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Mini Masterpieces

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake and enjoy a baby storytime. Ages 0-23 months with an adult caregiver. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Art in Haiku

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about the beautiful 5-7-5 rhythm of poetry in haiku. After learning about how haiku came to be, create your own special poem and cherry blossom inspired art piece. Ages ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Busy Buzzy Bee

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Music, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Buzz over to the Library for an adventure of bee-themed fun! This program combines bee-inspired storytelling, interactive bee dances, and a delightful bee-inspired craft that will ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art in Haiku

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about the beautiful 5-7-5 rhythm of poetry in haiku. After learning about how haiku came to be, create your own special poem and cherry blossom inspired art piece. Ages ...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Día de los Niños

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Games, Performances, Storytime, World Language
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

¿Estás listo para divertirte? This all-ages program will feature a variety of fun activities for children centered around literacy, play, and celebration of the Latino culture and ...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Paper Birds

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Create a cute paper bird craft. Craft kits can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Brick Builders

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join other BRICK enthusiasts creating and building with Library supplied LEGO bricks. Themes and challenges will be provided but ingenuity and creativity is encouraged. Grades...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mandala Rock Painting

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Life is busy! Take some time to relax. We have prepared a pleasant session of Mandala Rock Painting, sipping tea, and browsing books. No registration required, but space is li...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mandala Rock Painting

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Life is busy! Take some time to relax. We have prepared a pleasant session of Mandala Rock Painting, sipping tea, and browsing books. No registration required, but space is li...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Bookmarks

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come design your own unique bookmark! Teens can use your imagination with a variety of craft supplies to design a bookmark, and we will laminate it for you! Bookmark making will on...

Library Closed

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

Library Closed

All Day
All Locations, Nichols Library, Naper Blvd. Library, 95th Street Library
Closing
This event is in the "Children" group.

Mini Masterpieces

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Create a special handprint or footprint keepsake and enjoy a baby storytime. Ages 0-23 months with an adult caregiver. Limit 50 child/caregiver pairs. Participants should p...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross-Stitch Rainbow Bookmarks

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Pride Month
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show your pride and learn how to create a simple rainbow-colored cross-stitched bookmark. No registration required. Space limited to first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Bookmarks & Buttons

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let your creative juices flow by designing personalized buttons and bookmarks! Drop-in anytime during this program to create a bookmark and button with a huge variety of craft supp...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Let's Go on a Zoofari

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Lions and tigers and BOOKS, oh my! Let's visit the zoo through books, songs, and a craft. Then get ready to hop aboard our imaginary zoo train for a zoofari adventure. Ages 3-...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cross-Stitch Rainbow Bookmarks

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Pride Month
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Show your pride and learn how to create a simple rainbow-colored cross-stitched bookmark. No registration required. Space limited to first 20 participants.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Intro to Crochet

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet to craft your own crochet creation. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen DIY: Intro to Crochet

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Learn the basics of crochet to craft your own crochet creation. *Registration required

Required
This event is in the "Children" group.

Pollinator Power

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Crafts, STEAM/STEM, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn how pollinators play a vital role in helping plants grow and thrive through stories, crafts, and science activities. Ages 2-5 with an adult caregiver. Participants sh...

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen STEAM: Circuits

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Explore circuits, conductors, and electricity flow by sculpting creations and seeing if your lightbulb glows! Grades 6-12. No registration required, space is limited to first&...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Rainbow Pride Storytime

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Community Room at Nichols Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Pride Month, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for an exuberant storytime to honor Pride month! This storytime will feature books, songs, and activities that promote self-expression, identity, and families in the LGBTQ+...

This event is in the "Children" group.

Chalk the Walk

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Outdoors at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
Crafts, Outdoor Program
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Express yourself through chalk as we decorate the sidewalk outside the Library. We provide the chalk, you provide the art! 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Craft Kit: Intention Bracelet

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Believe and receive. Set an intention for love, money, joy, good health, or whatever you are wanting to attract to your life. Create this Morse Code bracelet to keep on your wrist ...