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Tween/Teen Scene: Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun? Is writing your favorite subject in school? Would you like feedback on pieces you have written? Join...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun? Is writing your favorite subject in school? Would you like feedback on pieces you have written? Join your peers and let's get creative!

Tween/Teen: Teatime Book Club

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be avail...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be available to check out.

Feb:

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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.Develop your child's int...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Family History Study Hall

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This group will meet in-person. Family History Study Hall is a time for those interested in genealogy to gather and research together in-person! Access books and other re...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This group will meet in-person. 

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.

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniqu...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniques, as well as different types of art.

Illinois Libraries Present: Amy Tan

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Register through Zoom here: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTanAmy Tan is the daughter of immigrant parents from China, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Best known for her nov...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

Register through Zoom here: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan

Trivia Night!

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Are you a trivia buff? Show off your skills at the library! Join us for an engaging evening of competition and friendly rivalry. Snacks will be served. Gift cards will go to t...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Are you a trivia buff? Show off your skills at the library! Join us for an engaging evening of competition and friendly rivalry. Snacks will be served. Gift cards will go to the biggest know-it-alls. Come on your own or as a team. 

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Tween/Teen: STEAM Challenge

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Meet up with your friends at the library and enjoy exploring exciting STEAM related projects, challenges, or experiments. Join Mrs. Hansen as she guides you through the planni...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Meet up with your friends at the library and enjoy exploring exciting STEAM related projects, challenges, or experiments. Join Mrs.

Illinois Libraries Present: Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Exploring Space with with Coralie Adam. Register here: https://bit.ly/ILP_CoralieAdamCoralie Adam graduated in 2011 from Illinois with a B.S. in aerospace engineering. Followi...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

Exploring Space with with Coralie Adam.

Job Search Like a Pro: Resumes

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to craft content that performs well when subjected to hiring committees and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). We will discuss keyword-optimized content and how to showcas...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn how to craft content that performs well when subjected to hiring committees and Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS). We will discuss keyword-optimized content and how to showcase your value offering and EQ.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Crafternoon

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

THIS IS A 2 DAY CLASS, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSESMarch comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Lets bring Spring to you rooms with our little clay lambs. Bring y...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

THIS IS A 2 DAY CLASS, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSES

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Lets bring Spring to you rooms with our little clay lambs. 

Crafternoon

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

THIS IS A 2 DAY CLASS, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSESMarch comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Lets bring Spring to you rooms with our little clay lambs. Bring y...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

THIS IS A 2 DAY CLASS, YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR BOTH CLASSES

March comes in like a lion and out like a lamb. Lets bring Spring to you rooms with our little clay lambs. 

A Celebration of Women's History Month: Women of Natural History

Thursday, March 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
History, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with us! In this program you will meet some of the women that have made contributions to our understanding of natural history, from Queen Hatshepsut...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Celebrate Women's History Month with us!

Tween/Teen Scene: Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun? Is writing your favorite subject in school? Would you like feedback on pieces you have written? Join...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun? Is writing your favorite subject in school? Would you like feedback on pieces you have written? Join your peers and let's get creative!

Sushi Made Easy

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this in-person sushi demo class, you'll learn two types of maki rolls: salmon roll and California roll. The ingredients are cooked rice, nori (seaweed wrapper), smoked salm...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

In this in-person sushi demo class, you'll learn two types of maki rolls: salmon roll and California roll.

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.

Tween/Teen: Teatime Book Club

Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be avail...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Bring your friends and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be available to check out.

March:

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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.Develop your child's int...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

Family History Study Hall

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This group will meet in-person. Family History Study Hall is a time for those interested in genealogy to gather and research together in-person! Access books and other re...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

This group will meet in-person. 

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.

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniqu...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniques, as well as different types of art.

Drop-in Craft: Tulip Wreath

Friday, March 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00am-noon to create your very own springtime wreath using a wire frame and silk tulips! Materials are limited. Registration is encouraged. This prog...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Drop in anytime between 10:00am-noon to create your very own springtime wreath using a wire frame and silk tulips! Materials are limited. Registration is encouraged. 

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Spring Window Decorating

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Help us decorate for spring by painting the library windows. We provide paint and brushes. You provide the creativity!We will also meet on Wednesday, April 2 from 1-3 pm if mo...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Help us decorate for spring by painting the library windows. We provide paint and brushes. You provide the creativity!

We will also meet on Wednesday, April 2 from 1-3 pm if more time is needed.

 

Crafternoon: Fairy Houses

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

We will be creating a home for the fairies in your backyard using recycled liter bottles. Bring your friends & join us at the library for creative crafting fun!April: Recy...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

We will be creating a home for the fairies in your backyard using recycled liter bottles. Bring your friends & join us at the 

library for creative crafting fun!

April: Recycled Bottle Fairy Houses