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Alice in TV-Land

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Lights. Camera. Action! When Alice stumbles into the dazzling world of TV-Land, she is swept into a whirlwind of sitcoms, wacky gameshow hosts, and over-the-top personalities.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Lights. Camera. Action! When Alice stumbles into the dazzling world of TV-Land, she is swept into a whirlwind of sitcoms, wacky gameshow hosts, and over-the-top personalities.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime By Myself

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Book Bash

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Enjoy an evening of storytelling, games, and book-themed crafts that will inspire a love of reading for the whole family!

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening of storytelling, games, and book-themed crafts that will inspire a love of reading for the whole family!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

M&M'S Pokémon Bingo

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Instead of calling numbers and letters, we'll call out Pokémon. Mark your squares with M&Ms and try to catch a Bingo! No Pokémon Master-level knowledge is necessary — everyone will be able to play.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Instead of calling numbers and letters, we'll call out Pokémon. Mark your squares with M&Ms and try to catch a Bingo! No Pokémon Master-level knowledge is necessary — everyone will be able to play.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Summer Cinema - A Minecraft Movie

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Bring a pillow, a snack, and a friend or two  for a movie on our big screen.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Bring a pillow, a snack, and a friend or two  for a movie on our big screen.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Read to the Dogs

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Stop by the Library to read to a specially-trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Stop by the Library to read to a specially-trained dog for 15 minutes. Reading time is a one-on-one experience as it provides an opportunity for each child to read aloud without being critiqued.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Tales & Tails Reader's Theater

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Animal stories come to life through reader’s theater!  No acting experience needed; just come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some wild stories featuring favorite animals.  Early reading skills would be helpful for this program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Animal stories come to life through reader’s theater!  No acting experience needed; just come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some wild stories featuring favorite animals.  Early reading skills would be helpful for this program.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Storytime By Myself

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Mario Kart Game Night - Session A

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment, Technology
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Let's race on the on the big screen! Enjoy crafting your own Mario-themed creations and cheer on other racers while waiting for your turn.

Please register every player in your group. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's race on the on the big screen! Enjoy crafting your own Mario-themed creations and cheer on other racers while waiting for your turn.

Please register every player in your group. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Family Mario Kart Game Night - Session B

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment, Technology
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Let's race on the on the big screen! Enjoy crafting your own Mario-themed creations and cheer on other racers while waiting for your turn.

Please register every player in your group. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's race on the on the big screen! Enjoy crafting your own Mario-themed creations and cheer on other racers while waiting for your turn.

Please register every player in your group. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime in the Park

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

ZAP! Storytime at the Zoo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Environment/Sustainability, Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Preschool, School Age

Join the Library’s Miss Kendra and staff from the Brookfield Zoo Chicago for a unique storytime connecting families to wildlife and nature through stories, songs, games, dance and more!  This WILD-ly fun program takes place at the Hamill Fami

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Environment/Sustainability, Storytime
Event Details:

Join the Library’s Miss Kendra and staff from the Brookfield Zoo Chicago for a unique storytime connecting families to wildlife and nature through stories, songs, games, dance and more!  This WILD-ly fun program takes place at the Hamill Fami

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Ready, Set, School!

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade can gear up for back-to-school by practicing essential skills through fun games and relay races.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade can gear up for back-to-school by practicing essential skills through fun games and relay races.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Library Open House

Monday, August 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Informational
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Caregivers, kids, and educators are invited to explore the library's resources through activities and tours. Learn more about how the library can support learning and enrichment for all ages.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Informational
Event Details:

Caregivers, kids, and educators are invited to explore the library's resources through activities and tours. Learn more about how the library can support learning and enrichment for all ages.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Summer Stories & Songs

Tuesday, August 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for sunny summer storytimes filled with catchy songs and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of sunshine and adventure!

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for sunny summer storytimes filled with catchy songs and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of sunshine and adventure!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Ready, Set, School!

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade can gear up for back-to-school by practicing essential skills through fun games and relay races.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids entering Kindergarten and 1st Grade can gear up for back-to-school by practicing essential skills through fun games and relay races.  

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Summer Stories & Songs

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Join us for sunny summer storytimes filled with catchy songs and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of sunshine and adventure!

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for sunny summer storytimes filled with catchy songs and fun rhymes to celebrate the season of sunshine and adventure!

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

Holiday

All Day
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library