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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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Lucille Ball

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of Women’s History Month, celebrate the incomparable comedy icon Lucille Ball. In the 1950s, Lucy captured the hearts of television audiences across the nation. Her wacky hijinks and fearless enthusiasm kept thousands laughing.

Heroes on the Air

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Leap into the Golden Age of Radio as we learn about the iconic heroes who made the jump from comic strips and comic books to the airwaves of the 1930s.

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

For centuries, we’ve known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is providing new insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.

Fitting Indian and Speaking Out with Jyoti Chand

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join local author and social media influencer Jyoti Chand, also known as @mamajotes, for a book club-style gathering centered on her debut graphic novel "Fitting Indian." Kirkus calls the book “a candid exploration of mental health challenges in S

Warren King: King of Cardboard Film Screening and Discussion

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an evening with acclaimed director and producer Curtis Chin and discover how artist Warren King's life-sized cardboard sculptures bridge the gap between his Wisconsin upbringing and his Chinese heritage.

Nicholas Flamel's Science Faction of Fiction

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

Step into a world where science, mystery, and legend collide in this first-person portrayal featuring Terry Lynch as Nicholas Flamel, the famed 14th-century Parisian scribe, bookseller, and legendary alchemist.

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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Strategies for an Efficient Move

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

The thought of decluttering and downsizing doesn't have to be overwhelming. Gain tools that make the process simple and manageable.

Virtual Event

Agatha Christie: A Body of Evidence

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Performances
Age Group:
Adults

Set in 1950, this first-person portrayal examines a turning point in Agatha Christie’s life as she begins her autobiography.

The History of Carole King

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture, Music
Age Group:
Adults

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrate the music of Carole King in this engaging presentation by speaker Gary Wenstrup.

Death-Defying Acts: The History of the Circus

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Lecture
Age Group:
Adults

Barnum may be the biggest name under the big top, but he was only a small part of the circus story.

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. 

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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.

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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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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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Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Thursday, December 31, 2026 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 Thursday, Dec. 31, remain closed on Friday, Jan. 1, and will reopen at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 2.

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