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Spend the afternoon with us as you learn a variety of fun embroidery stitches and create your own heart-themed sampler. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 26, 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

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 26, 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 "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Friday, February 27, 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.

Nichols Library Closed until 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will have a delayed opening due to the St. Patrick's Day parade and race. The Library will open at 1 p.m. Naper Blvd. Library and 95th Street Library will open...

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

Closing

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

 All Library locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.

Closing

Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

Closing

Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

Closing