Name: Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3
Start: 2026-01-14T16:00
End: 2026-01-14T17:00:00-06:00
Location: Main Library

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Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3

The Field Guide by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

2026-01-14 16:00:00 2026-01-14 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 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 Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Wednesday, January 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-14 16:00:00 2026-01-14 17:00:00 America/Chicago Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 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 Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Main Library

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

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Youth |

EVENT TYPE: | Youth |

Main Library

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Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Feb 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 - James by Percival Everett

Tue, Feb 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins January 13. A brilliant reimagining of Adventures of Huckleberry Finn—both harrowing and satirical—told from the enslaved Jim's point of view. R

This event is full

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Feb 10, 10:45am - 11:15am

Youth Activity Room

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

Paper Craft Happy Hour - Ages 12 and older

Tue, Feb 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

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Glow Bottles - Grades 6-8

Tue, Feb 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Youth Activity Room

Transform glass bottles into glowing decorative pieces by upcycling them with paint and twinkle lights. R

Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Conference Room I

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

Valentine's Day Treats - Grades 9-12

Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a sweet treat-making session. Stop by to learn to make Valentine treats and eat chocolate. R

Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Feb 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Conference Room I

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

Pipe Cleaner Flowers - Ages 18 and older

Wed, Feb 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Launch Pad

Turn pipe cleaners into flowers and assemble a bouquet for yourself or someone you love. R

This event is full

Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 - The Year of the Dog by Grace Lin

Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Cook Room

Book pickup January 14-February 4 at the Youth Services Desk. As Pacy celebrates with her family, she discovers why the Year of the Dog is a lucky one for her after all. R

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Stitch Together Meet-Up - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Launch Pad

If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. R

Making a Resume with Word/Cómo crear un currículum con Word - Bilingual: English and Español

Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Training Lab

Learn the features in Microsoft Word that can be used to make and format a resume. R Aprenda las funciones de Microsoft Word que se pueden utilizar para crear y formatear un currículum. R

A Conversation About Men's Mental Health

Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

Join Eric Cline, Licensed Clinical Counselor and Teri Latter with NAMI Illinois for a conversation around men's mental health. Learn for yourself, a friend or family member. R

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

Thu, Feb 12, 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

Curling: The Best Olympic Sport You've Never Heard Of

Thu, Feb 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cook Room

Just in time for the Olympics, learn about curling from the folks at the Chicago Curling Club. R

What's Happening with Your Property - Property Transfer After Death - Virtual-Live Zoom Program

Thu, Feb 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Eva Adams, Staff Attorney for the Center for Disability & Elder Law (CDEL), will present on the Housing Preservation Project, which focuses on a family's home as a source of generational wealth. R

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Tue, Feb 10	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 11	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 12	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 13	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 14	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 15	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3

The Field Guide by Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

Wednesday, January 144:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library

Main Library

Upcoming Events

Wednesday, January 14
4:00pm - 5:00pm