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Tech Night for Kids: Fun with Makey Makeys

5:30pm–6:30pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
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Tech Night for Kids

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!

This month we'll explore circuits and coding while having fun with Makey Makey kits!

For kids in grades 2-5.

Neurodivergent Nerdout!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
Main Library
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Registration will close on November 16, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary School, Middle School, High School, Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Equity & Anti-Racism, Kids & Families, Students Grades 6-8, Students Grades 9-12
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Event Details:

This new intergenerational program welcomes neurodivergent kids, teens, adults, and seniors. Participants can choose to participate in various ways, including hanging out in the space. There will be fidgets and supports available.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
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Registration will close on November 20, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required

Tech Help Drop-In

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Tech Night for Kids: Fun with Robots

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech Night for Kids

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!

This month we'll explore coding concepts while playing with robots!

For kids in Kindergarten-2nd grade

Illinois Family Reading Night: PJ Storytime and Craft

7:00pm–8:00pm
Kids & Families, Storytimes
Main Library
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Registration will close on November 20, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families, Storytimes
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Families across Illinois are coming together to read today - are you ready to join in on the fun?

Tablet Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration will close on November 24, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Tablet Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 3, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Barbie & Ken Club

11:00am–1:00pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Event Details:

Barbie & Ken Club

We provide the dream house, lots of fashions, accessories, shoes, horses, cars, and a choice of dolls. You simply bring your imagination!

Barbie & Ken Club may seem like just fun, but it promotes storytelling, dramatic play, narrative development, conflict resolution, sharing and parallel play, which are important for all kids.

#FridayFun

Tech Night for Kids: Squishy Circuits

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tech Night for Kids

Each month, we'll explore different technology concepts through hands-on experiences. Some of these include coding with robots, 3D printing, laser cutting, exploring what's inside a computer, and more!

This month we'll explore circuits using playdough, LEDs, and a battery pack. Make unique creations that light up, buzz, beep, or spin!

For Kids in 3rd-5th grade

Tech Help Drop-In

10:00am–12:00pm
Digital Learning
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Small Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Older Adults
Program Type: Digital Learning
Registration Required

Tech Help Drop-In

Have a tech question? Join us for monthly Tech Help Drop-In sessions. Our digital learning staff will help you answer your technology-based questions and address your concerns about laptops, tablets, and smartphones. Sessions are limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device!

No registration required for these sessions. To protect everyone's safety, masks are required.

The Creative Studio is located on the third floor of the Main Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.

Tablet Time

4:00pm–5:00pm
Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Main Library
Register now
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Digital Learning, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Tablet Time

It's Tablet Time in the Children's Services Area! Try apps for drawing, music, and video creation, puzzles and games, coding, science, and more!

Try out a new app, play a favorite game, share with a friend or by play yourself. Kids will play on Children's Services iPad in the storytime room. For Kids in grades PK-5.

Embroidery Class for Kids

3:00pm–4:30pm
Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Elementary School
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover the art of embroidery in this hands on program for kids. We'll learn how to do a simple stitch using a hoop, 

Countdown to 2026 Memory Journals

11:00am–12:15pm
Kids & Families
Main Library
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 31, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary School
Program Type: Kids & Families
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's close the book on 2025 and get ready for a new year! We'll have paper for kids to create and decorate their own books where they can write or draw out their memories of 2025, plus make wishes and goals for 2026. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Masks Encouraged

Masks for everyone age 2+ are encouraged while attending this program.