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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About the Branch

Upcoming Events

Mind Games, The Science of Perception Deception

Mon, Jan 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lake Cook Room

In this interactive program, William Pack, professional magician, storyteller and author, explores the real science of how our brains trick us into seeing and believing things that don’t exist. R

K9 Reading Buddies - Grades 1-5

Mon, Jan 12, 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

Painting with Metallic Watercolors - Ages 14 and older

Mon, Jan 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Launch Pad

Try out some metallic watercolors in this easygoing explorative session. R

This event is full

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

This event is full

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

This event is full

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

This event is full

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

Please contact the library to register for this event.

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

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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

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