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Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
Read and Play Everyone
Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Me & My Grown-Up Storytime
Me & My Grown-Up Storytime
For 3 and 4 year-olds with their grown-up (no younger siblings allowed). This transitional storytime is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent storytime. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Registration required. Sign […]
3 events,
Read and Play Everyone
Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
2 events,
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
3 events,
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
CANCELLED – Free ESL Classes
CANCELLED – Free ESL Classes
CANCELLED JANUARY 30. Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
1 event,
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
0 events,
0 events,
4 events,
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
Read and Play Everyone
Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Me & My Grown-Up Storytime
Me & My Grown-Up Storytime
For 3 and 4 year-olds with their grown-up (no younger siblings allowed). This transitional storytime is perfect for the little one who’s not ready for independent storytime. Grown-ups will stay in the room and actively participate in the program with their child. Features simple stories, rhymes, movement activities, songs, and art experiences. Registration required. Sign […]
4 events,
Read and Play Everyone
Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
Pizza & Pages – Grades 6 – 8
Pizza & Pages – Grades 6 – 8
We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! Meets from 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Call 630-552-2025 to register.
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
2 events,
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
4 events,
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
Pizza & Pages – Grades 6 – 8
Pizza & Pages – Grades 6 – 8
We’ll all read the same book before the meeting, talk about it, and have some pizza! Meets from 4:45 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Call 630-552-2025 to register.
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
1 event,
Rhyme Time
Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
1 event,
New Life for Old Bags
New Life for Old Bags
Help turn plastic shopping bags into sleeping mats for the homeless. For more information contact Ceil Carey at jackandceil@att.net or 708-846-1704. No registration required.
0 events,
2 events,
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Fused Glass Art
Fused Glass Art
Create a fused glass dish to take home. Artist Jeanne Dennis will lead participants in this free program. Registration required. Call 630-552-2030 or stop by the library.
1 event,
Readtaculars — Bird Buddies
Readtaculars — Bird Buddies
For independent students in grades K – 3 only. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Be a friend to the birds! We’ll share stories, create a bird feeder, and decorate a simple bird house.
2 events,
Sounds Fun
Sounds Fun
Targeted to children ages 3-6, with an adult. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Explore letter sounds and handwriting in a fun, interactive, and multisensory way. We’ll have a variety of phonics stations for self-paced exploration.
Sounds Fun
Sounds Fun
Targeted to children ages 3-6, with an adult. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Explore letter sounds and handwriting in a fun, interactive, and multisensory way. We’ll have a variety of phonics stations for self-paced exploration.
3 events,
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Writers’ Group
Writers’ Group
Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required.
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0 events,
0 events,
3 events,
Messy Munchkins
Messy Munchkins
For children ages 0-5, with a grown-up. Older siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Squish and smush your way to the benefits of messy play with us! This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like, and stay for as little as […]
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Messy Munchkins
Messy Munchkins
For children ages 0-5, with a grown-up. Older siblings may wait in the Kids’ Library during the program. Call 630-552-2025 to register. Squish and smush your way to the benefits of messy play with us! This is a child-directed program. Enjoy as many of the activities as they’d like, and stay for as little as […]
0 events,
2 events,
CANCELLED – Legos at the Library
CANCELLED – Legos at the Library
All ages, children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. Walk into a room full of Legos® and Duplos® and let your imagination guide you. Creations will be displayed in the Kids’ Library after the program.
Wednesday Night Book Group
Wednesday Night Book Group
The book for February, "Sourdough", by Robin Sloan will be discussed. The book for March, "The Silence of the Girls", by Pat Barker will be available for Check Out. This group reads a variety of genres. New members are welcome any time.
4 events,
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.
Drop-In Job Search & Résumé Help
Drop-In Job Search & Résumé Help
An Illinois WorkNet representative will be available to answer your job search questions and provide résumé assistance.
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
CANCELLED -Free ESL Classes (This date only)
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
0 events,
0 events,
0 events,
5 events,
Canceled – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
Canceled – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
Canceled – Read and Play Everyone
Canceled – Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
Free ESL Classes
Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Movie Night
Movie Night
As part of BLACK HISTORY MONTH, the 1940 movie, Broken Strings will be presented, preceded by a brief introduction to the history of the black film industry (1916-1950s).
3 events,
CANCELLED – Read and Play Everyone
CANCELLED – Read and Play Everyone
For ages 2-6, with an adult. Drop in for fun with stories, songs, and free play. No registration required.
CANCELLED – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
CANCELLED – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
CANCELLED – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
CANCELLED – Independent Storytime for 3’s, 4’s, & 5’s
For independent 3-5 year-olds, without an adult. Features simple stories, music, movement activities, and a simple craft. Parents must remain in the Kids’ Library during the program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk to register.
2 events,
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
4 events,
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
Cancelled – Knit and Crochet Group
This informal group works on their own projects, discusses types and colors of yarn, and helps each other with new or tricky patterns. Participants bring their own supplies. No registration required.
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]
CANCELLED – Free ESL Classes
CANCELLED – Free ESL Classes
Led by local volunteer Betty Ross, this informal group meets to develop and increase English language speaking and reading skills. Newcomers welcome any time.
Writers’ Group
Writers’ Group
Come join other writers to discuss your work. Open to adults and high school students. No registration required.
1 event,
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
CANCELLED – Rhyme Time
For babies to age 3 accompanied by an adult. This lap sit storytime features action rhymes, finger plays, songs, movement activities, a simple story, and parent-child reading time. Active adult participation is an integral part of this program. Registration required. Sign up for each session separately. Call 630-552-2025 or stop by the Kids’ Library Desk […]