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STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

Brick Builders

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some brick-tastic fun! Build up your creativity as you use Library-provided LEGO® bricks to bring your ideas to life. Get inspired by one of our fun challenges or create something that is entirely your own!

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

Brick Builders

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some brick-tastic fun! Build up your creativity as you use Library-provided LEGO® bricks to bring your ideas to life. Get inspired by one of our fun challenges or create something that is entirely your own!

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

Brick Builders

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for some brick-tastic fun! Build up your creativity as you use Library-provided LEGO® bricks to bring your ideas to life. Get inspired by one of our fun challenges or create something that is entirely your own!

Robot Rumble

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Let's get ready to rumble! Design and code an Edison robot then battle it out against other bots in our battle ring. For grades 3-5. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Children's Program Room at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

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. 

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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. 

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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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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