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Intellichoice Math Tutoring

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.   ...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Are you having trouble in Math?   Get FREE tutoring Saturdays 10am - 12pm from Intellichoice Math Tutors.  Available for all students up to grade 12.  

IntelliChoice

IntelliChoice Math Tutoring K-12

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library. Registration is required at: https://www.intellichoice.org/students/ Email...

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-11), Teen
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

Sign up to receive FREE math tutoring for grades K-12 at the Martin Luther King Jr. Branch Library.

Bilingual

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dallas West - Auditorium at Dallas West Branch
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!Suggested ages: 5 years and younger¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niño...

Library Branch: Dallas West Branch
Room: Dallas West - Auditorium
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Early Literacy
Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in English AND Spanish to prepare your child to learn to read!

Suggested ages: 5 years and younger

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español y ingles para niños que quieren leer!

Toddler Storytime

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen 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: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - 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, January 25, 2025 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, January 25, 2025 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 biblio...

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, January 25, 2025 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, January 25, 2025 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, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler 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 biblio...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting 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, January 25, 2025 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, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest 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 biblio...

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch
Room: Park Forest - Auditorium
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
DGS logo over books on a shelf

Genealogical Best Practices Group

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques. Discover how genealogy can be more than filling in the b...

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Eugene McDermott Conference Room (8th Floor)
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

The Best Practices Special Interest Group is for genealogists who want to learn advanced methodology skills and techniques.

laptop computer turned off at an angle

Computer Tutor

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Park Forest - Computer Area at Park Forest Branch
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. Appointments are av...

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

Technology is a quickly changing aspect of today. Schedule a one hour appointment for one-on-one assistance with basic technology problems and instruction. 

English class.

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Vickery Park - Classroom 2 at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Classroom 2
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 25, 2025 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 biblio...

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. 

Lunar New Year Celebration

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the White Rock Hills Branch Library through different crafts and activities.  We will be making paper snake wind twirlers, paper plate New...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Celebrate the Lunar New Year at the White Rock Hills Branch Library through different crafts and activities. 

 

Spanish / English Language Exchange

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B at White Rock Hills Branch
Program Type:
English Language Learning
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange. You will chitchat with fellow learners and discuss topics like travel, food, sports, and more with the hel...

Required
Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch
Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: English Language Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

Come practice Spanish and help English learners at the language exchange.

People releasing paper floating lanterns into the sky.

Community, Crafts and Conversations

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Learn how to make paper lanterns as we discuss their use worldwide. If you don't want to cra...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Take a break and connect with other adults during this calm, crafty afternoon activity. Learn how to make paper lanterns as we discuss their use worldwide. If you don't want to craft, no problem—all are welcome to join the conversation. 

English class

English Language Learning

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Renner-Frankford - Auditorium at Renner Frankford 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 biblio...

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch
Room: Renner-Frankford - Auditorium
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. 
  • Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. Sin tarjeta de biblioteca o identificación. requerido.
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Acrylic Painting 101

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult, Seniors
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. Create your own rendition of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.Registration i...

Required
Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Adult, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your creativity with you as we delve into the basics of acrylic painting. Create your own rendition of the selected monthly painting. All supplies are provided.

Registration is Required

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Family Fun Saturday: Tile Coasters

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch
Program Type:
Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!Make sure your house is ready for all your hot drinks this winter by creating custom coasters out of tile! You can mak...

Library Branch: Lochwood Branch
Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading
Event Details:

One Saturday a month we do something fun for the whole family!

Example of Upcycled Clothing Dog Toy

Upcycled Clothing - Dog Toy Tutorial

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll cr...

Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this fun, eco-friendly crafting session, participants will transform an old pair of leggings into a durable woven rope dog toy! With easy-to-follow weaving techniques, you’ll create a unique, homemade toy that’s sure to be a hit with any pup.

Knitting and Crochet Club image that shows a person using knitting needles.

Knitting and Crochet Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:45pm
Grauwyler Park - In Library at Grauwyler Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Seniors
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.Explore your creative side, make new friends and learn a new yarn...

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch
Room: Grauwyler Park - In Library
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Are you new to knitting or crocheting? Don't worry—all skill levels are welcome, and we're happy to help you learn.

Career Launch Pad

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fretz Park - Lobby at Fretz Park Branch
Program Type:
Economic/Workforce Development
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...

Required
Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch
Room: Fretz Park - Lobby
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Economic/Workforce Development
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training session with one of our staff members.