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Birding at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Johnson's Mound! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Johnson's Mound! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

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

Illinois Libraries Present: Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Register through Zoom here: https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantatDan Santat is the author and illustrator of over a hundred books for young people. Many of his books are New York Times-best...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Event Details:

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

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...

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: 16
Event Details:

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

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, May 8, 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.

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 

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.

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.

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....

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.

May:

Disclaimer(s)

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

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.

Butterfly on flower

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...

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: 16
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! 

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...

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: 30
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.

Memory Café

Friday, June 6, 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:

TBD

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:

TBD