Upcoming Events

Name: The American Revolution Experience Exhibit
Start: 2024-11-01
End: 2024-11-30
Location: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Revolutionary war soldiers and woman with food. Words "The American Revolution Experience Traveling Exhibit"

The American Revolution Experience Exhibit

All Day 11/1 - 11/30

Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution. To commemor...

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Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Concourse (1st Floor)

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Exhibit

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Follow the story of the American Revolution from the perspectives of ordinary citizens in this special exhibit on loan from the Daughters of the American Revolution.

Text "Native American Heritage Month" on a background of Native American beadwork.

Native American Heritage Month Programs

All Day 11/9 - 11/26

Community Events

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements. S...

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Library Branch: Community Events

Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-11), Teen, Adult, Seniors

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Civic Engagement, Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with these fun programs to celebrate, honor, and highlight the Native American community's history and achievements.

Creature Teacher, An Afternoon with Mammals!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Audelia Road - In Library at Audelia Road Branch

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience. Yes, there will be a kangaroo! Sponsored by the Audelia Road Library Friends....

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Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - In Library

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Creature Teacher will be here with seven different mammals to present to our audience.

Yes, there will be a kangaroo!

Jolly Paws Celebration!

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a sma...

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Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Family

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Dog and Cat lovers are invited to come to a special adoption event at the Pleasant Grove library!
Enjoy the holidays with your new furever best friends, take photos, and enjoy a small craft!

Nailing it! TikTok Gingerbread Houses

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll ho...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Craft time doesn't have to stop in school, welcome to our once a month, adult crafting series! This month we will make the TikTok famous gingerbread houses from Dollar Tree doll houses.

Blue Christmas: Poetry and Grief

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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While the holidays are often a time of joy and togetherness, they can also be a time of great sadness, loneliness, and even grief for some. Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will be walking us through using poetry and writing as a way to work throug

Speed Puzzling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium at Skillman Southwestern Branch

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Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players. At the designated time the teams will ...

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Library Branch: Skillman Southwestern Branch

Room: Skillman Southwestern - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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Are you a puzzle master? Do you have the need for speed? Come try out speed puzzling! Bring a team of four or join a team with other players.

An old portrait of Jane Austen has been augmented with balloons and a snazzy party hat.

A Night of Jane Austen

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more! The premier Regency author’s work is still ju...

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Adult

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 56

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Celebrate Austen’s 249th birthday with tea, a Pride and Prejudice presentation from the Friends of Jane Austen, crafts, and more!

A pokeball with a penciled outline. The ball is split in two parts, the top part is red while the bottom part is white. in between these two spaces rest two smaller circles, one within the other. Una pokebola con un contorno dibujado a lápiz. La pelota se divide en dos partes, la parte superior es roja y la parte inferior es blanca. entre estos dos espacios descansan dos círculos más pequeños, uno dentro del otro.

Teen Pokemon Trading Card Club / Club de adolescentes de cartas coleccionables de Pokémon

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater at Bachman Lake Branch

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the c...

Library Branch: Bachman Lake Branch

Room: Bachman Lake - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Teen

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

Required

Seats Remaining: 58

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Pokemon 101. Calling all aspiring trainers! Do you love Pokemon and are curious about learning how to play the card game? Come join us for a fun time going over the basics of the card game and prepare for future battles!

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Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

White Rock Hills - Children's Area

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Infant & Toddler

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

PJ Storytime

6:30pm - 7:00pm

Infant & Toddler

Lakewood - Children's Area

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Children's Area

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Families are invited to Lakewood Branch Library to enjoy a special monthly storytime in their PJs! We will be doing all of the traditional Storytime fun - in our PJs!

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Park Forest - Auditorium

Library Branch: Park Forest Branch

Room: Park Forest - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Practice the skills you need to be ready to read!

Hear stories, sing songs, jump around, and learn.

Suggested ages: 16 months - 3 years

Bilingual/Spanish Storytime (Hora de Cuentos)

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch

Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Visit the Pleasant Grove branch every Thursday morning at 10:30 am for Bilingual/Spanish Storytime!

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish and English to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under

Toddler Storytime

11:00am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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

Reading Wiz: Toddler Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm

Infant & Toddler

Skyline - Classroom

Library Branch: Skyline Branch

Room: Skyline - Classroom

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Join us for an evening story (or two!) to help your little one practice skills needed to read, communicate, and socialize!

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de cuentos

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Oak Lawn - Children's Area

Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch

Room: Oak Lawn - Children's Area

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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

Suggested ages: 3 years and younger

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Renner-Frankford - Auditorium

Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch

Room: Renner-Frankford - 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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Forest Green - Classroom 1

Library Branch: Forest Green Branch

Room: Forest Green - Classroom 1

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 to 3 years old.

Toddler Prom

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library

Room: Central Library - Kahn Pavilion (2nd Floor)

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading

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Families of children from birth to preschool are invited to Toddler Prom!

Come dressed in your favorite outfit, hear a story, sing songs, dance and learn!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch

Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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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, but all are welcome.

Hora de Cuentos

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Library Branch: Grauwyler Park Branch

Room: Grauwyler Park - Florence Jeanette Coe Meeting Room B

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Lil' Bookworms: Songs and Stories

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Enjoy an inviting space where you and your child can learn, play, and socialize with others in the community every Wednesday. Listen to stories, move to the music, and have fun!

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Audelia Road - Auditorium

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch

Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler, Preschool

Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature

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.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

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

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am

Infant & Toddler

White Rock Hills - Children's Area

Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch

Room: White Rock Hills - Children's Area

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

Bilingual Storytime / Hora de Cuentos

12:30pm - 1:00pm

Infant & Toddler

Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch

Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

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Stories, songs, and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones, y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Bilingual Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Vickery Park - Auditorium

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch

Room: Vickery Park - Auditorium

Age Group: Infant & Toddler

Program Type: Early Literacy

Event Details:

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish/English to get ready to read!
Suggested ages: 6 years old and under.

¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español/ingles para niños que quieren leer!
Para edades de 6 años y menor.

Toddler Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am

Infant & Toddler

Lakewood - Auditorium

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch

Room: Lakewood - 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

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