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Shoe Swap with Go Green La Grange

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement, Environment/Sustainability
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to be d...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Environment/Sustainability
Event Details:

Come swap your old styles for new ones! Go Green La Grange will accept all seasonally appropriate footwear to share with the community. They will also accept unusable shoes to be donated and repurposed. 

Change Makers' Club

Monday, November 18, 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: 14
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

Closing at 5:00pm

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
La Grange Public Library
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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. 

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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: 37
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.

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: 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

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REC Hour - Relax, Engage, Connect

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. 

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Versiti Blood Drive

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Dierkes at La Grange Public Library
Program Type:
Civic Engagement
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

External registration required. Sign up for Versiti's urgent need blood drive and take the first step toward saving lives. To schedule your preferred donation time, call 1-800...

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Event Details:

External registration required. Sign up for Versiti's urgent need blood drive and take the first step toward saving lives. 

To schedule your preferred donation time, call 1-800-786-4483, or schedule HERE.

Crafting for a Cause

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.

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

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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.

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. 

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

Crafting for a Cause

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.

Late Opening-Open at 1:00pm

Friday, March 7, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
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