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Safer Shopping Online (Tech Tuesdays)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Technology

Registration Required

Event Details:

Online shopping is widely used and often very convenient, but how can you tell if your information is safe?

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Responsible Pet Ownership (Presented by Animal Care League)

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Informational, Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

Explore the core principles of pet guardianship, focusing on informed care for a pet’s health, safety and emotional well-being. Topics include preventive veterinary care, nutrition, training and reading animal body language to enhance safety.

Zumba for Seniors

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Health & Wellness

Registration Required

Event Details:

Zumba instructor Rene Collins-Maragh will lead the class in a low to moderate intensity workout. Walk in ready to have a blast and tone up; leave exhilarated and empowered. All fitness levels are welcome.

Volunteer Club (offsite program)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join our group for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience with a local community service partner, the Children’s Community Closet, located at 500 E. 31st, La Grange Park, at St. Michael’s Church.

After School Hangout

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment

Event Details:

After school on Wednesdays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, enjoy snacks and more!

Art Afternoon

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room

Age Group: Children, School Age

Event Details:

Calling all artists! Stop by the Library and create an original piece of art using a variety of materials available for self-directed creativity. Finish your project by the end of the hour or bring it next month for completion.

Hot Chocolate and Book Tasting (Tween/Teen)

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 3:45pm - 4:45pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Program Type: Book Discussion, Food

Registration Required

Event Details:

Sip, sample and explore! Warm up with a variety of hot chocolate flavors, then “taste” a curated selection of exciting new and popular books. It’s a great way to stock up for Winter Reading or get holiday gifting ideas.

Border Patrol and the National Guard

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm

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Full

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Civic Engagement, Informational, Partnership

Registration Required

Event Details:

What does it means for us to have ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard in our Communities? What are the rights of immigrants, protesters and residents? What can we do to protect our civil rights?

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Winter Stars Craft

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Open

Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Creative Programs

Registration Required

Event Details:

Create beautiful stars using paper bags! Participants will make two stars, perfect for the winter season.

Finals Study Session

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm

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Library Branch: La Grange Public Library

Room: Dierkes

Age Group: Tweens, Teens

Event Details:

Need a quiet place to hit the books? Teens are invited to use the large meeting room to study at the Library December 16-19. We’ll provide WiFi, snacks and plenty of room to spread out and study.

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9 am	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Music and Movement Storytime 9:30am–10:00am Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime. For ages birth-3 with caregiver.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime Together 9:30am–10:00am Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs. All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. For Ages 2-3	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Storytime Together 9:30am–10:00am Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs. All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. For Ages 2-3
10 am	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Music and Movement Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Storytime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime. For ages birth-3 with caregiver.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Children, Babies/Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. For ages birth to 23 months.	This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Baby Storytime 10:15am–10:45am Children, Babies/Toddlers Storytime This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. For ages birth to 23 months.
11 am
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Children" 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 Hoop Dancing with Lakota Artist Starr Chief Eagle 1:00pm–2:00pm Children, School Age, Tweens, Teens, Adults Creative Programs, Performance Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" 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 Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Dierkes Age Group: Children, 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!
2 pm
3 pm	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 Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats 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 "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Chess Club 3:00pm–4:00pm Children, School Age This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "School Age" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, School Age Event Details: Whether novice or expert, you’re invited to join us for an afternoon of chess. We will be on hand to teach you the game or offer strategies to boost your skills. Time will be available for instruction and for match play.
4 pm
5 pm
6 pm		This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Pajama Storytime 6:30pm–7:00pm Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool This event is in the "Children" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschool" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: La Grange Public Library Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room Age Group: Children, Babies/Toddlers, Preschool Event Details: Snuggle up to some great stories and songs! If you’d like, wear your P.J.s and bring something to cuddle. For ages birth-5

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