Name: Genealogy Interest Group Meeting
Start: 2025-12-15T19:00
End: 2025-12-15T20:30:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

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Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

2025-12-15 19:00:00 2025-12-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Interest Group Meeting Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R Main Library - Training Lab

Monday, December 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-15 19:00:00 2025-12-15 20:30:00 America/Chicago Genealogy Interest Group Meeting Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R Main Library - Training Lab

Main Library

Training Lab

Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R

Suitable for beginners and experienced researchers alike. R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Genealogy | Adult |

Main Library

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Upcoming Events

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Jan 13, 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 - Hello Beautiful by Ann Napolitano

Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins Sunday, December 7. An homage to Louisa May Alcott’s Little Women, Hello Beautiful is a gripping family saga set in Chicago during the late 20th century. R

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Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Jan 13, 10:45am - 11:15am

Youth Activity Room

Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR

Understanding Lightfastness in Art Supplies - Ages 14 and older

Tue, Jan 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Launch Pad

Learn about the property of lightfastness in paint and drawing materials and how it can affect your creative work. R

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Sew: Book Sleeve - Ages 18 and older

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Lake Room

Learn to sew a padded book sleeve in this beginner friendly class. Basic sewing machine skills are required to participate. R

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DIY Peppermint Candles - Grades 6-8

Tue, Jan 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Youth Activity Room

Chase away the winter blues and make calming peppermint candles to decorate your room. R

Handmade Hand Warmers - Grades 9-12

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

Using simple materials like fabric, rice, and essential oils, you’ll learn to sew and assemble pocket-sized warmers that can be heated in a microwave oven and used all season long. R

Charging Your Worth With Confidence - Virtual-Live Zoom Program

Tue, Jan 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join Chelsie Tamms, the designer and brand strategist for Lettering Works, in identifying the ways to only say "yes" to the best (and biggest opportunities) while also staying profitable. R

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Read to Learn

Wed, Jan 14, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Lake Cook Room

District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program.

Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 - The Field Guide by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Activity Room

Book pickup November 12-January 7 at the Youth Services Desk. Jared, Simon, and Mallory discover that there’s a magical and maybe dangerous world existing parallel to their own. R

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Jewelry Making Extravaganza - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Launch Pad

Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to take home. R

This event is full

Skill Stations - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Wed, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cook Room

Explore different forms of play and build motor skills at this self-paced program. Dress to get messy. Sensory accomodations available. TR

Digital Buddies Training - Grades 9-12

Wed, Jan 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Training Lab

Digital Buddies is a Literacy Mentoring Program for high school students interested in helping others learn basic tech skills. Students receive training to guide others with basic computer use. R

Chat & Play Cafe - Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver

Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 11:00am

Lake Cook Room

Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. Join and leave at your convenience. NR

Office Hours with State Senator Julie Morrison's Staff - A visit from your state senator's office

Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 11:30am

Lobby

A staff member from State Senator Julie Morrison's office will be present to engage with the community and welcome your insights on issues related to the state of Illinois.

Tech Assistance

Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:45am

Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R

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Tech Assistance

Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:45am

Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R

This event is full

Aromatherapy Mythbusting

Thu, Jan 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Cook Room

Join scent expert Kamala from Kamala's Own Perfumery as she debunks myths about aromatherapy. The program will feature scents to sample. R

This event is full

Winter-ful Crafts - Grades K-5

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Youth Activity Room

Celebrate the season with activities and crafts for all skill levels. TR

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Mon, Jan 12	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Jan 13	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Jan 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Jan 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Jan 16	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Jan 17	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 18	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

Monday, December 157:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Main Library

Upcoming Events

Monday, December 15
7:00pm - 8:30pm