This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 5:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 6 2025 Fri Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 5:30pm North Branch 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online 11:00am - 12:00pm Children of all ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Be Internet Awesome- A Kid's Guide to Staying Safe Online 11:00am - 12:00pm 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! 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. Jun 7 2025 Sat Assistive Technology Day 1:00pm - 4:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 7 2025 Sat Assistive Technology Day 1:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Jun 8 2025 Sun Drop-in: DIY for Dad 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Drop-in: DIY for Dad 2:00pm - 3:30pm 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! 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. 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. Jun 8 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 8 2025 Sun Music in the McKenzie ~ 2025 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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 SonsFebruary 23 – Bones JugsMarch 16 – Roundstone BuskersApril 13 – Still Shine
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Jamar Nicholas Author Visit 10:00am - 11:00am Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Jamar Nicholas Author Visit 10:00am - 11:00am 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. Jun 12 2025 Thu Adam Larson Quintet 6:00pm - 7:00pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 12 2025 Thu Adam Larson Quintet 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri 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 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Pride Bracelet & Pin Making Workshop 1:00pm - 2:30pm 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. Jun 13 2025 Fri Pride Rocks! Painting Rocks ╰(*°▽°*)╯🎨 3:30pm - 5:30pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Pride Rocks! Painting Rocks ╰(*°▽°*)╯🎨 3:30pm - 5:30pm 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. Jun 15 - 18 2025 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 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. Jun 15 - 18 2025 Scrabble Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/15 - 6/18 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. Jun 18 2025 Wed Level Up At Your Library: Reptile Olympics! 10:30am - 11:30am Children of all ages North Branch Registration This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Level Up At Your Library: Reptile Olympics! 10:30am - 11:30am North Branch 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. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Bling! 3:00pm - 4:30pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Bling! 3:00pm - 4:30pm 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. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Trivia 4:30pm - 5:45pm All ages McClure Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Juneteenth Trivia 4:30pm - 5:45pm 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.
Jun 19 2025 Thu Closed for Juneteenth All Day Some Branches Closing Jun 19 2025 Thu Closing Closed for Juneteenth All Day 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. Jun 20 - 28 2025 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 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. Jun 20 - 28 2025 Scrabble Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/20 - 6/28 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri 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 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Special Storytime: LGBTQ+ Pride Month 10:30am - 11:00am 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Food Truck Fridays 11:00am - 2:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Food Truck Fridays 11:00am - 2:00pm 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. Jun 20 2025 Fri Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 5:30pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri Level Up at Your Library: Crash Course - Dungeons & Dragons 4:00pm - 5:30pm North Branch 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. Jun 22 2025 Sun Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children of all ages North Branch Registration This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 22 2025 Sun Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! - Candyland 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Branch 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. Jun 24 2025 Tue Do Art Productions 10:00am - 10:45am Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 24 2025 Tue Do Art Productions 10:00am - 10:45am 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. Jun 28 2025 Sat Family Concert: Gincy! 2:00pm - 3:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 28 2025 Sat Family Concert: Gincy! 2:00pm - 3:00pm 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. Jun-Jul 2025 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 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. Jun-Jul 2025 Clue Scavenger Hunt All Day 6/29 - 7/2 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. Jun 29 2025 Sun Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior 1:00pm - 3:00pm Children of all ages North Branch Registration This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 29 2025 Sun Level Up at Your Library: Giant Games! Monopoly Junior 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Branch 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. Jul 1 2025 Tue David Casas Magic 10:00am - 11:00am Children of all ages Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jul 1 2025 Tue David Casas Magic 10:00am - 11:00am 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.