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4:00 PM
Teen Nerd Night trivia
If you enjoy POP culture and “NERD” culture then stop by together in a group or solo and play trivia for PRIZES! 1st, 2nd and 3rd prize     awarded.  AGES 13-17 years




2:00 PM
Pre-K Find your animal voice & Bingo
Did you know that animals have voices, too? Together we’ll     discover different animals voices, play a game of guess who, and we’ll also play a few rounds of Animal sound Bingo!  AGES 3-5 years (Caregiver must attend with child) MAX 15




6:00 PM
Science of OZ show
Join science teacher Steve Belliveau for science experiments related to The Wizard of OZ book. Other activities demonstrate bicycle wheel gyroscopes and the optics of green glasses. This family show also includes a skit about using your brain, heart and courage to follow your dreams and find home sweet home. This show is recommended for children 6 years and older.




10:30 AM
Arabic Story time
The Language Lab’s energetic and vibrant Story time Tellers will share an Arabic story, songs and traditions, all spoken in the Arabic language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. AGES 3-7yrs (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver)  MAX 15




4:00 PM
Shadow Science
We’ll be learning about Light and then we’ll do experiments to learn how light travels, and what creates shadows. This is a great program for kids who will be attending our Shadow Puppet show on June 27th at 6:30pm.  AGES 5 to 8 years old MAX 20




6:30 PM
A wild goose chase shadow puppet show
Poetry springs hilariously to life as soon as shadow puppets hit the screen! A Wild Goose Chase comprises a series of interactive vignettes and verses that illustrate key poetic devices to elementary audiences.  ALL AGES WELCOME!




11:00 AM
Toddler time
Summer fun at the Library for our littlest patrons! Together we will read a story, dance and sing to music, and learn how to play together while doing toddler sensory activities. AGES 18 months to 3 years (Caregiver must attend with child) MAX 15




10:30 AM
Spanish Story time
Join Ms. Victoria for stories, dancing, and crafts, all spoken in the   Spanish language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. AGES 3-7 years (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver) MAX 15




5:30 AM
Fourth of July
Library Closed 
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!




4:00 PM
Teen TikTok Made Me Read It
Come to the library and explore a collection of books that have been popular on TikTok. Choose a book to read, then come back to our second meeting to discuss the book and have some snacks too! Make sure to bring your Library card! AGES 13-17 years MAX 12 #BookToK




10:30 AM
Spanish Story time
Join Ms. Victoria for stories, dancing, and crafts, all spoken in the   Spanish language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. AGES 3-7 years (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver) MAX 15

4:00 PM
One Man Circus
A One Man Circus is a high energy and very interactive show for kids of all ages. Just imagine an entire circus show performed by one man only! The show is at times hilariously funny, but most of all, incredibly gripping. In fact, the most important performers emerge from the    audience. ALL AGES WELCOME!




4:00 PM
Sing-a-long Story time & Craft
Bring your singing voice! We’ll begin by reading a few books that can be sung, then we will do finger plays and rhymes that can also be sung together. Afterwards, we will be creating our own music instrument to take home. AGES 3-5 years (Caregiver must attend with child) MAX 15




6:30 PM
Summer Craft night
Beat the heat at the end of the day and join us for a craft to celebrate Summer! Making crafts can get messy—be sure to wear your play clothes! AGES 5-12 years MAX 20




10:30 AM
Polish Story time
Join Ms. Weronika for stories, songs and simple interactive activities, all spoken in the Polish language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. Ages 3—7yrs (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver) MAX 15

4:00 PM
Little Mermaid interactive movie and snack
You're invited to act out favorite scenes, shout out favorite lines, and sing along to favorite songs. Snack included! AGES 6-12 years (children under 6 must attend with a caregiver 16 years+) MAX 20




2:00 PM
Slime Time
Do you love Slime? Do you love Slime of all kinds? Then this program is for you!  We’ll have a variety of slimes for you to choose to create and take home. AGES 5-12 years (children under 6 must attend with a caregiver 16 years+) MAX 20




3:00 PM
Cozy Critter's Blanket Project
This is a wonderful opportunity to give comfort to animals living in a shelter while waiting for their forever home! We are going to create blankets for the South Suburban Animal shelter! AGES 9-12 years MAX 20




11:00 AM
Toddler time
Summer fun at the Library for our littlest patrons! Together we will read a story, dance and sing to music, and learn how to play together while doing toddler sensory activities. AGES 18 months to 3 years (Caregiver must attend with child) MAX 15




10:30 AM
Arabic Story time
The Language Lab’s energetic and vibrant Story time Tellers will share an Arabic story, songs and traditions, all spoken in the Arabic language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. AGES 3-7yrs (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver)  MAX 15

4:00 PM
Dave's traveling reptiles
This show can be best described as an up-close, live,           extremely interactive or "hands on" experience about reptiles and amphibians from around the world. The show blends education and a unique style of humor to form a totally original experience that makes this presentation every bit as entertaining as it is educational! ALL AGES WELCOME!




6:30 PM
Pre-K Use your words
This program will help preschoolers identify emotions and present some social-emotional learning based ways for them to use their words—and find their voices! We’ll also create Calm down bottles.  AGES 3-5 years (Caregiver must attend with child) MAX 15




2:00 PM
Who's that Superhero?
Use your superpowers of creative writing and imagination. Children are going to use their own voices and create a new superhero. AGES 6 to 8 years MAX 20




4:00 PM
Teen TikTok Made Me Read It
 Our second meeting to discuss the book you chose on July 7th and have some snacks too! Make sure to bring your Library card for more check outs! AGES 13-17 years MAX 12 #BookToK




10:30 AM
Polish Story time
Join Ms. Weronika for stories, songs and simple interactive activities, all spoken in the Polish language. Registration begins 30 minutes before program. Ages 3—7yrs (children under the age of 5 must attend with caregiver) MAX 15

4:00 PM
Culture Shock Chicago
Don’t miss this end of Summer  Reading event! Culture shock Chicago will show us how hip hop culture and the elements of hip hop dance can help us be  successful in school and in life! We’ll also learn about how we use dance to make Positive Choices in health and fitness. If you’re ready to get up and dance, this is the show for you! ALL AGES WELCOME!