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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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...

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).

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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).

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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.

Hot Chocolate Bomb

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: 4
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

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Post-Election Update with WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek (VIRTUAL)

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Informational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

External registration required.In partnership with The League of Women Voters of the Palatine Area and the Schaumburg Library, join us for Paul Lisnek's (WGN-TV) analysis of life a...

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

External registration required.

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 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

Traffic Light Circuits

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age
Event Details:

Create your own color-changing traffic light paper circuit. Discover Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the three-position traffic signal, and celebrate Black History Month by learnin...

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

Create your own color-changing traffic light paper circuit. Discover Garrett Morgan, the inventor of the three-position traffic signal, and celebrate Black History Month by learning about other brilliant Black inventors.

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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.

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Friday, January 31, 2025 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

Family Storytime & Craft

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

The entire family is invited to join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. For ages birth 5. Siblings are welcomed.

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

The entire family is invited to join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. 

For ages birth 5. Siblings are welcomed.

Family Book Trivia Showdown

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Kids and their grownups are invited to test their knowledge about children’s books, both past and present, as they compete against other families. Prizes will be awarded. 

Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Kids and their grownups are invited to test their knowledge about children’s books, both past and present, as they compete against other families. Prizes will be awarded. 

Music and Movement Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.For ages birth-3

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

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.

For ages birth-3

Music and Movement Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.For ages birth-3

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

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.

For ages birth-3

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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).

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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).

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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...

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).

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 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).

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Chair Qigong and Soothing Sounds (Winter Wellness Series)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This workshop combines qigong and beautiful sounds. Qigong is a series of slow flowing movements and deep measured breathing, ending with soothing sounds f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This workshop combines qigong and beautiful sounds.

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James McBride (ILP)

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment/Enrichment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

External registration required.Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color of Water, was published...

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

External registration required.

Toddler Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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

Baby Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Tyler Duelm Activity Room at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, Babies/Toddlers
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 ...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers
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-23 months

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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

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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.

Pajama Storytime

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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