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

The Library will be closed on Sunday, April 20. 

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Hidden Memory: An American World War II Story

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Lecture
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with storyteller Anne Shimojima, as she shares her family's journey from Japan through internment cam...

Teen Craft Kit: Origami Lotus Flower

All Day
All Locations
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Celebrate Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and  learn to fold an origami lotus flower.  Stop by the Adult Services Desk to pick up a k...

Drawn Together

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

Drawn Together

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

Drawn Together

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Program Room (Nichols) at Nichols Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts, STEAM/STEM
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

In celebration of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, explore the unique art style of Minh Le and Dan Santat, author, and illustrator of the book,...

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Book Clubs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Love to cook? Join us for a monthly Cookbook Club, where you cook (and eat) at home then share your culinary adventures with fellow food enthusiasts at the Library!  Pick a co...

Teen Henna Art Basics

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room C at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create your own unique designs with henna! Join Asma Bohra from Colorful Smiles as she shares the history of henna art and teaches you how to create beautiful designs on paper and ...

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Craft Around the World

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room (Naper Blvd.) at Naper Blvd. Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

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 participa...

Library Closed

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

All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, May 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 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 25 and Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day. We'll see you again when we reopen on Tuesday, May 27 at 9 a.m.

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A Rhythmic Exploration of India

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A/B at 95th Street Library
Program Type:
AANHPI Heritage Month, Music, Performances
Age Group:
Children, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Take a vibrant journey through India with dance! Explore regional dances from Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Gujarat, Maharashtra, and more, while learning the stories and cultures behind ...

Library Closed

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

 All Library locations will be closed on Friday, July 4 for Independence Day. The Library will reopen Saturday, July 5 at 9 a.m.

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labo...

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Nichols Library Closed

All Day
Nichols Library

Nichols Library will be closed on Friday, Aug. 29 and Saturday, Aug. 30 due to Last Fling. All Library locations will be closed on Sunday, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 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, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 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, Aug. 31 and Monday, Sept. 1 for Labor Day. The Library will reopen Tuesday, Sept. 2 at 9 a.m. 

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Library Closed

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

The Library is closed due to staff training. 

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Library Closing Early: 5 p.m.

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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 26 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.

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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 26 and will remain closed on Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 27.

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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. 

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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. 

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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.

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