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Storybook Theater

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

 In Storybook Theater, kids bring folk and fairy tales to life through fun readers theater! No acting experience needed—just come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some favorit...

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

 In Storybook Theater, kids bring folk and fairy tales to life through fun readers theater! No acting experience needed—just come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some favorite stories together.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafting for a Cause: Valentine’s Day Cards for Hospitalized Kids

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while benefiting a worthy cause. This month we are makin...

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

Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while benefiting a worthy cause.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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: 15
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 "Adults" group.

Simple Storytelling

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes 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...

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
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.

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

Change Makers' Club

Monday, January 20, 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
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, January 22, 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.  

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons & Dragons 101

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battli...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

Join D&D master, Steve Hurovitz, for a fun introduction to this role-playing game. Learn about its history, game basics and how to quickly start exploring new worlds and battling monsters.

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

What is YOUR SUPER- POWER?

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

This fun art workshop combining self-reflection, personal narrative, and mixed media visual expression. Create a colorful self-portrait sharing uniqueness of your personality, inte...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

This fun art workshop combining self-reflection, personal narrative, and mixed media visual expression. Create a colorful self-portrait sharing uniqueness of your personality, interests, and passions.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hot Chocolate Bombs (Teen/Adult)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Food
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love learning how to make your own hot chocolate bombs to keep you warm throughout the winter. They also make wonderful gifts for a special someon...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love learning how to make your own hot chocolate bombs to keep you warm throughout the winter. They also make wonderful gifts for a special someone!

Ages 12 and up

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Valentine Decor

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Get a head start on Valentine's Day with a vintage Valentine decoration.

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

Get a head start on Valentine's Day with a vintage Valentine decoration.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Simple Storytelling

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes 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...

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
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.

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

LEGO® Club

Thursday, February 6, 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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Poetry Workshop: Everyone's Type

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join Chicago poets Lisa Marie Farver and Anna Poeht as they teach you how to use a vintage typewriter to write a romantic sonnet for your sweetie, a haiku to a friend you adore, or...

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

Join Chicago poets Lisa Marie Farver and Anna Poeht as they teach you how to use a vintage typewriter to write a romantic sonnet for your sweetie, a haiku to a friend you adore, or even an anti-Valentine’s Day ode. Typewriters, paper, and oth

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Hot Chocolate Bombs (Tweens)

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Food
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love learning how to make your own hot chocolate bombs to keep you warm throughout the winter. They also make wonderful gifts for a special someon...

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Food
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

If you love hot chocolate, you’ll love learning how to make your own hot chocolate bombs to keep you warm throughout the winter. They also make wonderful gifts for a special someone!

Grades 5-8

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Adult Improv

Monday, February 10, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Astrology 101

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs. As well as planets, and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self.Access ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn about the sun, moon, and rising signs. As well as planets, and how to read your natal chart to avoid future problems, learn your strengths, and embrace your best self.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, February 12, 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

REC Hour - Relax, Engage, Connect

Thursday, February 13, 2025 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. 

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

Change Makers' Club

Monday, February 17, 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
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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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: 15
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafting for a Cause: Pillowcases and Paracord Lanyards for Operation Gratitude

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while benefiting a worthy cause. This month we are decor...

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

Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while benefiting a worthy cause.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, February 26, 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.  

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Shamrock Wreath

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Spring and St. Patrick's Day with a lovely paper wreath. You will only need to be able to cut and fold. 

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

Celebrate Spring and St. Patrick's Day with a lovely paper wreath. You will only need to be able to cut and fold. 

Late Opening-Open at 1:00pm

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library