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Monday, June 19, 2023 |
4:00 PM | Teen Nerd Night trivia | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Tuesday, June 20, 2023 |
2:00 PM | Pre-K Find your animal voice & Bingo | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Thursday, June 22, 2023 |
6:00 PM | Science of OZ show | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Lower Level Contact: Description: 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. |
Saturday, June 24, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Arabic Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Monday, June 26, 2023 |
4:00 PM | Shadow Science | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Tuesday, June 27, 2023 |
6:30 PM | A wild goose chase shadow puppet show | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Lower Level Contact: Description: 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! |
Friday, June 30, 2023 |
11:00 AM | Toddler time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Saturday, July 1, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Spanish Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Tuesday, July 4, 2023 |
5:30 AM | Fourth of July | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Contact: Description: Library Closed Have a happy and safe Fourth of July! |
Friday, July 7, 2023 |
4:00 PM | Teen TikTok Made Me Read It | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Saturday, July 8, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Spanish Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Lower Level Contact: Description: 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! |
Tuesday, July 11, 2023 |
4:00 PM | Sing-a-long Story time & Craft | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Thursday, July 13, 2023 |
6:30 PM | Summer Craft night | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Saturday, July 15, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Polish Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Monday, July 17, 2023 |
2:00 PM | Slime Time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Wednesday, July 19, 2023 |
3:00 PM | Cozy Critter's Blanket Project | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Friday, July 21, 2023 |
11:00 AM | Toddler time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Saturday, July 22, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Arabic Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Lower Level Contact: Description: 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! |
Tuesday, July 25, 2023 |
6:30 PM | Pre-K Use your words | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Wednesday, July 26, 2023 |
2:00 PM | Who's that Superhero? | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Friday, July 28, 2023 |
4:00 PM | Teen TikTok Made Me Read It | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 |
Saturday, July 29, 2023 |
10:30 AM | Polish Story time | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Children's Activity room Contact: Description: 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 | ![]() |
![]() | Location: Lower Level Contact: Description: 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! |
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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!
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Monday, June 19, 2023
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
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
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
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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.
Saturday, June 24, 2023
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
Monday, June 26, 2023
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
Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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!
Friday, June 30, 2023
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
Saturday, July 1, 2023
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
Tuesday, July 4, 2023
5:30 AM
Fourth of July

Library Closed
Have a happy and safe Fourth of July!
Friday, July 7, 2023
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
Saturday, July 8, 2023
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!
Tuesday, July 11, 2023
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
Thursday, July 13, 2023
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
Saturday, July 15, 2023
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
Monday, July 17, 2023
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
Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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
Friday, July 21, 2023
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
Saturday, July 22, 2023
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!
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
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
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
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
Friday, July 28, 2023
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
Saturday, July 29, 2023
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!