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Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. 

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Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Wednesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Dec. 25. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 26. 

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Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library

In recognition of New Year's Day, the Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Thursday, Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.

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Library Closed

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

In recognition of New Year's Day, the Library will be closing early at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 2.

Closing

Organizing and Mental Health

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Discover how clutter directly affects your mental health and how organization in your physical and mental spaces can help combat the chaos.

Virtual Event

Audrey Hepburn

Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Set in 1988, this program features a first-person portrayal of Audrey Hepburn as she reflects on her recent UNICEF trip to Ethiopia.

You Can Write A Poem

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens

Do you find poetry intimidating? Have you ever felt the dread of seeing a poetry unit on your English syllabus? Join us to build your creative confidence through enjoyable writing exercises that will make poetry easier, accessible, and fun!

In the Belly of the Beast: King in Chicago

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Martin Luther King's journey to the mountaintop included many stops along the way. Between Montgomery and Memphis, he visited Chicago many times where he made powerful inroads in the pursuit of justice that history often overlooks.

Comets and Asteroids: Cosmic Storytellers

Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

What can comets and asteroids tell us about the birth of our solar system and life on Earth? Explore what we've learned so far and the big questions scientists are still working to answer. *Registration required

Virtual Event

Celebrating the Lunar New Year

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join educator Yvonne Wolf as she shares the traditions, foods, symbols, and ways you can celebrate the Lunar New Year at home.

Virtual Event

Mysterious Creatures of Illinois

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

From Bigfoot to vampires, join cryptid researcher Chad Lewis for a spine-tingling evening of folklore, legends, and the unexplained.

Nichols Library Closed until 1 p.m.

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will have a delayed opening due to the St. Patrick's Day parade and race. The Library will open at 1 p.m. Naper Blvd. Library and 95th Street Library will open...

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Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 5.

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 24 and Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 26 at 9 a.m.

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Library Closed

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

 All Library locations will be closed on Saturday, July 4 for Independence Day.

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Sept. 4 and Saturday, Sept. 5 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labo...

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. 

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Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Sept. 6 and Monday, Sept. 7 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 8 at 9 a.m. 

Closing

Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 25, 2026 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 25 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.

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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 25 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26.

Closing

Library Closed

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

The Library will be closed on Thursday, Dec. 24 and Friday, Dec. 25. We will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 26. 

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