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This event is in the "Preschool" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs.  All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 ...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs.  All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. 

For ages 2-3

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

Baby Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies/Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers.&nbs...

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

Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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. 

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

Art Afternoon

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Calling all artists! Stop by the Library and create an original piece of art using a variety of materials set out for self-directed creativity. Finish your project by the end of th...

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

Calling all artists! Stop by the Library and create an original piece of art using a variety of materials set out for self-directed creativity. Finish your project by the end of the hour or bring it with you next month for completion. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Darkness is the New Green: How Light at Night Alters Our World

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Environment/Sustainability
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Excessive light at night affects human health, ecosystems and climate change. Learn how you can help restore our starry skies. Presented by Ken Walczak of the Adler Planetarium in ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Environment/Sustainability
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Excessive light at night affects human health, ecosystems and climate change. Learn how you can help restore our starry skies. Presented by Ken Walczak of the Adler Planetarium in partnership with Go Green La Grange.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mujeres Latinas En Accion Tabling Event

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Partnership
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is a bilingual/bicultural agency that empowers Latinas by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being and advocate on th...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Partnership
Event Details:

Mujeres Latinas en Acción (Mujeres) is a bilingual/bicultural agency that empowers Latinas by providing services which reflect their values and culture and being and advocate on the issues that make a difference in their lives.

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts.

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

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts.

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

After School Hangout

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Welcome all teens and tweens! After school on Wednesdays and Fridays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, and more!Grades 5-12

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

Welcome all teens and tweens! After school on Wednesdays and Fridays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, and more!

Grades 5-12

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Medicare Seminar

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn about Medicare changes and how to select the best Medicare Supplement plan and Part D Drug plan. Presented by Courtenay Erb of Access Benefit Plan Consultants.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Learn about Medicare changes and how to select the best Medicare Supplement plan and Part D Drug plan. Presented by Courtenay Erb of Access Benefit Plan Consultants.

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

Tiny Toes Music

Sunday, December 15, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. Ages bi...

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for musical fun with your little one! Tiny Toes Music features fun songs, dancing, a storybook and instrument activities especially created for young children. 

Ages birth-5. Older siblings welcome.   

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mid-Month Monday Matinee

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us every 3rd Monday of the month for popcorn and a movie. Check our online calendar to see what will be featured.

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Join us every 3rd Monday of the month for popcorn and a movie. Check our online calendar to see what will be featured.

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

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: 11
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 "Teens" group.

Finals Study Session

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread out and study.

Grades 7-12

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

Read to the Dogs

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Children, School Age
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 be...

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 "Adults" group.

Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital librar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital librar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital librar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital librar...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Finals Study Session

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread out and study.

Grades 7-12

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

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Each month, four kids will have the opportunity to create a special shelf display in the Library! Kids will decorate a flyer for their shelf display, then pick out books, movies an...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Each month, four kids will have the opportunity to create a special shelf display in the Library! Kids will decorate a flyer for their shelf display, then pick out books, movies and games from the Children's department that fit their interests.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 7
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 "Teens" group.

Finals Study Session

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 3:00pm - 8:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Teens
Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread out and study.

Grades 7-12

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.

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

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. For ages birth-5

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

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

For ages birth-5