Name: Amazing Race: Library Edition
Start: 2026-01-06T16:30
End: 2026-01-06T17:30:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

Cancelled

Amazing Race: Library Edition

Grades 6-8

Main Library

Compete with your friends in games and challenges that will take you around the world. R

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Middle School (Grades 6-8) |

Main Library

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About the Branch

Upcoming Events

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

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Lake Cook Room

Drop in for unstructured playtime. 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, May 14, 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.

Office Hours w Cook Co Commissioner Scott Britton's Office - A visit with Commissioner Britton's staff

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

Lobby 2

A representative is present to engage with the community, share important information relevant to residents.

The History of Jewish Comfort Foods: The Dairy Edition

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lake Cook Room

Join Jewish food enthusiast and children’s book author Arianna Brooks for a celebration of dairy. Learn about kugel, blintzes and the Jewish influence on cream cheese. Ice cream will be served. R

Registration is now closed

Art Explorers: Takashi Murakami - Grades K-2

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Youth Activity Room

Explore the art of Japanese creator Takashi Murakami and create your own masterpiece. Dress to get messy. R

Registration is now closed

Antique Appraisal - Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silver Jewelry

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R

Registration is now closed

Diamond Art - Grades 9-12

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lake Room

Create sparkling artwork by placing colorful resin “diamonds” onto adhesive designs in this relaxing, hands-on diamond art program. R

Registration is now closed

Office Hours w/ IL State Treasurer Michael Frerich's Office

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Lobby

A representative is present to share information on programs like Bright Start and ICash. The goal is to make timely Treasurer's Office information available and to quickly access the latest news.

Office Hours w/ The Illinois Attorney General Office - A visit with a community outreach liaison

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Lobby 2

A representative is present to engage with the community, share important information to help prevent consumer fraud and identity theft, protect individual rights and advocate for Illinois residents.

Target Resume Workshop

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Room

Employment specialists from Business and Career Services, Inc. will lead a workshop on updating your resume for success. R

Anime Drawing - Ages 10 and older

Fri, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lake Room

Learn to draw Anime with an instructor from the Japanese Cultural Center. R

This event is full

Mindful Creativity - Ages 14 and older

Fri, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Room

Practice mindfulness techniques and give yourself freedom to create. We'll try different techniques and creative activities to relax and calm our inner critics. TR

Super Saturday: Jim Gill - Family-friendly concert

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lake Cook Room

All ages. Experience the joy of music play TOGETHER! Award-winning musician Jim Gill strums energizing rhythms on his banjo while everyone sings, claps and dances along. TR

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Sat, May 16	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17	12:00PM to 5:00PM