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Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Tween/Teen Scene: Teatime Book Club

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Bring your friends to the library and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime and a story read aloud. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own if you have allergies)...

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 to the library and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime and a story read aloud. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own if you have allergies). Fancy clothes optional!

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.

3-6 Year Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. This program is geared towards children who are comfortable at...

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

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under the age of 9 years may not be left unattended in the Library under any circumstances. A parent or other responsible adult must remain in the library building for the full duration of the program and must be visible when the program is over.

Tea & Tales

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
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: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
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.

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.

Green Cleaning with Herbs

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Workshop
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Transform your household cleaning routine with the power of herbs! Discover how to clean with herb-infused vinegar, create mixtures for scrubbing...

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

Transform your household cleaning routine with the power of herbs! Discover how to clean with herb-infused vinegar, create mixtures for scrubbing ceramics, and craft your own laundry and dishwashing detergents.

Junior Explorers

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a day in the garden! Come explore the world of plants with this investigative science program. You will have the opportunity to explore through hands-on activities, art...

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: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a day in the garden! Come explore the world of plants with this investigative science program.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Hatha Yoga

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Yoga:

Grab your yoga mat, put on comfy clothes, and get ready for a relaxing hour of yoga with seasoned instructor Lynn Meredith. Remember to bring your mat, blanket/towel, strap, and...

Event Details:

  THIS CLASS IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE: https://forms.gle/Uo2jdhg6zhywVDV47       

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

Grab your yoga mat, put on comfy clothes, and get ready for a relaxing hour of yoga with seasoned instructor Lynn Meredith.

Remember to bring your mat, blanket/towel, strap, and block!

Please note:

  • No prorating or refunds.
  • Payment can be made online, in person, or via mail.

 

THIS CLASS IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE: https://forms.gle/Uo2jdhg6zhywVDV47 

 

 

 

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.

How to Find the Genealogy of a House and Those That Lived in It

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn genealogy techniques to discover house architectural clues, local history, legal documents, maps, and stories to learn more about a building and all of its occupants. Vicki R...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn genealogy techniques to discover house architectural clues, local history, legal documents, maps, and stories to learn more about a building and all of its occupants.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement.     

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

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement. 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Children under the age of 9 years may not be left unattended in the Library under any circumstances. A parent or other responsible adult must remain in the library building for the full duration of the program and must be visible when the program is over.

Noon Book Club Discussion

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
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.

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.

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old. Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anyt...

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:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.

Family LEGO Night

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Geared for children and their families Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required.

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

Geared for children and their families

Build together as a family and show off your Lego skills! No registration required.

Obscurity Book Club: Fire Weather by John Vaillant

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us at Obscurity Brewing to discuss FIRE WEATHER (2023): FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTION • A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exp...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us at Obscurity Brewing to discuss FIRE WEATHER (2023): FINALIST FOR THE NATIONAL BOOK AWARD IN NONFICTION • A stunning account of a colossal wildfire and a panoramic exploration of the rapidly changing relationship between fire and

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Chair-Assisted Yoga:

Join yoga instructor Lynn Meredith for gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises. Chair-assisted yoga provides all the health benefits of yoga without the need to get down on the floor...

Event Details:

   

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

Join yoga instructor Lynn Meredith for gentle, non-strenuous chair exercises. Chair-assisted yoga provides all the health benefits of yoga without the need to get down on the floor. The class consists of seated and standing exercises using the chair for balance and stability. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga block and strap.

Please note:

  • No prorating or refunds.
  • Payment can be made online, in person, or via mail.

 

 

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.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Tween/Teen Art Scene

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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:

Hang out with your friends while creating some art & trying out different Artists’ techniques! June: Acrylic Fireflies in a Midnight field    

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: 18
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends while creating some art & trying out different Artists’ techniques!

June: Acrylic Fireflies in a Midnight field

 

 

3-6 Year Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. This program is geared towards children who are comfortable at...

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

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

Disclaimer(s)

Children under the age of 9 years may not be left unattended in the Library under any circumstances. A parent or other responsible adult must remain in the library building for the full duration of the program and must be visible when the program is over.

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with friends and creating fun & simple art projects!  June: Fireflies in a jar        

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: 16
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with friends and creating fun & simple art projects! 

June: Fireflies in a jar

 

 

 

 

Junior Explorers

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join us for a day in the garden! Come explore the world of plants with this investigative science program. You will have the opportunity to explore through hands-on activities, art...

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: 12
Event Details:

Join us for a day in the garden! Come explore the world of plants with this investigative science program.