As the weather turns, we’ve got plenty of options for fun, memory-making, and educational experiences for your family.
Before you check out our full listings below, here are a few especially unique upcoming programs you won’t want to miss:
Make and Meet: Scribblebots with Author Jasmine Warga
Best for ages 7-14.
Monday, November 18 | 5 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Please register.
Support Your Beginning Reader: A Parent and Caregiver Workshop
Saturday, November 16 | 10 a.m. | Please register.
Teddy Bear Walk
Best for ages 10 and younger with their families.
Saturday, December 7 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
Programs are always free, and there is no library card requirement. You may notice a few of the same programs listed multiple times, since many of our programs cross age groups. Click on each program date or time for all the details and, if necessary, to register. Registration for November and December programs begins October 15.
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Creation Station: Paper Flower Bouquet
Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
Tuesday, November 12 | 3:30-4:45 p.m. | Open-house drop-in.
Creation Station: Snowy Lights
Best for ages 3 and older with their families.
Thursday, December 12 | 10-11 a.m. | Open-house drop-in.
Dan Gogh’s Magic and Art Show
Best for ages 4-11 with an adult.
Monday, November 25 | 3 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Please register.
Explore and Discover Together: Express Yourself with Beads
Best for ages 4-11 with an adult.
Thursday, November 7 | Starts promptly at 6 p.m. | Please register.
Monday, December 16 | Starts promptly at 6:15 p.m. | Please register.
Tuesday, December 17 | Starts promptly at 1:30 p.m. | Please register.
Family Pokémon Meetup
Wednesday, December 11 | 4:15-5:15 | Open house drop-in.
Homeschool Hangout
For families with children of all ages.
Thursday, November 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Open house drop-in.
Moonwalking in the Milky Way
Best for ages 4-11 with their families.
Tuesday, November 5| 10:15-11:45 a.m. | 2:30-4 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
Presto! With Total-T Magic
Best for ages 4 and older with their families.
Saturday, December 28 | 10:30 a.m. | Please register.
Super Saturday: Explore Indonesia
Best for ages 4 and older with their families.
Saturday, November 9 | 10 a.m. | Please register.
Teddy Bear Walk
Best for ages 10 and younger with their families.
Saturday, December 7 | 9:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
Baby Storytime
Best for families with infants through pre-walkers.
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Bilingual Storytime (Spanish and English)
Saturday, November 2| Starts promptly at 10 a.m. | No registration required.
Family Storytime
Best for children 8 and younger with their families.
Mondays, November 4, 11, 18 | Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Wednesdays, November 6, 13, 20 | Starts promptly at 6 p.m. | No registration required.
Fridays, November 8, 15, 22 | Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Pre-K Storytime
Best for ages 3-5 with their families.
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19| Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Tuesdays, November 5, 12, 19 | Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Ready, Set, READ!
Best for ages 3-8 with an adult.
Thursday, November 21| Starts promptly at 4:15 p.m. | Please register.
Toddler Storytime
Best for families with children ages 3 and younger who are walking.
Mondays, November 4, 11, 18 | Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 | Starts promptly at 9:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Thursdays, November 7, 14, 21 | Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. | No registration required.
Sensory Explorers: Make Some Noise
Best for ages 3-6 with an adult.
Monday, December 16 | Starts promptly at 10:30 a.m. | Please register.
Stay and Play: Thankful Feast
Best for ages 2-7 with their families.
Tuesday, November 26| 10-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
Stay and Play: Block Bonanza
Best for ages 2-7 with their families.
Tuesday, December 10| 10-11:30 a.m. or 1:30-3 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
3D Printing for Kids: Learn TinkerCad
Strictly for grades 3-5.
Monday, November 11 | 4:30 p.m. | Please call 847-590-3320 to register.
3D Printing for Kids: Learn Thingiverse
Best for ages 8-11 with an adult.
Tuesday, December 3 | 4:30 p.m. | Please register.
A Club for Kids Who Like Books
Best for ages 8-11.
Tuesday, November 19| 4:15 p.m. | Please register.
Monday, December 9 | 6 p.m. | Please register.
Animal Investigators: Komodo Dragons
Best for ages 8-11.
Monday, November 4 | 6:30 p.m. | Please register.
Saturday, November 9 | 2:30 p.m.| Please register.
Animal Investigators Junior: Komodo Dragons
Best for ages 6-8.
Monday, November 4 | 4:15 p.m. | Please register.
CheckMates Meetup
Best for ages 7 and older with an adult.
Saturday, November 23 | 2-3:30 p.m. | No registration required.
Homeschool Hangout
For families with children of all ages.
Thursday, November 21 | 10-11 a.m. | Open house drop-in.
LEGO Squad
Best for ages 8-11.
Monday, November 11 | 6 p.m.| Please register.
Make and Meet: Scribblebots with Author Jasmine Warga
Best for ages 7-14.
Monday, November 18 | 5 p.m. | 6 p.m. | Please register.
Minecraft Engineers
Best for ages 8-11.
Wednesday, November 20 | 4:15 p.m. | Please register.
Moonwalking in the Milky Way
Best for ages 4-11 with their families.
Tuesday, November 5| 10:15-11:45 a.m. | 2:30-4 p.m. | Open house drop-in.
Ready, Set, READ!
Best for ages 3-8 with an adult.
Thursday, November 21| Starts promptly at 4:15 p.m. | Please register.
