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ScribbleMonster: Songs That are Games (or Games That are Songs?)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

This is not a show to watch; it’s a show to play along with! ScribbleJim’s songs guarantee active engagement by encouraging collaboration, creative thought, learning, and play. Chi...

Required
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

This is not a show to watch; it’s a show to play along with! ScribbleJim’s songs guarantee active engagement by encouraging collaboration, creative thought, learning, and play.

Dungeons & Dragons: History, Background & Gameplay

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

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start? Join us for an introductory class, during which we'll learn about D&D history with Nate Wagner, Librarian at...

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, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Interested in Dungeons & Dragons but don't know where to start?

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.

Basket Weaving Workshop

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

Join us for a basket weaving class and try your hand at the ancient art of weaving. We will use natural reeds and different techniques to make a small basket.This class will be tau...

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

Join us for a basket weaving class and try your hand at the ancient art of weaving. We will use natural reeds and different techniques to make a small basket.

This class will be taught by Liam Fann, a volunteer Boy Scout.

 

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, July 8, 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 reinforcing skills such as: fine motor (scissor ski...

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!

Little Crafters

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

July: fireflies

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 9, 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. 

 

 

Crafternoon

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Need a little something cheery to decorate your space? Join us at the library, we will be using egg cartons to create a beautiful, flowered wreath or garland to brighten up your ro...

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: 18
Event Details:

Need a little something cheery to decorate your space? Join us at the library, we will be using egg cartons to create a beautiful, flowered wreath or garland to brighten up your room!

Reptile Rodeo: Reptile and Bug Presentation

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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:

Experience the excitement of Chicagoland’s Premier Traveling Exotic Animal Show! This 60-minute presentation features a captivating lineup of 10-12+ Reptile & Bug Ambassadors, ...

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:

Experience the excitement of Chicagoland’s Premier Traveling Exotic Animal Show! This 60-minute presentation features a captivating lineup of 10-12+ Reptile & Bug Ambassadors, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

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.

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

3-5 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 10, 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! 

 

 

 

 

 

Retro Games (Drop In)

Thursday, July 10, 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!

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, July 10, 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.

Mindful Art

Friday, July 11, 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.

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, July 15, 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 reinforcing skills such as: fine motor (scissor ski...

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!

Little STEAMers: Weather Watchers

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

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple STEAM related activities. Children 3-5 years old will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in this interactive program.July: Weath...

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:

Join Mrs. Hansen for simple STEAM related activities. Children 3-5 years old will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math in this interactive program.

July: Weather Watchers

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 16, 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. 

 

 

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
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: Everyone
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.

LEGO Challenge: Slide and Ramp

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Channel your inner Lego Master and have fun building with friends!  All you need to bring is your imagination!  We will provide the materials. Drop in and stay as lo...

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

Channel your inner Lego Master and have fun building with friends!  All you need to bring is your imagination!  We will provide the materials. 

Drop in and stay as long as you want.

3-5 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 17, 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! 

 

 

 

 

 

Teddy Bear Picnic and Story

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Bring your picnic blanket and your favorite stuffed friend. We will be reading a book and having a picnic snack outside at the Family Den.Registration will close one week prior to ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring your picnic blanket and your favorite stuffed friend. We will be reading a book and having a picnic snack outside at the Family Den.

Registration will close one week prior to the day of the class.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Twilight Tales

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Come to the library in your PJ's and snuggle with your best stuffie while listening to soothing stories and songs to set the mood for bedtime.

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come to the library in your PJ's and snuggle with your best stuffie while listening to soothing stories and songs to set the mood for bedtime.

SciTech: Engineering Arcade Game (5-8 yr olds)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design...

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

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

SciTech: Engineering Arcade Game (9-12 yr olds)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens
Event Details:

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design...

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

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, July 22, 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 reinforcing skills such as: fine motor (scissor ski...

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!

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 22, 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:

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 anytime ...

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.