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Character Storytime: Bat Girl

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

Tea & Tales

Thursday, February 13, 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....

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Feb:

Disclaimer(s)

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

Yoga Storytime Series

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.Join us for kids' yoga u...

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

Character Storytime: Rapunzel

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

Homeschool Days: Geometric Canvas Art

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

You don't have to be an artist to create something beautiful—give this project a try!  In this program, you will be painting geometric art on canvas. You will create a modern ...

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

You don't have to be an artist to create something beautiful—give this project a try!  In this program, you will be painting geometric art on canvas.

Character Storytime: Ghost-Spider

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, February 26, 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.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop-In)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 3-5! This unique story time session aims to foster emoti...

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

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 3-5!

Sensory Playtime (DROP IN)

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for a special sensory-based play time with activities that are specifically designed to engage the senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sens...

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

Join us for a special sensory-based play time with activities that are specifically designed to engage the senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sensory, discovery, and motor activities.

Fire Safety Program

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us at the fire station as we explore and learn about fire safety in a safe, interactive environment. Children will participate in hands on safety activities, crafts, and even ...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us at the fire station as we explore and learn about fire safety in a safe, interactive environment. Children will participate in hands on safety activities, crafts, and even the opportunity to dress like a firefighter.

 

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and movement! This small group story time is for all children and all abilities. It is intended to provide extra sensory input during read a...

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

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and movement! This small group story time is for all children and all abilities. It is intended to provide extra sensory input during read aloud books and music/movement activities.

Character Storytime: Alice in Wonderland

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Stories at Creek Bend Nature Center

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.  After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cospons...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.  After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

Character Storytime: Astronaut

Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Tea & Tales

Thursday, March 13, 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....

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

March:

Disclaimer(s)

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

Yoga Storytime Series

Friday, March 14, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.Join us for kids' yoga u...

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

Read & Create: How to Catch a Leprechaun

Saturday, March 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! Join us for a reading of How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and put your creative engineering skills to the test by creating your very own leprecha...

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

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! Join us for a reading of How to Catch a Leprechaun by Adam Wallace and put your creative engineering skills to the test by creating your very own leprechaun trap.

Character Storytime: Tinker Bell

Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Homeschool Days: Block Party

Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Calling all Master Builders! Join us to challenge your building skills and explore your creativity!  Provided building materials include Legos, Duplos, Magnetic Tiles and more...

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

Calling all Master Builders! Join us to challenge your building skills and explore your creativity!  Provided building materials include Legos, Duplos, Magnetic Tiles and more! 

Paws to Read

Wednesday, March 26, 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.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop-In)

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 3-5! This unique story time session aims to foster emoti...

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

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 3-5!

Entomology Program: Metamorphosis

Friday, March 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Metamorphosis!Humans grow from an infant into an adult, but have you ever thought about how insects grow and change?From the silverfish in your bathtub (that go through no metamorp...

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

Metamorphosis!

Humans grow from an infant into an adult, but have you ever thought about how insects grow and change?

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.

 

Lego Brick Build-A-Long

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00am - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Watch "The LEGO Movie," rated PG, as you build with LEGO bricks to create your own master builder masterpiece. Popcorn and water provided.

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

Watch "The LEGO Movie," rated PG, as you build with LEGO bricks to create your own master builder masterpiece. Popcorn and water provided.