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
This event is in the "Children" group Puppet Palooza Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Get ready for a puppet extravaganza! Enjoy a show filled with puppets, singing, and dancing, then craft your own puppet to take home. For all ages but geared towards children ages 3-5. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Wednesday, January 14, 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 "Teens" group Teen Volunteering: Button Making Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Earn volunteer hours as you create buttons and magnets for the Library's Amazing Book Challenge! Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint and Snack Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Unleash your inner artist by recreating a masterpiece using step-by-step painting instructions! This season we'll recreate a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. For grades 6-12. *Registration required. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Comic Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Book Clubs Age Group: Children Do you love comics, graphic novels, or manga? Join us to learn about your favorite comics and artists, and even bring your own characters and stories to life! For grades 2-5. View Details