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Toddler Time: Looking for Gold

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

This fun toddler activity will get kiddos on the hunt for gold as they use their skills to find gold coins! 

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Children's Area
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

This fun toddler activity will get kiddos on the hunt for gold as they use their skills to find gold coins! 

storytime

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Mountain Creek - Auditorium at Mountain Creek Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Infant & Toddler
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch
Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium
Age Group: Infant & Toddler
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Practice the skills you need to be ready to read. Hear stories, sing songs, jump around and learn! Suggested ages: 18 months - 3 years old.

English class.

English Language Class

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome! Clases gratis de inglés -  ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!   Clases de inglés gratuitas. ¡Empieza en cualquier momento! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom C (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

 

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Dallas West - Classroom 1 at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. Start anytime. All are welcome!   Clases de inglés gratuitas. ¡Empieza en cualquier momento! ¡Todos son bienvenidos!

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes.

Start anytime.

All are welcome!

 

Clases de inglés gratuitas.

¡Empieza en cualquier momento!

¡Todos son bienvenidos!

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta ...

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Study Room A at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Study Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 1 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 1
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

  • Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

Fall Wreath Creations

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Skyline - Auditorium at Skyline Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Creating your own fall wreath is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the autumn season! All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring as many perso...

Library Branch: Skyline Branch
Room: Skyline - Auditorium
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Creating your own fall wreath is a fun and creative activity that captures the beauty of the autumn season! All materials will be provided, however feel free to bring as many personal elements as you wish.

Sensory Playtime

Sensory Playtime

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

This quieter, more relaxed play session will offer pre-school children of all abilities (suggested ages 2-5 years) an opportunity to understand their senses. Children and their fam...

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

This quieter, more relaxed play session will offer pre-school children of all abilities (suggested ages 2-5 years) an opportunity to understand their senses.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Lochwood - Black Box Theater at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This session will feature chair yoga, a gentle way to improve strength and ...

Required
Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to promote health in all ages! Get started on your yoga journey at the library. This session will feature chair yoga, a gentle way to improve strength and flexibility wherever you are. 

computer solitaire

Computer Tutor

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having. Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are ...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Computer Area
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Technology
Event Details:

Call ahead to schedule one-on-one time to work on basic technology problems you are having.
Thursdays, Fridays,  & Saturdays, by appointment only.  Fridays are bilingual.

Dino Day!

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bookmarks - NorthCourt at Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Event Details:

Bone up on your dinosaur knowledge with a program filled with dino-tastic facts! Courtesy of our friend BK Bones. And be sure to take a picture with our friendly LIFE-SIZED T-Rex! ...

Library Branch: Bookmarks in NorthPark Center
Room: Bookmarks - NorthCourt
Age Group: Family, Infant & Toddler, Preschool, School Age (ages 6-11)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Bone up on your dinosaur knowledge with a program filled with dino-tastic facts! Courtesy of our friend BK Bones. And be sure to take a picture with our friendly LIFE-SIZED T-Rex!

Sponsored by Atmos Energy. 

 

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B at Arcadia Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de bi...

Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch
Room: Arcadia Park - Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Event Details:

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

dog reaching for a turkey leg

Food Pet Safety

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Our pets can be our closest friends, but our diets are very different. Learn about how to keep your pet safe with all the food around this holiday season. Maura Davies from...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Hamon Training Room (5th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

Our pets can be our closest friends, but our diets are very different. Learn about how to keep your pet safe with all the food around this holiday season.

Learn To Sketch!

Learn To Sketch

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Community Events
Program Type:
Outreach
Age Group:
Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Improve your artistic skills with a drawing class. Learn the basics of sketching, featuring the natural beauty and historic architecture of City Park. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Community Events
Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Outreach
Event Details:

Improve your artistic skills with a drawing class. Learn the basics of sketching, featuring the natural beauty and historic architecture of City Park. 

Flyer for Closet

Community Closet

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oak Lawn - In Library at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

The Oak Lawn Branch Library's Community Closet offers free clothing, shoes, and accessories to anyone in need, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for gender-affirm...

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

The Oak Lawn Branch Library's Community Closet offers free clothing, shoes, and accessories to anyone in need, with a focus on creating a safe and welcoming space for gender-affirming apparel.

Poetry, Prose, and Rhymes for These Times

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Want to learn how to improve your creative writing skills?  The visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our program Poetry Prose and Rhymes.  In this program our instructors...

Required
Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch
Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Event Details:

Want to learn how to improve your creative writing skills?  The visit the Lancaster-Kiest branch for our program Poetry Prose and Rhymes.  In this program our instructors will teach you the basics of creative writing so you can write you

The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary Movie & Craft

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Dive into a magical evening at the library with The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary Movie & Craft*! Celebrate the timeless tale of Ariel and her underwater adventures with a sp...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch
Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Dive into a magical evening at the library with The Little Mermaid 35th Anniversary Movie & Craft*! Celebrate the timeless tale of Ariel and her underwater adventures with a special screening of this beloved classic.

Citizenship class

Citizenship Class

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium at Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Program Type:
Featured
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch
Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Featured
Event Details:

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class. 

A flyer for the event, featuring a gold "50 Years" logo on a blue background with gold stars. A statue of Martin Luther King Jr. is shown on the right side.

MLK 50th Birthday Celebration

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library's 50th birthday with food, music, and community! The Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch 50th Birthday Celebration is supported i...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - In Library
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Celebrate the Martin Luther King, Jr. Branch Library's 50th birthday with food, music, and community!

Stardew Valley Fair

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Fans of Stardew Valley and gamers of all ages are invited to check out this activity-filled event themed around the cult classic farming simulator. This program features a variety ...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Featured
Event Details:

Fans of Stardew Valley and gamers of all ages are invited to check out this activity-filled event themed around the cult classic farming simulator.

Stardew Valley Night Market

Saturday, November 16, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2 at Forest Green Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Complete your trip to Pelican Town with a visit to the Night Market! Vendors will be setting up shop to offer a variety of Stardew Valley, video game, and nature-related wares. Mak...

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch
Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Complete your trip to Pelican Town with a visit to the Night Market! Vendors will be setting up shop to offer a variety of Stardew Valley, video game, and nature-related wares. Make sure to grab some boba tea to sip while you shop!