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STEAM Storytime

Thursday, March 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen STEAM: Light-Up Slap Bracelets

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Teens

Slap into action and light things up by building your own wearable circuit using a slap bracelet, LED lights, and cool embellishments. For grades 6-12.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, March 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Float Your Boat

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Community Room at Nichols 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Float Your Boat

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 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.

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.

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

Let's Grow

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

It's time to turn over a new leaf, because spring has finally sprung! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime all about gardens and how they grow. Children will get their own plant to take home and care for.

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

Tween STEAM: Forensics and Fingerprinting

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children, Teens

Get ready to loop, swirl, and whirl your way through hands-on forensic fun with fingerprints. Learn the science behind fingerprint patterns and why no two prints are alike, then analyze your own prints just like a real investigator!

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 9, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 16, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Shakes, Quakes, and Animal Superpowers

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to feel the rumble and follow your instincts as we discover how animals sense danger before earthquakes and other natural events.

This event is in the "Children" group

STEAM Storytime

Thursday, April 23, 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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Let's Grow

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

It's time to turn over a new leaf, because spring has finally sprung! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime all about gardens and how they grow. Children will get their own plant to take home and care for.

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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Shakes, Quakes, and Animal Superpowers

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children

Get ready to feel the rumble and follow your instincts as we discover how animals sense danger before earthquakes and other natural events.

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.

Closing

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.

Closing

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.

Closing

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...

Closing

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...

Closing

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 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