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 Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Aug 13 2025 Wed Ready, Set, School! 2:00pm–3:00pm Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Adults" group La Grange Writers Group Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 13 2025 Wed La Grange Writers Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Supporting Those Who Grieve (REC Hour) Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Age Group: Adults Many of us struggle with what to say or how to support someone who is grieving a loss. This session will explore the grieving process and teach practical ways to provide meaningful support. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Supporting Those Who Grieve (REC Hour) 1:00pm–2:00pm Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Registration Required Event Details: Many of us struggle with what to say or how to support someone who is grieving a loss. This session will explore the grieving process and teach practical ways to provide meaningful support.
This event is in the "Adults" group Last Fish of the Summer Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults Create and paint a movable fish pin or pendant to remind you of how much you love or hate fishing! Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Last Fish of the Summer 7:00pm–8:45pm Creative Programs Waitlist Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs Registration Required Event Details: Create and paint a movable fish pin or pendant to remind you of how much you love or hate fishing!
This event is in the "Adults" group Introduction to Fermenting Vegetable Pickles Monday, August 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food Age Group: Adults Learn how to ferment vegetables like cabbage and cucumbers to create sauerkraut and kosher dill pickles in this fun demonstration! Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Introduction to Fermenting Vegetable Pickles 6:30pm–7:45pm Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to ferment vegetables like cabbage and cucumbers to create sauerkraut and kosher dill pickles in this fun demonstration!
This event is in the "Adults" group La Grange Writers Group Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Aug 27 2025 Wed La Grange Writers Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
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This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Children, School Age Bring your imagination and creativity! 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 ClubK-grade 6 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sep 3 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Creative Programs Event Details: Bring your imagination and creativity! 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 ClubK-grade 6
This event is in the "Adults" group Adult Improv Monday, September 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 8 2025 Mon Adult Improv 7:00pm–8:30pm Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Crafting for a Cause: Pet Toys for West Suburban Humane Society Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs Age Group: Tweens, Teens Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while helping a worthy cause. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 9 2025 Tue Crafting for a Cause: Pet Toys for West Suburban Humane Society 6:30pm–8:00pm Civic Engagement, Creative Programs Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs Registration Required Event Details: Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while helping a worthy cause.
This event is in the "Adults" group La Grange Writers Group Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 10 2025 Wed La Grange Writers Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group Making a Personal Safety Plan (Living Well Series) Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Learn the importance of having a personal safety plan. We'll discuss situational awareness, maintaining control when feeling vulnerable, reaction vs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Making a Personal Safety Plan (Living Well Series) 1:00pm–2:30pm Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Health & Wellness Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Learn the importance of having a personal safety plan. We'll discuss situational awareness, maintaining control when feeling vulnerable, reaction vs.
This event is in the "Adults" group Shrinky Dink Chicken Pin with Boots Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults These chickens are legal in all suburbs and the city of Chicago! You wanted to "Dink" again and we will! Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 11 2025 Thu Shrinky Dink Chicken Pin with Boots 7:00pm–8:45pm Creative Programs Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs Registration Required Event Details: These chickens are legal in all suburbs and the city of Chicago! You wanted to "Dink" again and we will!
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Made by Me Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Informational Age Group: Tweens, Teens Have fun learning basic sewing machine skills and gain hands-on practice cutting, prepping and sewing simple projects.This is the first session in a two day program. Registration is for both programs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 16 2025 Tue Made by Me 4:00pm–5:00pm Creative Programs, Informational Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Creative Programs, Informational Registration Required Event Details: Have fun learning basic sewing machine skills and gain hands-on practice cutting, prepping and sewing simple projects.This is the first session in a two day program. Registration is for both programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group Cookbook Club Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food Age Group: Adults 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. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 17 2025 Wed Cookbook Club 12:00pm–1:30pm Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Change Makers' Club Monday, September 22, 2025 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 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 Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Change Makers' Club 3:45pm–4:45pm Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical Upcoming Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 Registration Required 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
This event is in the "Adults" group Green Cleaning with Herbs Monday, September 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Health & Wellness Age Group: Adults Discover the power of herbs for a naturally clean home! From herbal vinegar to DIY laundry and dishwashing detergents, you'll learn how to harness the antibacterial properties of herbs. Recipes and take-home items are included in this program. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Green Cleaning with Herbs 7:00pm–8:30pm Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Health & Wellness Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Health & Wellness Registration Required Event Details: Discover the power of herbs for a naturally clean home! From herbal vinegar to DIY laundry and dishwashing detergents, you'll learn how to harness the antibacterial properties of herbs. Recipes and take-home items are included in this program.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Made by Me Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Informational Age Group: Tweens, Teens Have fun learning basic sewing machine skills and gain hands-on practice cutting, prepping and sewing simple projects.This is the first session in a two day program. Registration is for both programs. Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Made by Me 4:00pm–5:00pm Creative Programs, Informational Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Creative Programs, Informational Registration Required Event Details: Have fun learning basic sewing machine skills and gain hands-on practice cutting, prepping and sewing simple projects.This is the first session in a two day program. Registration is for both programs.
This event is in the "Adults" group "Why I Love Horror" Book Release Party Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Age Group: Adults Join Becky Siegel Spratford—Horror reviewer, La Grange librarian and author—to celebrate the publication of her anthology Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, a heartfelt tribute to the genre featuring essays Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 23 2025 Tue "Why I Love Horror" Book Release Party 7:00pm–8:45pm Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Open Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Adults Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment Registration Required Event Details: Join Becky Siegel Spratford—Horror reviewer, La Grange librarian and author—to celebrate the publication of her anthology Why I Love Horror: Essays on Horror Literature, a heartfelt tribute to the genre featuring essays
This event is in the "Adults" group La Grange Writers Group Wednesday, September 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Adults Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Sep 24 2025 Wed La Grange Writers Group 6:30pm–8:30pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Puzzle Share with Go Green of Greater La Grange Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm Dierkes at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs, Environment/Sustainability Age Group: Everyone Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult or Children’s Services desks from September 22-26 during business hours. Then come to the share to find some new-to-you fun! You do not need to donate to attend the event. View Details This event is in the "Everyone" group Sep 27 2025 Sat Puzzle Share with Go Green of Greater La Grange 11:00am–2:00pm Creative Programs, Environment/Sustainability Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Creative Programs, Environment/Sustainability Event Details: Drop off your gently used puzzles and board games at the Adult or Children’s Services desks from September 22-26 during business hours. Then come to the share to find some new-to-you fun! You do not need to donate to attend the event.
This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Children, School Age Bring your imagination and creativity! 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 ClubK-grade 6 View Details This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Oct 1 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, School Age Program Type: Creative Programs Event Details: Bring your imagination and creativity! 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 ClubK-grade 6
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 Ukulele Workshop Saturday, October 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults Join Ukulele enthusiast Michael Malone for a fun, hands-on workshop that will have you strumming the Ukulele in no time. In this workshop, you will learn how to tune and strum your ukulele as well as how to play some easy chords. View Details 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 Oct 4 2025 Sat Ukulele Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults Program Type: Creative Programs Event Details: Join Ukulele enthusiast Michael Malone for a fun, hands-on workshop that will have you strumming the Ukulele in no time. In this workshop, you will learn how to tune and strum your ukulele as well as how to play some easy chords.
This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Make and Take: Book Charms All Day 10/5 - 10/11 La Grange Public Library Program Type: Creative Programs Age Group: Tweens, Teens Celebrate the Right to Read by making a tiny charm of your favorite book! Perfect for keychain, bookmark or shoelace decoration! Pick up a kit at the second-floor desks anytime during the week while supplies last. View Details This event is in the "Tweens" group This event is in the "Teens" group Oct 5 - 11 2025 Make and Take: Book Charms All Day 10/5–10/11 Creative Programs Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Age Group: Tweens, Teens Program Type: Creative Programs Event Details: Celebrate the Right to Read by making a tiny charm of your favorite book! Perfect for keychain, bookmark or shoelace decoration! Pick up a kit at the second-floor desks anytime during the week while supplies last.