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Discover with Me Dance Series (age walking-up to age 3)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

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

DISCOVER WITH ME w/Adult (age walking-up to age 3)

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

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

DISCOVER WITH ME w/Adult (age walking-up to age 3)

DISCOVER DANCE Series (age 3-5)

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am

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

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

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

Cancelled-Homeschool Days - HAUNTED GINGERBREAD HOUSES

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Build your own haunted gingerbread house!  Using graham crackers, frosting, and candies, we'll make spooky houses you can take home and eat.

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

Build your own haunted gingerbread house!  Using graham crackers, frosting, and candies, we'll make spooky houses you can take home and eat.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artists’ techniques!

Oct: Spooky Tim Burton Inspired Selfies

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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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artists’ techniques!

Oct: Spooky Tim Burton Inspired Selfies

Chair Yoga

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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...

Please note, the class on 10/31 will be virtual. 

 

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

Please note, the class on 10/31 will be virtual. 

 

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.

Book a Techie

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

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Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
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Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Afterschool Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for hanging out with friends and unleashing your inner artist!

Oct: Shadow Art

 

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

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for hanging out with friends and unleashing your inner artist!

Oct: Shadow Art

 

Beginning Crochet Class

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a beginner crochet class to learn basic stitches with a few variations and how to read basic patterns! Material list will be emailed to participants prior to first class.

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Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Event Details:

Join us for a beginner crochet class to learn basic stitches with a few variations and how to read basic patterns! Material list will be emailed to participants prior to first class.

Mindfulness Techniques

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us as Airianna Quintanilla of Blackberry Counseling Center guides us through mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, increase cognitive health and focus, and to generate a sense of wellbeing. 

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

Join us as Airianna Quintanilla of Blackberry Counseling Center guides us through mindfulness techniques to reduce stress, increase cognitive health and focus, and to generate a sense of wellbeing. 

Baby and Toddler Storytime-10:00 am (DROP-IN)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Storytime for babies and toddlers combines enjoyment and enrichment! Miss Nancy's learning plan includes songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy.

 

 

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

Storytime for babies and toddlers combines enjoyment and enrichment! Miss Nancy's learning plan includes songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy.

 

 

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm

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.

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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.

Baby and Toddler Storytime-11:00 am (DROP-IN)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Storytime for babies and toddlers combines enjoyment and enrichment! Miss Nancy's learning plan includes songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy.

 

 

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

Storytime for babies and toddlers combines enjoyment and enrichment! Miss Nancy's learning plan includes songs, flannel board activities, and stories that all work to enhance the development of early literacy.

 

 

Homeschool Art Series (2-6 grade)

Friday, October 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Come and join us for a creative art experience!

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

Come and join us for a creative art experience!

Disclaimer(s)

A $25.00 Non-Resident Fee is required for this series of programs.  
Non-Residents must register in person.
A Non-Resident is defined as any patron who does not hold a library card with any library. 

Film Club

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm

 

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. 

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

Hatha Yoga

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
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...

Remember to bring your yoga mat, block, and strap!

Please note, the October 28 class will be virtual. All other classes are planned to be in person. 

Closed
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Payment Required
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Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Registration Required
Payment Required
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.

Remember to bring your yoga mat, block, and strap!

Please note, the October 28 class will be virtual. All other classes are planned to be 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.

Gardening Can be Murder

Monday, October 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery.

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Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

With their deadly plants, razor-sharp shears, shady corners, and ready-made burial sites, gardens make an ideal scene for a murder mystery.

Mixed Age Storytime-10:00 am (DROP-IN)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Join Miss Nancy for an all-ages story time full of songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities, stories and a craft.  

 

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

Join Miss Nancy for an all-ages story time full of songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities, stories and a craft.  

 

Mixed Age Storytime-11:00 am (DROP-IN)

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am

Join Miss Nancy for an all-ages story time full of songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities, stories and a craft.

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

Join Miss Nancy for an all-ages story time full of songs, fingerplays, flannel board activities, stories and a craft.

Little STEAMers

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

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

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

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

Open Studio

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm

This program will be offered in-person only. 

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Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. 

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.

Raise Your Voice with Jason Reynolds: ILP

Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

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

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

Discover with Me Dance Series (age walking-up to age 3)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am

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

DISCOVER WITH ME w/Adult (age walking-up to age 3)

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Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

DISCOVER WITH ME w/Adult (age walking-up to age 3)

DISCOVER DANCE Series (age 3-5)

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am

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

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

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

Tween/Teen: STEAM Challenge

Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Join Mrs. Hansen in planning, designing, and engineering different STEAM related projects. We will explore a different challenge each class. 

Oct: Spider Webs and Ghost Ectoplasm

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

Join Mrs. Hansen in planning, designing, and engineering different STEAM related projects. We will explore a different challenge each class. 

Oct: Spider Webs and Ghost Ectoplasm