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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Colorful Flower Art
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch:
Lakeview Branch
Event Details:
Lakeview Branch is learning about native plants! We invite you to celebrate these fantastic flora by crafting flowers of your own.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Mother's Day Grab Bag
All Day
5/1–5/10
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Event Details:
To celebrate all the incredible mothers, the Lincoln Branch Library will have Mother’s Day grab bags with fun-filled gifts in them. Bags will be available on a first come, first served basis so pick one up while supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Beaded Suncatcher Teen Craft To-Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Pick up materials to make a beaded suncatcher at home! Available while supplies last.
Spring Crafts to Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a spring-themed craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
STEM to Go
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Pick up a STEM kit at the Information Desk to take home. It includes materials and simple instructions you'll need to complete the craft. While supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Teen Book Box
All Day
5/1–5/31
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for May, June and July with:
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
May-Jun
2026
Games 4 Grades
All Day
5/1–6/30
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:
Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Main Library
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Crafts to Go
All Day
5/1–5/30
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years),
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Multiple Locations
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
Aug-Jun
2025
Children's Reading Challenge
08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm
Multiple Locations
Library Branch:
Multiple Locations
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type:
Reading Challenge
Event Details:
For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
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This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Fun Time Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type:
Storytime
Event Details:
Join us for a family-friendly storytime!
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)
12:15pm–12:45pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main LL2 Auditorium
Event Details:
Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
McClure Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Puzzle Club
3:00pm–5:00pm
McClure Branch
Library Branch:
McClure Branch
Room:
McClure Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years),
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults,
All ages
Event Details:
Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!
Disclaimer(s)
Accompanying Adults
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
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This event is in the "All ages" group
This event is in the "All ages" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Seed Shakers Craft
3:30pm–4:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group:
All ages
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Want an easy way to embrace nature and encourage biodiversity? Seed Shakers are the perfect way to do it! Taking salt and pepper shakers and a variety of seeds, you can make your own easy way to spread native wildlife to your lawn.
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This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Thursday STEAM Train
4:00pm–5:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Room:
Lincoln Room
Age Group:
Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type:
STEM
Event Details:
Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Lincoln Branch
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
Tiffany D. Jackson Author Visit
6:00pm–7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch:
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years),
Adults
Event Details:
Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a sit down discussion with Tiffany D. Jackson, 2025 Margaret A. Edwards award recipient and author of popular teen books like Grown, Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, and more.
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This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
May
7
2026
Thu
A Place to Call Home: Understanding Asian Americans in Illinois Through Narratives with Dr. Ada Cheng
6:30pm–7:30pm
North Branch
Library Branch:
North Branch
Room:
North McKenzie Room
Event Details:
Dr. Cheng shares her personal narratives to delineate her migration journey from Taiwan to the United States as well as to Illinois.
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