Preschool Story Time
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
This is a special story time for children ages 3-5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about. Be inspired!
Begin each week with a fun and enriching activity.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who cannot walk yet. Space is limited; registration is required.
Here is your chance to get one-on-one help on a computer from a librarian. Whether you need help with your e-mail, writing a résumé, searching the Internet, or using a Microsoft application, here is your opportunity to ask questions in a relaxed atmosphere rather than a class setting. Space is limited; registration required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Come by every Saturday morning and be a part of the community garden maintenance. Portions of the produce will go to local food pantries. Try out your green thumb and get some fresh veggies to boot.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Wii, Xbox, board games and more. Appropriate for grades 6-12.
An after school program for elementary-age kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Aug. 5: Soap Kit – Make your own custom-designed soap. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 12: Readers’ Theater – Enjoy drama without having to memorize in this Readers’ Theater session. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.
Aug. 19: Codes & Ciphers – After learning a few codes and ciphers, use your new skills to decode clues to find hidden treasure in the library. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 26: Dragonology – This program is all things dragon for the true dragon fan: craft, activities, and games. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn some new tricks for Google to maximize your internet searching skills. Space is limited; available on a first come, first served basis.
Learn important information about our city services and citizen responsibilities as well as issues affecting our daily lives as north suburban residents.
Did you know that Google is much more than search engine? Come explore Google’s other offerings such as personal calendars, online word processing, and photo editing. Participants will learn how to set up a Google account and be introduced to Google’s many free products and services. Basic Internet skills and email account required. Space is limited; registration required.
Have lots of fun with rhymes and stories for the whole family. Open to all ages.
Get one-on-one help with our “resident” genealogist, whether you’re just getting started or just need some assistance. Please call ahead to register.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
This is a lapsit story time for non-walkers. Space is limited; registration is required.
Social networking for booklovers! See book recommendations from friends and strangers, make lists of books you want to read, rate and review the books you’ve already read, and even join the Anythink discussion group. Participants will learn how to set up a free Goodreads account, add books, find friends, and use other features. Basic Internet skills and email account required.
Learn some new tricks for Google to maximize your internet searching skills. Space is limited; available on a first come, first served basis.
Learn how to make candles, bath fizzes and salts to pamper yourself. You deserve it!
Learn how to cook delicious food with a microwave, then enjoy and share your creations. Space is limited; registration required.
Something different each week for teens. Teen Advisory Board, book clubs, and other fun activities.
Step back from the computer and put down that Xbox controller. Experience games of adventure with just your imagination and a handful of dice.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities and stories. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
This is a special story time for children ages 3-5 and their caretakers. We'll have stories, fingerplays, songs, and other fun activities. Space is limited; registration is required.
Enjoy a new theme every week with activities, stories, and a craft. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Meet with fellow writers (active or aspiring) to talk about your work, get ideas, or just find out what they are writing about. Be inspired!
Begin each week with a fun and enriching activity.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who cannot walk yet. Space is limited; registration is required.
Learn how to create your own résumé using Microsoft Word Templates. This class will also cover the basic dos and don’ts of formatting a résumé. Intermediate computer skills required, such as a good command of the keyboard and computer terminology. Please bring a flash drive or have an email address so you can save your résumé. Space is limited; registration required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Bring in your old family photos and finally take the time to make that scrapbook you’ve been putting off. The scrapbooking room opens at 10 am and closes at 1:30 pm, but you can show up any time during those open hours. Bring your own supplies or use ours.
Come by every Saturday morning and be a part of the community garden maintenance. Portions of the produce will go to local food pantries. Try out your green thumb and get some fresh veggies to boot.
Sing, dance, play games and learn how to play some basic instruments. Parents and siblings are welcome. There are no books or crafts at this program. Appropriate for ages 2-6. Space is limited; registration is required.
A lapsit story time for children under 3 years of age who can walk. Space is limited; registration is required.
Begin the school year right with an end of summer, beginning of the school year shindig with food, games and fun.
Come discuss this month’s teen read. Call or stop by the library for details.
Use this time to share, critiques and fine-tune your writing skills. Short stories, essays, school work, poetry, ‘zines or the Great American Novel, it’s up to your imagination.
An after school program for elementary-age kids. Space is limited; registration required.
Aug. 5: Soap Kit – Make your own custom-designed soap. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 12: Readers’ Theater – Enjoy drama without having to memorize in this Readers’ Theater session. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.
Aug. 19: Codes & Ciphers – After learning a few codes and ciphers, use your new skills to decode clues to find hidden treasure in the library. Appropriate for kids grades 4-6.
Aug. 26: Dragonology – This program is all things dragon for the true dragon fan: craft, activities, and games. Appropriate for kids grades 3-5.