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Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, April 14, 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, April 15, 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 "Children" group

Pocket-Sized Rainbow Plushie

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let's stitch up some happiness with a pocket-sized rainbow plushie! Keep it with you as a symbol of joy and positivity or share it with a friend to remind them of how special they are. For grades 2-5. 

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

Craft Around the World

Wednesday, April 15, 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 with a corresponding craft. No registration is required, but space is limited to 20 participants.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 16, 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, April 16, 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, April 17, 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!

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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 "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Tuesday, April 21, 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: Felt Prairie Brooch

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

From prairie blooms to a perfect pin, create a felt brooch that celebrates the natural beauty of the Prairie State. 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, April 21, 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, April 22, 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: Felt Prairie Brooch

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

From prairie blooms to a perfect pin, create a felt brooch that celebrates the natural beauty of the Prairie State. 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, April 23, 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

Mini Masterpieces

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a special baby storytime where you can craft a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake! Enjoy engaging stories and songs while creating a memorable piece of art to take home or gift to a loved one.

This event is in the "Children" group

Make It! Take It!

Thursday, April 23, 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, April 24, 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 "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

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 "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

Llama Party-Rama

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Looking to party? No prob-llama! Join us for stories, songs, and games all about llamas. Then create a cute llama craft to take home. Open to all ages, but geared towards ages 3-5 with a grownup.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pipe Cleaner Flower Pots

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

Turn simple pipe cleaners into bright, cheerful flowers that never need watering. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants. 

This event is in the "Children" group

Llama Party-Rama

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Looking to party? No prob-llama! Join us for stories, songs, and games all about llamas. Then create a cute llama craft to take home. Open to all ages, but geared towards ages 3-5 with a grownup.

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

Tween DIY: Bouncy Balls

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Bounce into science fun as we explore how bouncy balls are made and what makes them bounce so high. Learn the science behind elasticity, then create your own bouncy ball to take home. For grades 4-8.