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Mid-Month Monday Matinee

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

This month's movie is The Fall Guy: A stuntman, fresh off an almost career-ending accident, has to track down a missing movie star, solve a conspiracy and try to win back the love of his life while still doing his day job.

Read to the Dogs

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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.

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Tech One-On-One Help

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
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, April 22, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
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, April 22, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
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, April 22, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology
Registration Required
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).

Candy Taste Test

Candy Taste Test

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Are you a Jelly Belly fan, or do you prefer Brach’s? What chocolate brand is your go-to? Do you prefer milk chocolate, dark chocolate or white chocolate? We’ll sample a variety of different candies, guess the brand, and vote on your favorites!

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Sustainability in the Garden

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:15pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Environment/Sustainability, Informational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make your yard and garden more sustainable with Carrie of Green Garden Mama. We’ll discuss composting, adding native plants to your yard, and the benefits of rain gardens (plus much more). 

After School Hangout

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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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!

Sensory Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool
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Everyone is invited to enjoy the interactive stories, movement, and sensory play that make this storytime a great activity for neurodivergent children and their families. Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.

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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.  

Crafting for a Cause: Cards & Beaded Bracelets for Letters of Love

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Civic Engagement, Creative Programs
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: 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.

Spring Migration Bird Walk

9:00am - 10:30am
Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join an expert birder from Red Hill Birding for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Early May is a great time of year for birding in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (ILP Presents)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

External registration required.

 

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Watercolor Loose Florals

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let loose with watercolor as you learn how to paint flowers with Audrey Ra. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to paint tulips and sunflowers in the loose style.

Get Familiar with Online Health Resources (REC Hour)

1:00pm - 2:30pm
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:

Come and learn about reputable, reliable, online consumer health resources. The Library’s Social Services Coordinator will present this 30-minute program, followed by time for questions and conversation.  A resource list will be provided.

Get Ready for Rainbows Craft

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

We'll be making some cute rainbow pinwheel wreaths to get ready for summer!

Adult Improv

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs, Entertainment/Enrichment
Open
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.

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
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.  

Cookbook Club

12:30pm - 2:00pm
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:

This month's book is Martha: The Cookbook by Martha Stewart. 

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
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.  

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
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.  

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.  

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library

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.  

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.  

Closed for Staff Training

All Day
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library

La Grange Writers Group

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adults
Creative Programs
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
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.  

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.  

Holiday

All Day
Closing
Branches:
La Grange Public Library

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.  

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.  

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.