This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 20 2026 Wed Afterschool STEAM: DIY Kaleidoscope 3:45pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Park Forest - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 20 2026 Wed Afterschool STEAM: DIY Kaleidoscope 3:45pm–5:00pm Park Forest - Auditorium Library Branch: Park Forest Branch Room: Park Forest - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: We will make our own kaleidoscopes using a cardboard tube, mirrored sheets, a bendy straw, cardstock paper, markers and tape.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu After School STEAM 3:30pm–4:30pm School Age (ages 6-12) Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu After School STEAM 3:30pm–4:30pm Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Join us every Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 PM for hands-on crafts that spark creativity and curiosity! Every week, you can color, create, and explore fun new activities.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Homework Help at the library 4:00pm–4:45pm School Age (ages 6-12) Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Homework Help at the library 4:00pm–4:45pm Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: 📚 Need a little homework help? Kids ages 6–12 can bring their questions to the library and get help from our staff. 📚
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Handprint Stegosaurus Mural 4:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Handprint Stegosaurus Mural 4:00pm–5:00pm Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Help the library prepare for T-rexcellent summer with this hand print craft! Create a stegosaurus to add to our big dinosaur themed mural in the library!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Game Day! 4:00pm–6:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Forest Green - Classroom 2 This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Game Day! 4:00pm–6:00pm Forest Green - Classroom 2 Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2 Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Calling all gamers!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Afterschool STEAM 4:30pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 21 2026 Thu Afterschool STEAM 4:30pm–5:00pm Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 Library Branch: Lochwood Branch Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Thursdays afterschool we explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math through fun and creative projects! Recommended for ages 6 to 11 years old.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 22 2026 Fri Three in a Row 4:00pm–4:45pm School Age (ages 6-12) Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 22 2026 Fri Three in a Row 4:00pm–4:45pm Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area Library Branch: Arcadia Park Branch Room: Arcadia Park - Story Children's Area Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Let’s Play Three in a Row! Take turns, think fast, and be the first to line up three and win!¡Juguemos al tres en raya! ¡Juega por turnos, piensa rápido y sé el primero en alinear tres y ganar!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group May 23 2026 Sat Intellichoice Math Tutoring 10:00am–12:00pm School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17) Renner-Frankford - Study Room B This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group May 23 2026 Sat Intellichoice Math Tutoring 10:00am–12:00pm Renner-Frankford - Study Room B Library Branch: Renner Frankford Branch Room: Renner-Frankford - Study Room B Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17) 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.
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group May 23 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–3:30pm Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+) Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group May 23 2026 Sat Dungeons & Dragons 1:00pm–3:30pm Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 Library Branch: Prairie Creek Branch Room: Prairie Creek - Study Room 1 Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Slay monsters, gather treasure and go on adventures with friends old and new! Dungeons & Dragons sessions, led by Thomas Acebo, meet every second and fourth Saturday of the month.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 23 2026 Sat Crafternoon: Hawaiian Leis 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Forest Green - Children's Area This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 23 2026 Sat Crafternoon: Hawaiian Leis 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Green - Children's Area Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - Children's Area Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with a craft that commemorates the lei, a type of garland popular in Polynesia and the Philippines.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 23 2026 Sat Kids Maker Studio 2:00pm–3:30pm School Age (ages 6-12) Mountain Creek - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 23 2026 Sat Kids Maker Studio 2:00pm–3:30pm Mountain Creek - Auditorium Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Spark creativity and let imagination take center stage! Kid’s Maker Studio is the place where young creators explore art, build cool projects, and try hands-on activities that stretch both creativity and confidence.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 26 2026 Tue Solar Art 4:30pm–5:30pm School Age (ages 6-12) Mountain Creek - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 26 2026 Tue Solar Art 4:30pm–5:30pm Mountain Creek - Auditorium Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Get ready to shine bright with a little science and a lot of sunlight!
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Sensory Time 10:00am–10:30am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Lakewood - Auditorium This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Baby Sensory Time 10:00am–10:30am Lakewood - Auditorium Library Branch: Lakewood Branch Room: Lakewood - Auditorium Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: For better development, babies require experiences that help them understand the world around them. Come spend 30 minutes in a controlled environment where you will learn how to stimulate your baby's senses.
This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Motor Skill Time 10:30am–11:00am Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Lakewood - Auditorium This event is in the "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group May 27 2026 Wed Motor Skill Time 10:30am–11:00am Lakewood - Auditorium Library Branch: Lakewood Branch Room: Lakewood - Auditorium Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Children's senses are developed through guided play. Come practice your little ones' fine and gross motor skills for 30 minutes and learn at the same time how to continue the stimulation at home.
This event is in the "Family" group May 27 2026 Wed After School Cinema 3:30pm–5:00pm Family Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium This event is in the "Family" group May 27 2026 Wed After School Cinema 3:30pm–5:00pm Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium Library Branch: Kleberg-Rylie Branch Room: Kleberg-Rylie - Auditorium Age Group: Family Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Bring the family for a kid-friendly movie screening. Repeats weekly.
This event is in the "Family" group May 27 2026 Wed Perler Bead Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Family Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room This event is in the "Family" group May 27 2026 Wed Perler Bead Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room Library Branch: Lakewood Branch Room: Lakewood - Eloise Sherman Conference Room Age Group: Family Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Crafters unite! Join us at the Lakewood Library to make perler bead creations. Each month we will be making a different themed masterpiece. All skill-levels are welcome.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 27 2026 Wed Book Tasting 3:45pm–4:45pm School Age (ages 6-12) Polk-Wisdom - In Library This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 27 2026 Wed Book Tasting 3:45pm–4:45pm Polk-Wisdom - In Library Library Branch: Polk-Wisdom Branch Room: Polk-Wisdom - In Library Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Come build Legos with us. Who can make the best creation?
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 28 2026 Thu Lego Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Hampton-Illinois - In Library This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 28 2026 Thu Lego Challenge 4:00pm–5:00pm Hampton-Illinois - In Library Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: On the 4th Thursday of every month, we will have a themed Lego Challenge where we will create Lego masterpieces based on that month's theme.Work solo or in a team and flex your imagination and creation skills!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 28 2026 Thu Game Day! 4:00pm–6:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Forest Green - Classroom 2 This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 28 2026 Thu Game Day! 4:00pm–6:00pm Forest Green - Classroom 2 Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - Classroom 2 Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Calling all gamers!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 29 2026 Fri Craft with Curiosity 3:45pm–4:45pm School Age (ages 6-12) Mountain Creek - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 29 2026 Fri Craft with Curiosity 3:45pm–4:45pm Mountain Creek - Auditorium Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch Room: Mountain Creek - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Let curiosity take the lead and creativity follow! This afternoon activity blends creativity with learning, giving kids the chance to make fun, hands-on projects while exploring new concepts and ideas.
This event is in the "Family" group May 30 2026 Sat Secrets of the Pond 1:00pm–2:00pm Family Mountain Creek - Lawn Area This event is in the "Family" group May 30 2026 Sat Secrets of the Pond 1:00pm–2:00pm Mountain Creek - Lawn Area Library Branch: Mountain Creek Branch Room: Mountain Creek - Lawn Area Age Group: Family Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Dive into the mysteries beneath the surface during this family-friendly “Secrets of the Pond” day!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 30 2026 Sat Crafternoon: Lily Pad Leapers 2:00pm–3:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Forest Green - Children's Area This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group May 30 2026 Sat Crafternoon: Lily Pad Leapers 2:00pm–3:00pm Forest Green - Children's Area Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - Children's Area Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Hop into summer with this simple lily pad craft! Make a layered paper lily pad, complete with a froggy friend to sit on top.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Lego Laboratory 3:45pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) Park Forest - Auditorium This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 3 2026 Wed Lego Laboratory 3:45pm–5:00pm Park Forest - Auditorium Library Branch: Park Forest Branch Room: Park Forest - Auditorium Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: Flex your engineering skills and creative muscles with building bricks! Each month will have a different theme.All supplies provided.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Mini Master Builders 4:00pm–5:00pm School Age (ages 6-12) White Rock Hills - Classroom A This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jun 4 2026 Thu Mini Master Builders 4:00pm–5:00pm White Rock Hills - Classroom A Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Out-of-School Time/Summer Reading Event Details: This is a hands-on, creativity-packed Lego program designed to spark imagination and build problem-solving skills in kids!