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Read to the Dogs

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, School Age
Entertainment/Enrichment
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 "Children" group
This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group
This event is in the "Preschool" group

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

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

Babysitting Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

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

Animal Pals Sensory Play

10:30am–11:30am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Enjoy a morning of hands-on sensory play featuring our pets.  Stop by each station for a multi-sensory experience and create a pet-themed craft. Be prepared to get a little messy as we play, explore and have fun. 

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

Babysitting Workshop

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Event Details:

Get the knowledge and confidence to care for children safely and responsibly. You’ll earn a certificate of completion at the end of the second session. Attendance at both sessions is required for certification. 

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

Storytime By Myself

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool, School Age
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

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

Minecraft Adventures: Pirate Quest

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go on exciting Minecraft adventures hosted by Arrayscape Gaming! This month, embark on a high-stakes adventure! Explore mysterious islands, outsmart cunning traps and engage in epic naval battles with pirate ships.

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

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

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

Kid Librarian

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Civic Engagement
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

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

Tales & Tails Reader's Theater

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Creative Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stories come to life through with reader’s theater!  Come ready to imagine, play and enjoy some wild stories featuring some of our favorite animals. No acting experience needed, but early reading skills are helpful.

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

Pajama Storytime

6:30pm–7:00pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Storytime
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

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

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

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

Storytime By Myself

10:00am–10:45am
Children, Preschool, School Age
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

This drop-off storytime will give kids ages 4-6 the chance to keep up on  school year skills and independence with fun stories, songs and crafts. Join us for just one session or all four! 

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Storytime
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts, and it is designed for ages 3-7.

 

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

Escape Room: Mini Mysteries - Session A

3:00pm–3:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and crack codes in a fun, mystery-filled mini escape room adventure. It’s a race against the clock to unlock the clues and escape! 

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

Escape Room: Mini Mysteries - Session B

3:45pm–4:15pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Work together to solve puzzles and crack codes in a fun, mystery-filled mini escape room adventure. It’s a race against the clock to unlock the clues and escape! 

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

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

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

Me and My New Pet Rock

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age
Creative Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Adopt your very own pet rock! We'll paint and decorate our "pets", give them names and create their personalized habitats.

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All Day
Closing
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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

Storytime in the Park

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Storytime
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Kids and their caregivers are invited to enjoy stories and songs under the sun. Bring a blanket to sit on for summer fun at Kiwanis Park. 

This storytime is designed for kids ages birth-5 but everyone is welcome. 

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

Party in the Park

9:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Entertainment/Enrichment, Performance
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Performance
Event Details:

Join us at Sedgwick Park (10th Ave & 48th St. La Grange) for simple activities and play!  From 10:00 to 10:45am, enjoy a performance and family-friendly fun.

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

Kids Contraptions

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Rube Goldberg machines are designed to accomplish a simple task—such as popping a balloon—through an intricate series of actions that make the process as complicated as possible.

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

Spanish Bilingual Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Storytime
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. The storytime includes games and crafts, and it is designed for ages 3-7.

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

Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo for exciting, educational encounters with eight amazing animals including Xena the sloth! Learn about animals in this fun, interactive program. 

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

Minecraft Adventures: Lost Egypt

2:00pm–3:30pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go on exciting adventures hosted by Arrayscape Gaming! This month, unleash your inner explorer in Ancient Egypt! Solve puzzles, dodge traps and battle mobs to uncover secrets and the hidden tombs of the Great Pyramid.