Name: Kid Librarian
Start: 2024-10-01
End: 2024-12-31
Location: Lincoln Branch

Kid Librarian

All Day 10/1 - 12/31

Lincoln Branch

Age Group:

Children of all ages

Event Details:

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian? Visit us and fill out...

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Age Group: Children of all ages

Event Details:

Calling all students at Elise Ford Allen, C.T. Vivian, Annie Jo Gordon, Harold B. Dawson, Trewyn and Whittier! Want to be Lincoln Branch's next Kid Librarian?

22VA Veteran Art Show

All Day 11/11 - 1/3

Main Gallery at Main Library

Age Group:

All ages

Event Details:

22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main Gallery

Age Group: All ages

Event Details:

22 Veteran Artists (VA) 22 strives to encourage veterans, especially those battling post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to express themselves through visual and creative arts as an element of therapy.

Catch the Gingerbread Person

All Day 12/1 - 12/23

Lakeview Branch

Age Group:

Children of all ages

Event Details:

You CAN catch the gingerbread person! Every night in December our gingerbread person will escape their house and hide somewhere in the children's section. If you're the first kid t...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Age Group: Children of all ages

Event Details:

You CAN catch the gingerbread person! Every night in December our gingerbread person will escape their house and hide somewhere in the children's section.

Embroidery Hoop Ornament - craft to go for adults!

All Day 12/1 - 12/31

Lincoln Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last.

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

This month, pick up an embroidery hoop ornament craft kit to complete at home! While supplies last.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club

12/16/2024 @ 9:00am to 12/21/2024 @ 6:00pm

McClure Branch

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start? Join us in the Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice Club where you can pick up a packet with a spi...

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Registration

At Capacity

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Age Group: Adults

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 25

Event Details:

Are you wanting to add a little spice to your meals but don't know where to start?

Illinois Libraries Present ~ Little Women: The Musical

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 12:00pm

Virtual

Program Type:

Virtual

Age Group:

All ages

Event Details:

Little Women: The MusicalPlease register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/experience-little-women-the-musical-at-home-tickets-922129282507Registration will be limited to 3000 tot...

Virtual Event

Library Branch: Virtual

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Virtual

Event Details:

Little Women: The Musical

Autism Resource Group

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Are you a parent of a child or teen with Autism Spectrum Disorder? Join us on the third Saturday of each month for resource sharing and support.

Saturday Family Storytime

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am

North Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for a weekend storytime the whole family will enjoy! Our suggested age range is 0-7, but children of all ages are welcome.

Sit and Stitch

Sunday, December 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

North Seminar Room at North Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Seminar Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Bring a sewing project to work on, and sit and get tips, insight, guidance, and comraderie! All ages and skill levels welcome.

Wiggles Worms Baby Lapsit Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am

North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followe...

Library Branch: North Branch

Room: North Beehive Storytime Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-24 months.

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.

Closing early

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:00pm

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

All locations will close at 6pm on December 23.

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Description:

All locations will close at 6pm on December 23.

Christmas Eve

All Day

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Christmas Day

All Day

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Yoga with Adriene

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of her 30-minute yoga videos o...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

Snowstorm in a Jar Science Experiment

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Program Type:

STEM

Age Group:

Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Event Details:

Create a snowstorm in a jar while learning about the science behind the chemical reaction that creates the "snowstorm". Seating is limited, registration required.

At Capacity

Registration

At Capacity

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: STEM

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Event Details:

Create a snowstorm in a jar while learning about the science behind the chemical reaction that creates the "snowstorm". Seating is limited, registration required.

Shimmering Crystals

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Event Details:

Create some colorful and shimmery gemstones to take home and admire this winter. This is an easy technique with low mess. These crystals may start to fall apart with age, so we'll ...

At Capacity

Registration

At Capacity

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years)

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Seats Remaining: 6

Event Details:

Create some colorful and shimmery gemstones to take home and admire this winter. This is an easy technique with low mess.

Drop In: DIY Disco Ball

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm

Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

All ages

Event Details:

Get out of the house and make a festive decoration to ring in the new year. You'll use tissue paper and shiny cardstock to craft your very own disco ball. All materials...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room

Age Group: All ages

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Event Details:

Get out of the house and make a festive decoration to ring in the new year. You'll use tissue paper and shiny cardstock to craft your very own disco ball. All materials provided. Low mess. All ages welcome.

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.

Film Club

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Drama genre and watching the award winning "Carol". Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, a young photographer falls for an...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Movie

Event Details:

For this month's Film Club, we will be looking at the Drama genre and watching the award winning "Carol". Starring Cate Blanchett and Rooney Mara, a young photographer falls for an older woman.

Neurodivergent Network

Sunday, December 29, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied. This month we will be sharing our favorite things during our Special I...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Room

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. Light refreshments will be supplied.

Open Play Time

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am

McClure Room at McClure Branch

Age Group:

Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Library Branch: McClure Branch

Room: McClure Room

Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)

Event Details:

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Countdown to Noon

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm

Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch

Age Group:

Children of all ages

Event Details:

Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown ...

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch

Room: Lakeview Storytime Room

Age Group: Children of all ages

Event Details:

Let your little ones ring in the new year by counting down to noon! We'll have coloring pages, crafts, snacks, a photo booth, and dancing! At 11:45 we'll start a special countdown to noon and lead some guided songs and dances.

Yoga with Adriene

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of her 30-minute yoga videos o...

Library Branch: Main Library

Room: Main LL2 Auditorium

Age Group: Adults

Event Details:

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 11:45pm

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch, Multiple Locations, Off Site, Virtual

Closed for New Year's Day

All Day

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

Closing

Branches:

Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch

Description:

Happy New Year! All locations will be closed on Jan 1, 2025

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