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Adult Improv

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

a group of writers gathered around a table

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

Change Makers' Club

Monday, November 18, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to make the world a better place? We’ll read a book about someone who made a positive impact on their community, then explore the topic through discussion, and a game o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you want to make the world a better place? We’ll read a book about someone who made a positive impact on their community, then explore the topic through discussion, and a game or a craft.

Grades 3-6

Open cookbook showing a pasta dish

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your treat to share while we discuss the cookbook of the month. Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk. Visit our website for monthly tit...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your treat to share while we discuss the cookbook of the month. Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk. Visit our website for monthly titles.

An assortment of paintbrushes and paint bottles

Happy Little Painting Party

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get creative and enjoy soothing wisdom as we paint along with an episode of The Joy of Painting. Materials will be provided. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting p...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Get creative and enjoy soothing wisdom as we paint along with an episode of The Joy of Painting. Materials will be provided. Bring an apron or wear clothes you won’t mind getting paint on. 

Closing at 5:00pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
La Grange Public Library
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LEGO® Club

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club. Bring your im...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club. Bring your imagination and creativity! 

K-grade 6

Little snowman with legs and arms, wearing a hat and holding holly in one hand and a large heart in the other

Sweet Snowman

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman? We'll be making one tonight! They will be about 12" tall so they are a substantial decoration.

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Do you want to build a snowman? We'll be making one tonight! They will be about 12" tall so they are a substantial decoration.

Snowmen Bath Bombs

Snowmen Bath Bombs

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us in making fizzy bath bombs shaped like snowmen! Perfect for gift giving or adding to your own bath time routine.Grades 5-8

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us in making fizzy bath bombs shaped like snowmen! Perfect for gift giving or adding to your own bath time routine.

Grades 5-8

improv stage

Adult Improv

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

a group of writers gathered around a table

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

REC Hour - Relax, Engage, Connect

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for refreshments, a short program or activity and some good conversation. This program is focused on learning something new while enjoying a fun activity and having time to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for refreshments, a short program or activity and some good conversation. This program is focused on learning something new while enjoying a fun activity and having time to talk and connect with your neighbors. 

Change Makers' Club

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Do you want to make the world a better place? We’ll read a book about someone who made a positive impact on their community, then explore the topic through discussion, and a game o...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you want to make the world a better place? We’ll read a book about someone who made a positive impact on their community, then explore the topic through discussion, and a game or a craft.

Grades 3-6

Open cookbook showing a pasta dish

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Bring your treat to share while we discuss the cookbook of the month. Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk. Visit our website for monthly tit...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Bring your treat to share while we discuss the cookbook of the month. Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk. Visit our website for monthly titles.

Chalkboard with what's your story written on it

Simple Storytelling

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to tell a compelling story! Join master storyteller Errol McLendon for a fun introduction to storytelling. Starting with three sentences, we will work toget...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Learn the basics of how to tell a compelling story! Join master storyteller Errol McLendon for a fun introduction to storytelling.

Holiday

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

Holiday

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

Holiday

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

Holiday

All Day
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library
a group of writers gathered around a table

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

REC Hour - Relax, Engage, Connect

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for refreshments, a short program or activity and some good conversation. This program is focused on learning something new while enjoying a fun activity and having time to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for refreshments, a short program or activity and some good conversation. This program is focused on learning something new while enjoying a fun activity and having time to talk and connect with your neighbors. 

LEGO® Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club. Bring your im...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club. Bring your imagination and creativity! 

K-grade 6

improv stage

Adult Improv

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hil...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.