This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Branch 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are 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.
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 "Children of all ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. June: Jackson Pollock(no session in July due to holiday)August: Andy WarholSeptember: Frida Kahlo
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Level Up at Your Library: Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm - 5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Jun 14 2025 Sat Level Up at Your Library: Teen/Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 13 Event Details: Ages 10-18. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed for teens and tweens. Learn the basics of the game and have fun!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 16 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Branch 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.
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 "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Crafting for Adults - Ceramic Tile Coasters 10:30am - 12:30pm Adults North Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Crafting for Adults - Ceramic Tile Coasters 10:30am - 12:30pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5
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. 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 August!
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 20 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. June: Jackson Pollock(no session in July due to holiday)August: Andy WarholSeptember: Frida Kahlo
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime 3:00pm - 3:30pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 21 2025 Sat Wiggle Worms Weekend Storytime 3:00pm - 3:30pm North Branch 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.
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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 23 2025 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Branch 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.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Busy Bees Evening Storytime: Award Winners 6:00pm - 7:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 25 2025 Wed Busy Bees Evening Storytime: Award Winners 6:00pm - 7:00pm North Branch 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are 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.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Craft and Hobby Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Craft and Hobby Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Crafting for Adults - Ceramic Tile Coasters 6:00pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Crafting for Adults - Ceramic Tile Coasters 6:00pm - 7:30pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 18
This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 26 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am - 11:00am North Branch 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are 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.
This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Craft and Hobby Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Craft and Hobby Swap 1:00pm - 3:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Children of all ages North Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri First Friday Art for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore your creativity with art projects based on a different famous artist every month. Dress for a mess. June: Jackson Pollock(no session in July due to holiday)August: Andy WarholSeptember: Frida Kahlo
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults North Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Jun 27 2025 Fri Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Study Room III Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re
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.