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Make and Take: Book Charms

All Day 10/5–10/11
Tweens, Teens
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Celebrate the Right to Read by making a tiny charm of your favorite book! Perfect for keychain, bookmark or shoelace decoration! Pick up a kit at the second-floor desks anytime during the week while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

This event is in the "Adults" group

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Understanding Local Senior Living Options (Live Well Series)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

An introduction to independent and assisted living and care options available at Cantata Adult Life Services, located in nearby Brookfield. Refreshments will be served.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Vintage Look Halloween Box

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

You'll love these boxes topped with spooky faces! Cats, ghosts or jack o'lanterns. Your choice!

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

Crafting for a Cause: Inspiring Cards and Hopeful Painted Rocks for Kits to Heart

3:00pm–4:30pm
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 crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while helping a worthy cause. 

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

Halloween Island Pop-Up Treasure Map

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, School Age
Creative Programs
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Design a spooky 3D map of your dream Halloween island—complete with ghostly graveyards, haunted houses, pirate treasure, and more!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cookbook Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Registration Required
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 "School Age" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Hoop Dancing with Lakota Artist Starr Chief Eagle

1:00pm–2:00pm
School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Creative Programs, Performance
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Performance
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore Native American culture, history, and storytelling in this interactive program with Starr Chief Eagle. Dance along with Starr Chief Eagle as she performs her Hoop Dance with 22 hoops!

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

Change Makers' Club

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Improv

7:00pm–8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

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

Crafting for a Cause: Hats for the Unhoused and Preemie Babies

6:30pm–8:00pm
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 crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while helping a worthy cause.

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

LEGO® Club

3:00pm–4:00pm
Children, School Age
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Bring your imagination and creativity! LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club

K-grade 6

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

Sharing Stories of Equity and Belonging

7:00pm–8:00pm
Children, Tweens, Teens
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Participate in story circles and create a community art project to promote understanding and belonging.

Late Opening-Open at 1:00pm

9:00am–1:00pm
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

Fall Messy Art

3:30pm–4:30pm
Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Preschoolers will explore the sights, scents and textures of fall through a variety of hands-on projects. Stay for one or create them all. Dress to get messy!

This event is in the "Adults" group

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Feeling creative? Join the La Grange Writers Group! Get feedback on your work and give feedback to other local authors. Drop-ins welcome.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Become Your Own Health Advocate (Live Well Series)

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adults
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to ask health providers the right questions! Improve your interactions with providers by becoming an advocate for your well-being and health.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Amanita Muscaria Candle Holders

7:00pm–8:45pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

These mushroom candle holders will go well with all the mushroom and fairy things we have made! You don't have to paint them red, but you probably want to.

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

Change Makers' Club

3:45pm–4:45pm
Children, School Age
Book Discussion, Civic Engagement, Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Historical
Upcoming
Registration 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
Registration Required
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 "Adults" group

Cookbook Club

12:00pm–1:30pm
Adults
Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Registration Required
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 "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tootsie Pop Pumpkin Favors: Cricut Crafts

3:30pm–4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food, Technology
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment, Food, Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a cute seasonal party favor to enjoy or give as a gift. Use our Cricut machine to make a personalized tag for your pumpkin favor.

Closing at 5:00pm

5:00pm–9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library