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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. 

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. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Improv

Monday, October 6, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, October 8, 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.  

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

Understanding Local Senior Living Options (Live Well Series)

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

An introduction to independent and assisted living and care options available at Cantata Adult Life Services, located in nearby Brookfield. Refreshments will be served.

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

An introduction to independent and assisted living and care options available at Cantata Adult Life Services, located in nearby Brookfield. Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Vintage Look Halloween Box

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults

You'll love these boxes topped with spooky faces! Cats, ghosts or jack o'lanterns. Your choice!

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

You'll love these boxes topped with spooky faces! Cats, ghosts or jack o'lanterns. Your choice!

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

Crafting for a Cause: Inspiring Cards and Hopeful Painted Rocks for Kits to Heart

Monday, October 13, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

Halloween Island Pop-Up Treasure Map

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, School Age

Design a spooky 3D map of your dream Halloween island—complete with ghostly graveyards, haunted houses, pirate treasure, and more!

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

Design a spooky 3D map of your dream Halloween island—complete with ghostly graveyards, haunted houses, pirate treasure, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, October 15, 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
Registration Required
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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hoop Dancing with Lakota Artist Starr Chief Eagle

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Performance
Age Group:
School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults

Explore Native American culture, history, and storytelling in this interactive program with Starr Chief Eagle. Dance along with Starr Chief Eagle as she performs her Hoop Dance with 22 hoops!

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

Explore Native American culture, history, and storytelling in this interactive program with Starr Chief Eagle. Dance along with Starr Chief Eagle as she performs her Hoop Dance with 22 hoops!

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

Change Makers' Club

Monday, October 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

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
Registration 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
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

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, October 22, 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.  

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

Adult Improv

Monday, November 3, 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
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: Hats for the Unhoused and Preemie Babies

Tuesday, November 4, 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
Registration Required
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "School Age" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, November 5, 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 Club

K-grade 6

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 Club

K-grade 6

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

Sharing Stories of Equity and Belonging

Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens

Participate in story circles and create a community art project to promote understanding and belonging.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in story circles and create a community art project to promote understanding and belonging.

Late Opening-Open at 1:00pm

Friday, November 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Fall Messy Art

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool

Preschoolers will explore the sights, scents and textures of fall through a variety of hands-on projects. Stay for one or create them all. Dress to get messy!

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

Preschoolers will explore the sights, scents and textures of fall through a variety of hands-on projects. Stay for one or create them all. Dress to get messy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

La Grange Writers Group

Wednesday, November 12, 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.  

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

Become Your Own Health Advocate (Live Well Series)

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to ask health providers the right questions! Improve your interactions with providers by becoming an advocate for your well-being and health.

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

Learn how to ask health providers the right questions! Improve your interactions with providers by becoming an advocate for your well-being and health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Amanita Muscaria Candle Holders

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs
Age Group:
Adults

These mushroom candle holders will go well with all the mushroom and fairy things we have made! You don't have to paint them red, but you probably want to.

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

These mushroom candle holders will go well with all the mushroom and fairy things we have made! You don't have to paint them red, but you probably want to.

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

Change Makers' Club

Monday, November 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

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
Registration 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
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

Cookbook Club

Wednesday, November 19, 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
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tootsie Pop Pumpkin Favors: Cricut Crafts

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food, Technology
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Make a cute seasonal party favor to enjoy or give as a gift. Use our Cricut machine to make a personalized tag for your pumpkin favor.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute seasonal party favor to enjoy or give as a gift. Use our Cricut machine to make a personalized tag for your pumpkin favor.

Closing at 5:00pm

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library