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Make It! Take It!

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy this fun program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared toward 3 and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to att...

Paint Your Story

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Black History Month, Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Discover the inspiring story of Ernie Barnes, the football-playing artist who used his passion for art to celebrate his love for the game and honor the Black community. Join us for...

Teen Volunteering

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Volunteering
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens, gain valuable experience while earning service hours by volunteering at the Library! Join us to help sort books, prepare craft kits, and more. To log your volunteer hours, p...

Required

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

A 30-minute program exploring STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) topics through stories, songs and hands-on projects for 3 to 5-year-olds with an adult car...

Green Screen & Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This required orientation is your pass to access the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio. Learn how to use our green screen and sound recording studio, perfect for video p...

Required

Make It! Take It!

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Preschoolers and their caregivers can enjoy this fun program of stories and crafts. The activities are geared toward 3 and 4-year-olds, but 5-year-olds are welcome to att...

Preschool Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This 30-minute independent storytime experience is for 3- to 5-year-olds only.

Baby Storytime & Play

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for infants to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays and bounces. Attendees will have 25 mi...

One-derful Storytime & Play

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

An introduction to storytime for 12 to 23-month-olds, this 20-minute interactive storytime will include stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces specifically designed for this...

Excel Advanced

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a hands-on workshop on Excel essentials! You'll learn how to set up pivot tables to organize data effectively, create informative charts, and use key functions like VLO...

Family Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

Family Storytime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

30-minute program of stories, songs, and fun activities for children of all ages with an adult caregiver. 

Tween DIY: Slime

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Teens
Event Details:

Discover the basics of slime-making and create, your own unique ooey-gooey masterpiece! Space is limited to the first 16 participants. Grades 4-8.

Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. 

Closing

Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 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 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 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 Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. The Library will reopen Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m.

Closing

Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labo...

Closing

Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labo...

Closing

Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 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, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. 

Closing

Library Closed

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

The Library is closed due to staff training. 

Closing

Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

All locations will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.

Closing

Library Closed

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

All locations will close early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.

Closing