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This event is in the "All ages" group.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online

11:00am - 12:00pm
Children of all ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Be Internet Awesome is an online program for parents and young children to help them learn how to stay safe and informed on the internet. Join us to learn about this 5-step approach to play, learn, and stay safe online!

 

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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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Assistive Technology Day

1:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Modern technology changes every day, and that certainly includes assistive technology!  Do you or a loved one need assistive technology for mobility, vision, hearing, speech/communication, or other daily needs?  Then make sure to join us

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Drop-in: DIY for Dad

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Make something special for Dad (or another important person in your life) in time for Father's Day.  We'll provide supplies and some ideas for inspiration, you bring the creativity! 

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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.

Dress for a Mess

This activity involves some materials that may get messy.  Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025

2:00pm - 4:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

We're excited to announce our lineup for 2025! Our concerts are always free and open to all ages!

January 26 – Harvest Sons

February 23 – Bones Jugs

March 16 – Roundstone Buskers

April 13 – Still Shine

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Jamar Nicholas Author Visit

10:00am - 11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Have you ever wished you could get superpowers and become...extraordinary?? That's exactly what happens in Jamar Nicholas' series, Leon the Extraordinary.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Adam Larson Quintet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Lightwell
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Originally from Normal, IL, Adam Larson is an American saxophonist, composer and author. Adam began playing saxophone at the age of 11 and hasn't stopped.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Pride Bracelet & Pin Making Workshop

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come out and make bracelets and pins with us to celebrate pride month. (Or, really whatever you want!)

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Pride Rocks! Painting Rocks ╰(*°▽°*)╯🎨

3:30pm - 5:30pm
All ages
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop on in to paint some rocks about why Pride Rocks!! We'll bring the rocks, paint, brushes, and snacks, all you have to do is bring yourself and some friends to celebrate Pride Month :) 

 

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/15 - 6/18
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Level Up At Your Library: Reptile Olympics!

10:30am - 11:30am
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Join staff from Forest Park Nature Center to learn about reptiles and amphibians, including what makes them special, how they move, and where they’re found. This is an interactive program, and participants will learn through puzzles, activiti

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Juneteenth Bling!

3:00pm - 4:30pm
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Celebrate Juneteenth in style by creating themed keychains, bracelets, necklaces, & earrings!

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Juneteenth Trivia

4:30pm - 5:45pm
All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Test your knowledge of Black history and pop culture. Teams are encouraged but not required! Who will take home the glory?

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.

Closed for Juneteenth

All Day
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Scrabble Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/20 - 6/28
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for letter tiles throughout the children's section. How many words can you form with the letters that you find?

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.

Special Storytime: LGBTQ+ Pride Month

10:30am - 11:00am
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Beehive Storytime Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come and join us for a very special Storytime celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month. Children of all ages welcome, but mostly geared towards ages 2-6.

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.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Food Truck Fridays

11:00am - 2:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out to support a local food truck every third Friday of the month, from May to July!

This event is in the "All ages" group.
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Come out and join us for a summer series on the popular table top roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons. Each week will cover a different topic related to the game.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Do Art Productions

10:00am - 10:45am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Join in on the Summer fun with Jerry Do Art Productions.

This event is in the "All ages" group.

Family Concert: Gincy!

2:00pm - 3:00pm
All ages
North Branch
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: All ages
Event Details:

Join us at North Branch for a family music concert from Gincy, a Chicago-area musician with a message!  Gincy's original music promotes peace, love, and kindness. 

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.

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Clue Scavenger Hunt

All Day 6/29 - 7/2
Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Lakeview Branch
Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years)
Event Details:

Pick up a scavenger hunt board at the desk and hunt for Clue game pieces throughout the children's section. Once you find the pieces, can you figure out who did it and where?

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Children of all ages
North Branch
Registration
Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Children of all ages
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

We've got giant Jenga and Connect 4 (these and normal-sized games will be available in the Beehive for friends to play while they wait for their round to begin), but that is FAR from all!

This event is in the "Children of all ages" group.

David Casas Magic

10:00am - 11:00am
Children of all ages
Lincoln Branch
Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Children of all ages
Event Details:

Let's level up with a magic show from David Casas. He's known for his fast-paced interactive magic show that features mind-blowing magic with hilarious, family friendly comedy, and plenty of audience participation.