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Film Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Master Gardeners: Herman the Worm

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Herman the Worm is designed to introduce students to worm anatomy, physiology, behavior, and basic composting. Students will receive hands-on experience with living organisms by in...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Herman the Worm is designed to introduce students to worm anatomy, physiology, behavior, and basic composting.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services North 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...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Youth Services North
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

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

Illinois Libraries Present Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Register through Zoom here: https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond Matthew Desmond is a professor of sociology at Princeton University and author of the award-winning book Evicted:...

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Floral Arranging - Annual Container Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person.Join Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens for her popular floral arranging class. The project will be an annual container garden! Pa...

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

This program will be offered 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Floral Arranging - Annual Container Garden

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This program will be offered in-person.Join Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens for her popular floral arranging class. The project will be an annual container gard...

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

 

This program will be offered 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tea & Tales

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for a tea party and books!  Bring your favorite stuffed friend & don't forget to wear your fancy clothes. We will be serving a beverage & light snack....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen for a tea party and books!  Bring your favorite stuffed friend & don't forget to wear your fancy clothes. We will be serving a beverage & light snack. You are welcome to bring your own snack.

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Film Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for a tail waggin’ good time as you practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs in the library.  Children are invited to stop by the library and read for 10 mi...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a tail waggin’ good time as you practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs in the library.  Children are invited to stop by the library and read for 10 minutes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Master Gardeners: Butterfly Gardens

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and explore flowers that serve as nectar and host plants. Listen to a story about butterflies and even plant seeds to start a beautiful bu...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn about the life cycle of a butterfly and explore flowers that serve as nectar and host plants. Listen to a story about butterflies and even plant seeds to start a beautiful butterfly garden at home! 

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

Sherlock: The True Story

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes in this program presented by John Gowing. He’ll explore all the myths, legends and truths of the intrepid detective. Presenter will be in pe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Learn the true story of Sherlock Holmes in this program presented by John Gowing. He’ll explore all the myths, legends and truths of the intrepid detective. Presenter will be in person. 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Discover with Me Dance Series (age walking-2)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Through exploration, and gross motor development exercises, children will blossom with each passing cl...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover Dance Series (age 3-5)

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Watch your child’s independence and confidence soar, as we explore the benefits of a more structured d...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Prepare your child for kindergarten this fall by enrolling them in our Kindergarten Readiness Summer classes! These classes will reinforce skills such as: fine motor (scissor skill...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Little Crafters: Pool Ring Selfie

Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

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

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

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple summertime 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.

Discover with Me Dance Series (age walking-2)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Through exploration, and gross motor development exercises, children will blossom with each passing cl...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside Library at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for an outdoor storytime at the library!  You will enjoy songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy s...

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

Join us for an outdoor storytime at the library!  You will enjoy songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy skills. 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Discover Dance Series (age 3-5)

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Watch your child’s independence and confidence soar, as we explore the benefits of a more structured d...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Crafternoon

Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you love video games? Do you have a favorite game character? Does your backpack need a new decoration? Join us at the library to create your own game character or game controlle...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you love video games? Do you have a favorite game character? Does your backpack need a new decoration? Join us at the library to create your own game character or game controller keychain using perler beads!

This event is in the "Children" group.

3-5 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us outside at The Family Den for storytime!  These storytimes will include books, songs, and activities to help those growing preschool brains!    &nb...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us outside at The Family Den for storytime!  These storytimes will include books, songs, and activities to help those growing preschool brains! 

 

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Retro Games (Drop In)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry! to Skip-bo, from Chutes and Ladders to Parcheesi, ...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Event Details:

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, June 12, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Senior Social Hour

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

The Senior Social Hour is designed as a gathering space for seniors who enjoy socializing while completing puzzles, playing card games, engaging in movement, listening to music, or...

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

The Senior Social Hour is designed as a gathering space for seniors who enjoy socializing while completing puzzles, playing card games, engaging in movement, listening to music, or working on crafts.

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Mindful Art

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center. This unique class combines creativity and mindfuln...

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

Join us this summer for mindful art classes hosted by Colleen Clark, a licensed therapist from Blackberry Counseling Center.