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Wonderful Ones Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Toddler One
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds....
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Wonderful Ones Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddler One
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Wonderful Ones storytime is for active one-year-olds (12-24 months) and their caregivers. Children enjoy 20 minutes of books, songs, manipulatives, and rhymes, with an emphasis on repetition for their developing minds....
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Preschool Storytime
9:30am - 10:00am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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Bookmobile Storytime at Columbus Park
10:00am - 10:30am
Offsite
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Stop by the Bookmobile at Columbus Park for outdoor storytimes! Weather permitting. Best for ages 3-7 and their caregivers.
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Adult Coloring Group
10:00am - 11:00am
Uptown
Uptown Fireplace
Age Group: Adult, Everyone,
Program Type: Craft
Description
Coloring generates wellness, quietness, and also stimulates brain areas related to motor skills, the senses, and creativity. We’ll supply everything you need: coloring pages and books for adults, with a variety of coloring utensils.
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Preschool Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Simmons
Simmons Stocker Children's Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime....
Toddler Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs.
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Infant Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play.
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Preschool Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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Toddler Storytime
10:00am - 10:30am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs.
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Doodle Bots (Grades K-5, registration required)
10:00am - 11:00am
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description
Make a fantastic, automatic drawing machine out of household items. Registration required; registration opens 2 weeks before class.
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Totally Untidy Tots
10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Special Event
Description
Stick around after Toddler Storytime for a fun-filled sensory playtime. Make the mess here, not at home!
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Infant Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Infant
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Infant storytime is for infants (0-12 months) who are not yet walking and their caregivers. Join us for 15 minutes of books, songs, and rhymes, followed by 15 minutes of interactive play.
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Preschool Party!
10:00am - 10:30am
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event
Description
It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning.
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Preschool Storytime
10:30am - 11:00am
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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Practical Linux Group
10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Club, Technology Class,
Description
Do you know Tux? This is a group for computer users who would rather see penguins at boot time than flags....
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Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Bring your lunch to enjoy while you watch a great family film on the big screen.
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Preschool Storytime
11:00am - 11:30am
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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Preschool Party!
11:30am - 12:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event
Description
It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning.
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Preschool Party!
11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Special Event
Description
It’s an early literacy party! Keep the fun going after Preschool Storytime with a variety of activities that will extend your child’s learning.
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Social Justice Book Club
12:30pm - 2:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description
This book club meets to explore books about race, gender, immigration, poverty, and criminal justice issues. It is intended to give readers the opportunity to explore current social issues more deeply....
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Midday Movie
12:30pm - 3:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Film Screening
Description
Every Thursday afternoon come see movie screenings of highly rated newer releases and nostalgic throwback favorites. During the summer, we will be showing themed movies for monthly film festivals!...
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Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Description
In this hands-on class, learn how to prepare simple recipes that are tasty and fun to eat, while also learning the value of good nutrition and food safety in the kitchen. Registration required; registration opens 2 weeks before class....
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Art Sparks (Grades K-5)
1:30pm - 3:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class
Description
Go beyond crayons with cool and creative art mediums. Create a masterpiece and discover your inner artist.
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Mystery Lovers' Book Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description
Do you love a good mystery? Join us to discuss what murder mysteries you’ve been reading, learn about new authors, or just come listen. No specific books are designated to read!
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Nature Play (ages 3-6 with a caregiver)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, School Age,
Program Type: Class
Description
Get outdoors to observe and explore nature! Wear clothes you don’t mind getting dirty. Best for ages 3-6 and their caregivers.
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Call-In Book Club
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Offsite
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Description
If you have a hard time getting out of the house, try this unique book club for people age 60 or better. Just call in to hear the whole group!...
Edible Playdough & Silly Putty (Grades K-5)
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Simmons
Simmons Stocker Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class
Description
Get ready to play! Make playdough and silly putty that’s good enough to eat....
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VR Gaming LIVE
2:00pm - 4:30pm
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room B
Description
Experience Virtual Reality gaming in a fun atmosphere.
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Diary of a Wimpy Kid Party (Grades K-5)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Uptown
Uptown Fireplace
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class
Description
Celebrate this popular book series with games and crafts--but don’t get the Cheese Touch!
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How to Write an Effective Cover Letter
3:30pm - 4:30pm
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Class, Workshop,
Description
Writing a persuasive cover letter for a job application can almost be as stressful as the interview!...
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Free Blood Pressure/Bone Density Screenings
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Conference Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Description
Prioritize your health and stop by your friendly neighborhood library for a free blood pressure screening and/or a bone density screening, provided by Aurora Health Care. Screenings will be conducted 1-2 people at a time.
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Kid Science: Up, Up, and Away! (Grades K-5)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
Simmons
Simmons Stocker Children's Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Class
Description
In these fun and hands-on science workshops, learn the ins and outs of different concepts through crafts, games, and experiments.This session: Create things that fly and learn about the principles of flying. ...
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LEGOs @ the Library (Grades K-5)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Children's Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Club
Description
Build with LEGOs and display your creation at the library. Best for ages 5 and up.
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Teen Beach Party (Grades 6-12)
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Activities Room AB
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Open House
Description
Surf’s up teens! It’s time to take the party to the beach, play in the sand, and splash in the water! We’ll be doing 90’s style sand art, tie-dye, salt water painting, and will finish with an outdoor water fight!...
KPL Board of Trustees Meeting
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Meeting
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In the Making: Homemade Bird Feeders
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Adult, Teen,
Program Type: Craft
Description
Let’s make ALL the things! Come on out to DIY, chat, and reap the many benefits of crafting - stress relief, dexterity, and a sense of accomplishment, not to mention having something to take home with you....
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Chess Night in Lincoln Park
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Offsite
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Club, Seasonal,
Description
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Toddler Storytime
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Toddler
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Toddler storytime is for walking one and two-year-old children and their caregivers. Early listening and literacy skills are developed during 20 minutes of books, fingerplays, and songs.
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Preschool Storytime
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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Foster Care 101
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Northside
Northside Activities Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Lecture, Meeting,
Description
Children are in desperate need of safe and loving homes where they can stay until their families are able to take care of them again....
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Summer Nights: Chill Out! (for families with children)
6:00pm - 7:30pm
Uptown
Uptown Fireplace
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Description
Play with ice and “snow,” enjoy a frozen treat, and try out yoga & meditation for kids.
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Books & Cookies (Grades K-2)
6:30pm - 7:15pm
Southwest
Southwest Storytime Room
Age Group: School Age
Program Type: Class, Storytime,
Description
Come listen to some fun books, make a craft, and enjoy a sweet treat all while working on literacy skills. Attendance limited to the first 20 people.
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Preschool Storytime
6:30pm - 7:00pm
Northside
Northside Storytime Room (Activities Room B)
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Description
Preschool Storytime is designed for three to five-year-old children. Children enjoy 30 minutes of books, songs, fingerplays, and more during this classic storytime.
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