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This event is in the "Teens" group.

After School Hangout

3:00pm - 4:30pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment/Enrichment
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, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, and more!

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

YEHAW: Youth Empowerment for Health Advocacy & Wellness

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all future community leaders in grades 7-12! Build life skills, boost wellness and make a difference through service learning, workshops and fun events.

Holiday

All Day
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.
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.

Level Up at Your Library: Summer Reading 2025

All Day
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This summer, take your reading to the next level with the 2025 Summer Reading Challenge. From June 2 through August 2, readers of all ages can level up by tracking their progress, exploring new books, and completing fun side quests along the way.

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

Battle of the Books: Library Edition 2025

All Day 6/2 - 6/30
Tweens, Teens
Book Discussion
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion
Registration Required
Event Details:
Battle of the Books: Library Edition
Registration: June 2-June 30
Competition: Wednesday, July 30, 11:00am-1:00pm, at La Grange Park Public Library
Grades 5-8
This event is in the "Children" 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.

Summer Cinema: Wreck-it Ralph

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Entertainment/Enrichment
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Bring a pillow, a snack, and a friend or two for a movie on our big screen. 

 

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

Skittles BINGO

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment/Enrichment, Food
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Food
Event Details:

Level up with edible pieces Bingo! Play for a chance to win a prize from our prize bag, and even if you don’t win, you can still eat your Skittles at the end of the game.

Grades 5-12

This event is in the "Children" 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.

M&M'S Pokémon Bingo

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Entertainment/Enrichment
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

Instead of calling numbers and letters, we'll call out Pokémon. Mark your squares with M&Ms and try to catch a Bingo! No Pokémon Master-level knowledge is necessary — everyone will be able to play.

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

Tie-Dye Party

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Creative Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Upgrade your wardrobe with colorful tiedye! Bring one cotton clothing item and we’ll provide the rest.

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

YEHAW: Youth Empowerment for Health Advocacy & Wellness

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Health & Wellness
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Calling all future community leaders in grades 7-12! Build life skills, boost wellness and make a difference through service learning, workshops and fun events. Project-based service hour opportunities available.

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

Crafting for a Cause: Inspiring Cards and Hopeful Painted Rocks

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
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 craft projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while benefiting a worthy cause.

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 - 3:00pm
Children, School Age, Tweens
Creative Programs, Technology
Upcoming
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Escape Room: Babysitting Gone Wrong (Grades 5-8)

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

You and 11 others find yourselves trapped in a spooky, toy-decorated mansion after responding to a mysterious babysitting invitation. Can you work together to solve the clues, open the locks and escape this babysitting nightmare?

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

Escape Room: Babysitting Gone Wrong (Grades 7-12)

3:15pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

You and 11 others find yourselves trapped in a spooky, toy-decorated mansion after responding to a mysterious babysitting invitation. Can you work together to solve the clues, open the locks and escape this babysitting nightmare?

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

Needle Felting Mushrooms

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:
Level Up Decorations (Tween Crafting Series):
  • Wednesday, June 25, 2:30-4:00pm, Needle Felting Mushrooms: Create an adorable Mario Mushroom or a colorful fairy mushroom out of wool.
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
Upcoming
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
Upcoming
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 "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Patriotic Mini Pancake Skewers

2:30pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we make mini dollar pancakes and stack them on a skewer with fruit and other sweat treats to create a personalized snack!

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Skittles BINGO

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Entertainment/Enrichment, Food
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Food
Event Details:

Level up with edible pieces Bingo! Play for a chance to win a prize from our prize bag, and even if you don’t win, you can still eat your Skittles at the end of the game.

Grades 5-12

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
Upcoming
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.