This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Around the World Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Snow Day Celebration Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Storytime, Winter Fun Age Group: Children Cozy up for a special winter storytime filled with snowy tales and lively songs to help you warm up on a chilly day! We'll even create our own snowflake craft, the kind that won't melt in your hands. View Details
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. Closing
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. Closing
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group New Year's Eve Dance Party Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Music, Storytime Age Group: Children Can't stay up until midnight? Join us for this special dance party as we celebrate and count down to the New Year early! Open to all ages. View Details
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. Closing
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
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Painted Winter Owls Monday, January 5, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Winter Fun Age Group: Teens Owl you need is a little creativity to turn an ordinary pebble into a perfectly painted winter owl. For grades 6-12. Space is limited to 20 participants. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Vision Board Journals Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Set your intentions for the new year by creating a vision board on the front of a journal! View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Sounds of Science Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, STEAM/STEM Age Group: Children Come make some noise with us and explore how music works! Learn the science behind sound, then design and build your own simple instruments. For grades K-5. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen DIY: Winter Perler Beads Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts, Winter Fun Age Group: Teens Snowmen, penguins, and mittens, oh my! Join us to make your own winter-inspired Perler bead design. For grades 6-12. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Mini Masterpieces Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Join us for a special baby storytime where you can craft a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake! Enjoy engaging stories and songs while creating a memorable piece of art to take home or gift to a loved one. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Vision Board Journals Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Start the new year with purpose by creating your own vision journal. We'll provide all materials you need to create a personalized vision journal that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals in 2026. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group Puppet Palooza Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts, Storytime Age Group: Children Get ready for a puppet extravaganza! Enjoy a show filled with puppets, singing, and dancing, then craft your own puppet to take home. For all ages but geared towards children ages 3-5. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group Teen Paint and Snack Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens Unleash your inner artist by recreating a masterpiece using step-by-step painting instructions! This season we'll recreate a piece inspired by Georgia O'Keefe. For grades 6-12. *Registration required. Register Now Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group Textured Tree Canvas Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library Program Type: Crafts, Winter Fun Age Group: Adults Celebrate the season by creating a textured tree canvas using the unique art of joint compound! Learn how to prepare the compound, master the tools, and apply techniques to create a stunning winter scene. View Details
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Teens" group Cupcakes and Crafts Club Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Children, Teens Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8. View Details
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafternoon: Vision Board Journals Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Community Room at Nichols Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Adults Start the new year with purpose by creating your own vision journal. We'll provide all materials you need to create a personalized vision journal that will inspire and motivate you to achieve your goals in 2026. View Details
This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Adults" group Craft Around the World Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library Program Type: Crafts Age Group: Teens, Adults Join us for fun craft sessions inspired by cultures from around the world! Each session will explore a different culture and a corresponding craft. Space is limited to 20 participants.This month we'll be creating Ndebele House Painting. View Details