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Groovy Tots

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Children

Move and groove to the music while playing instruments and singing songs with your little musician. For ages 1-3 with a grownup.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 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

Wednesday, April 29, 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 adult caregivers, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen DIY: Tatreez-Inspired Cross Stitch Bookmark

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens

In honor of Arab American Heritage Month, learn about tatreez, a traditional Palestinian embroidery style. Create your own bookmark inspired by these fun cross-stitch designs. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

Chinese Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Children's Program Room 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

Spanish Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 "Adults" group

NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Coworking Space at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Business
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a series where budding entrepreneurs will learn how to develop their business concept, create a unique value proposition, and explore funding strategies, pricing models, and break-even analysis.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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

K-Pop Demon Hunter Dance Party

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to power up and shine at a K-Pop dance party full of music, movement, and creativity! We'll show everyone how it's "done, done, done" as we dance, craft, and let the color stuck inside your head burst out!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Lotería at the Library

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for some lively rounds of this  traditional Latin American Bingo-like game. Using a tabla (board) with pictures instead of numbers, the first player to get four-in-a row shouts "Lotería!" for a prize.

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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, May 1, 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

Stinkin' Cute Storytime

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Calling all stinkin' cute artists! Join us for a hilarious storytime that is sure to leave you "pooped." We'll be reading "Henry is an Artist," a story about a dog whose "art" goes unappreciated until his work is discovered by a new audience.

This event is in the "Children" group

Celebration Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Storytime
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, May 2, 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

Dual Language Storytime: Urdu

Saturday, May 2, 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 our dual-languge storytimes, where we celebrate cultures and languages from around the world! Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes perfect for families of all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Monday, May 4, 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, May 4, 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

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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

Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Green Screen Room / Sound Recording Studio (95th Street) at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Basics: Census Records

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

Start uncovering the stories hidden in your family tree using census records. Perfect for beginners or anyone curious about how to use census records for research, this interactive workshop offers a friendly introduction led by our staff.

This event is in the "Children" group

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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

Family Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 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 adult caregivers, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Grow

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

It's time to turn over a new leaf, because spring has finally sprung! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime all about gardens and how they grow. Children will get their own plant to take home and care for.