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CLOSED New Year's Eve Holiday
2024-12-31 00:00:00 2024-12-31 00:00:00 America/Chicago CLOSED New Year's Eve Holiday CLOSED New Year's Eve Holiday Main Library -

Tuesday, December 31
12:00am - 12:00am

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CLOSED New Year's Eve Holiday

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Holidays |

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Phone: 847.459.4100
Fax: 847.459.4760
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Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 9:00PM
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Leslie Goddard Presents Route 66
Mon, Nov 09, 2:00pm - 3:15pm
Lake Room
Leslie Goddard will give a lecture for the 100th Anniversary of Route 66. This is not a historic portrayal. R
Registration is now closed
K9 Reading Buddies - Grades 1-5
Mon, Nov 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Read a story to a licensed therapy dog in the library. Siblings and caregivers are asked to wait outside the reading room during the program. A signed waiver is required to participate. R
This event is full
Thanksgiving Coasters - Ages 12 and older
Mon, Nov 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Training Lab
Import Thanksgiving images into Inkscape to laser engrave a custom coaster. R
This event is full
Internet Resources for Czech and Slovak Genealogy
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Cook Room
Roger Liska, professional genealogist, demonstrates the online resources and records available when discovering Czech and Slovak ancestry. R
Cancelled
Dungeons & Dragons - Grades 6-12
Mon, Nov 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
If you’re an expert or just starting out, join us for some D&D. Bring your own character sheet or pick up a pre-made one at the door. R
Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR
Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - More Than You'll Ever Know by Katie Gutierrez
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lake Room
Registration and book pickup begins October 13. A book about murder, deception, and the pursuit of the truth. R
This event is full
Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver
Tue, Nov 10, 10:45am - 11:15am
Youth Activity Room
Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR
Quality Watercolor Techniques - Ages 18 and older
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Launch Pad
Learn how different grade art supplies affect watercolors and practice your professional skills using layering and blending techniques. R
This event is full
The History of Bagels
Tue, Nov 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Cook Room
Discover the history of bagels with Jewish food enthusiast Arianna Brooks. Learn how bagels were shaped by oppression and ingenuity while enjoying tasty samples provided by the library. R
This event is full
Paper Craft Happy Hour - Ages 12 and older
Tue, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Launch Pad
Chat with fellow creatives, get inspired or discover a new paper craft tool during this self-guided crafting session. Limited supplies available. R
This event is full
Basket Weaving - Grades 6-8
Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Activity Room
Enjoy a relaxing time with friends and create "unbe-weave-able" reed baskets you can use to decorate your room. R
Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments
Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Study Room F
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
This event is full
Job Jumpstart Lab
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Lake Room
Learn from Wright to Learn presenters on how to find out who's hiring, understand what employers are looking for and get tips for creating a resume and applying with confidence. R
Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments
Tue, Nov 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Study Room F
Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R
This event is full
Coloring Club - Ages 18 and older
Wed, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Lake Room
Join fellow coloring page enthusiasts in a relaxed environment where you can work at your own pace. Bring your own supplies or use ours. Refreshments provided. R
Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 - The Wild Robot by Peter Brown
Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Activity Room
Book pickup October 14-November 4 at the Youth Services Desk. Roz discovers that she is alone on a wild island with no memory. Her only hope of survival is to learn about her new environment. R
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Pour Paint Snowflakes - Ages 14 and older
Wed, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Launch Pad
Create a one of a kind string of snowflakes using pour paint techniques. Dress to get messy. R
This event is full
Intermediate Excel
Wed, Nov 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Training Lab
Create charts, tables, graphs, and conditional formatting using Sparklines. Intended for those with working knowledge of Microsoft Excel. R
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