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Kindergarten Readiness, Tuesdays at 10:30 am

Kindergarten Readiness Series

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am

Prepare your child for kindergarten by enrolling them in our Kindergarten Readiness classes!

Closed
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Prepare your child for kindergarten by enrolling them in our Kindergarten Readiness classes!

Margaret Ritchie Noon Book Club Discussion

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm

 

This group will meet in-person.

Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books.

 

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

 

This group will meet in-person.

Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books.

 

Holiday Breads with Chef Cherise

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Holiday breads: one basic dough makes two delicious yeast breads! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Holiday breads: one basic dough makes two delicious yeast breads! Chef Cherise Slattery will teach you how to make a Christmas Star Bread studded with pistachios and a strawberry jam swirl.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us for Family Storytime at the library!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Family Storytime at the library!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us for Family Storytime at the library!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Family Storytime at the library!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Book a Techie

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Film Club

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm

 

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

 

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

Christmas Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

Book a Techie

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:30pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

New Year's Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

Little Crafters (ages 3-6)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple seasonal crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, gluing, and assembling.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 4, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple seasonal crafting with your little ones. Projects are easy to complete and are designed to help children build their fine motor skills through cutting, coloring, gluing, and assembling.

Afterschool Crafters (ages 5-7)

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple seasonal crafting projects. 

JAN: Weave a colorful paper quilt for your hibernating teddy bear!

#WSPG7

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple seasonal crafting projects. 

JAN: Weave a colorful paper quilt for your hibernating teddy bear!

#WSPG7

Family Storytime with Miss Moe (Drop In)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us for Family Storytime with Miss Moe!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Family Storytime with Miss Moe!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Family History Writers

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 7, 2026 @ 2:30pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

Disclaimer(s)

The Library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the Library.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Crafternoon

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meet up with your friends for some cozy winter vibes learning how to finger knit.  Finger knitting is a popular knitting technique that doesn't require the use of knitting needles.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 5, 2026 @ 9:00pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet up with your friends for some cozy winter vibes learning how to finger knit.  Finger knitting is a popular knitting technique that doesn't require the use of knitting needles.

Family Storytime with Miss Moe (Drop In)

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Join us for Family Storytime with Miss Moe!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Family Storytime with Miss Moe!  Children will enjoy songs, rhymes, flannel board activities, stories, and a craft that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills.

Chess Club Series

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.

Genealogy Seekers: Using Podcasts to Expand Your Genealogical Knowledge

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Transform your commute, walks, and waiting time into learning opportunities. Podcasts offer convenient, expert-led genealogical education you can access anywhere.

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 7:00pm.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Transform your commute, walks, and waiting time into learning opportunities. Podcasts offer convenient, expert-led genealogical education you can access anywhere.

Disclaimer(s)

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Senior Social Hour: Bingo!

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Join us for an invigorating game of BINGO! Small prizes will be awarded. Good luck! 

Open
Registration Required
Registration will close on January 9, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an invigorating game of BINGO! Small prizes will be awarded. Good luck! 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Notice: Attending programs constitutes consent to be photographed/videotaped for library purposes.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Event Details:

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.