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Unplug Illinois: Mason Jar Lid Sun Catchers

07/11/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/12/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Trying to figure out what to do with all that unplugged time on July 12? Pick up a sun catcher kit and add a little joy to your living space. While supplies last.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bookmark of the Month: Embroidered Flowers

10:00am - 11:30am
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Create this month's bookmark of the month using beginner embroidery skills. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Herbs and Spice and Everything Nice

07/14/2025 @ 9:00am - 07/19/2025 @ 6:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

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

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Iron Giant

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Baby Art

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group.

Paint Along with Skye: Alien Abduction

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (13 to 18 years)
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided. Please register to ensure enough seats are available.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Easy Bracelets for Adults

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Registration
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Does your jewelry box need a refresh? Join us for an afternoon of bracelet making fun. Adults only. Registration required.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.

January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Sign and Sing Storytime with Communication Junction

10:30am - 11:00am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Communication Junction for a 30 minute interactive Sign and Sing Storytime. This story time is great for children ages 0-5 and is created around a theme, filled with stories, songs, movement and bubbles.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chillhop Meditation

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adults
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Known for its calming atmosphere, chillhop is a popular genre of electronic music that blends hip-hop elements with smooth melodies and jazzy samples. Drop-in! Let’s chill and center ourselves midweek to finish strong.  

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

Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: The Road to El Dorado

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
McClure Branch
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group.

Open Play Time

10:30am - 11:30am
Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)
McClure Branch
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.