Name: Illinois Libraries Present ~ The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson
Start: 2025-04-10T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-10T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Please register at the link provided in the description.

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All Day	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. St. Patrick’s Day Beaded Bracelet Craft All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: This month, Make-It-Take-It will be a St. Patrick’s Day craft kit to create a lucky beaded bracelet to wear. While supplies last!		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Stained Glass Suncatcher Craft All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up supplies to make your own stained glass suncatcher. Available while supplies last.
	This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Women's History Month Scavenger Hunt All Day 3/1 - 3/31 Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Celebrate Women's History Month by participating in our Scavenger Hunt. Find the faces of famous and influential women in Illinois history hidden around the library and come to the desk for a prize. Available all month.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Book Box All Day 4/1 - 4/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: A teen subscription box with books and other treats to pick up all summer long.
10 am						This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Bookmark of the Month: Sharpie Tie-Dye 10:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults McClure Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 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 a sharpie tie-dye technique.
11 am				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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Anything Goes Art! 11:30am - 1:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library 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. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Bring your imagination, your curiosity, and your inventive spirit. Our closet cleanout leads to this open-ended art opportunity which has no directions, no assumptions, and no rules. 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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Adulting 101- Digital Literacy 11:00am - 12:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Main Library This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: A part of our Adulting 101 series for teens, come to the Main Library to learn more about how to stay safe online!
12 pm				This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Escape the Beehive 12:00pm - 6:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) North Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 90 Event Details: Come join us for an escape room! In teams of up to five people, you will have 15 minutes to find your way out of the Beehive. All ages over five are welcome, though younger players may need the help of an adult to solve some of the puzzles.
1 pm		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Fandom Perler Beads 1:30pm - 2:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Come make a geeky creation from a variety of fandoms like Marvel, Mario, F.N.A.F., etc., using perler beads! Perler art is easy to do and looks like pixelated art once completed. For high school students.		This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Video Game Café 1:30pm - 3:45pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Spend your spring break connecting with other kids through video games. We have Super Smash Bros. and Mario Kart available to play, but if you would like to play another game feel free to bring your own and play it on our system.
2 pm				This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime & Manga Club 2:00pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Join us after school to discuss the latest anime and manga, watch an episode and vibe with fellow fans. Snacks provided.	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. Thursday Afternoon Craft-tivity 2:00pm - 3:30pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), 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 "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. Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us monthly for a fun activity or craft, adjusted for all ages & skill levels. As supply lasts. Exact activities offered subject to change.	This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Teen Digital Art Club 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Love drawing but don't love paying for art supplies? Join our Teen Digital Art club where we have brand new drawing tablets for you to learn and use. Polish your digital art skills and learn just how fun this hobby can be! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Prom/Formal Wear Swap Shop 2:00pm - 4:00pm 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. Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Looking to get rid of your old Prom-wear? Or maybe looking for something new-to-you to wear to the Prom? Come to our formal wear swap, where you can drop off gently-used formal wear and/or pick out something new. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Anime Club 2:30pm - 3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Movie Event Details: This casual group for high school students is perfect for new or longtime fans of anime. We will be watching anime and enjoying snacks.
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5 pm					This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. Shrinky Dink Keychains and Earrings 5:00pm - 6:15pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch At Capacity Registration This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group. This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. At Capacity Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Registration Required Seats Remaining: 16 Event Details: Join the Lincoln Branch for a fun spring break Shrinky Dink craft! Create your very own keychains and/or pair of earrings! We bring the supplies, you bring your creativity. Sign up online or by calling us at 309-497-2600.

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