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Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Storytime Ages 0 through 12 months:         Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Citizenship Orientation Session

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Attend this session to learn about the requirements for the citizenship test.  Sign up begins 7/18. Presented: Zoom.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Presented: Zoom

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointmen

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Picnic in the Park Storytime

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Picnic in the Park Storytime Friday, August 2, 11:30 – 12:00 p.m. Pack a picnic for this special storytime. All Ages. Held offsite at Willow Park, 3600 Lexington

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Stickerpalooza

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Saturday, August 3, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.    We'll provide the stickers and backdrops so you can make your own sticker art.. All Ages. Sign up begins 7/20.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Get Ready for Kindergarten

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Get Ready for Kindergarten  Reading: Monday, July 22, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.     Math: Monday, July 29, 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.     Science: Monday, August

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Ages 3 through 5:      Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.     No Preschool Storytime: 

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories at Palatine Park District - Oak Park

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Tuesday, August 6, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  Gather at these different Palatine Park District locations for special, summer storytimes. All Ages. Registration through the Park Dist

Offsite Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
:

About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.  Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Summer Service Project: Baby Blankets for Hopeful Beginnings

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Earn service hours while giving back to the community and having fun. Grades 6 – 12. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.    June 5, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.:

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Inkscape for Beginners

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Inkscape is a free software that can be used to make graphics and designs for your next laser cutting or embroidery creation. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 7/24.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Storytime Ages 0 through 12 months:         Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.  

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing Advice Drop-In Hours

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Michael Hall lends you advice on your personal sewing projects. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Stories at Palatine Park District - Oak Park

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
In the Community
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Thursday, August 8, 6:30 – 7:00 p.m.  Gather at these different Palatine Park District locations for special, summer storytimes. All Ages. Registration through the Park Distr

Offsite Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointmen

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Embroidery Pattern Design for Beginners

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to use Inkscape and Ink/Stitch to design your own pattern for use on the embroidery machine. Ages 13 and up. Sign up begins 7/29.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wildlife Spotlight - Coyotes

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

With props and pictures, learn all about coyotes, a very common and often misunderstood animal neighbor found throughout Cook County.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversational skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended. 

Required