This event is in the "Children" group Float Your Boat Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Discover the science behind what makes a boat float and sail through water, then put your ideas to the test! With the help of your crew, you’ll design, build, and experiment with different shapes and structures to create a seaworthy vessel. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Volunteering: By the People Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Program Type: Volunteering Age Group: Teens Earn volunteer hours by helping to transcribe Library of Congress documents. Through the website By the People, teen volunteers will create and review transcriptions to improve search, access, and discovery of pages from United States history. View Details Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Oud Music and Storytelling Friday, April 3, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Music, Performances Age Group: Adults Join Ronnie Malley for a night of music featuring his Middle Eastern lute, the Oud. Ronnie uses music to bridge his own American and Palestinian identities and make connections with people from other cultures throughout his performances. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Book Decorating Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:30pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Give your books a glow-up and judge them proudly by their covers! Paint book edges, bedazzle covers, and add your creative flair to turn ordinary books into one-of-a-kind treasures. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Celebration Storytime Saturday, April 4, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Saturday, April 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! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Dual Language Storytime: Spanish Saturday, April 4, 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. View Details
Library Closed All Day All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5. Closing
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime and Play Monday, April 6, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Family Storytime Monday, April 6, 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, April 6, 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 Tummy Time Stories and Play Monday, April 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for babies under a year old! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Sing, Sign, and Play Monday, April 6, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Practice Test: SAT Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm Computer Classroom at 95th Street Library Age Group: Teens High school students are invited to take a full-length simulated SAT practice test using LearningExpress Library. For grades 9-12. *Registration required Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Make It! Take It! Monday, April 6, 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! View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation Tuesday, April 7, 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. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Make It! Take It! Tuesday, April 7, 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. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Preschool Storytime Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This independent storytime is designed especially for 3- to 5-year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Tales for 2s and 3s Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Baby Storytime and Play Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:15am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Children Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Basics: Getting Started Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Conference Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Genealogy Age Group: Adults Dive into your family history! Whether you're new to genealogy or simply want to learn about the Library's ancestry resources, join our staff for this interactive introductory workshop! View Details