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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. 

 

 

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

“1960s Songs of the Silver Screen” is a focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribu...

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

“1960s Songs of the Silver Screen” is a focus is on award-winning films and outstanding performances that Americans turned to during the 1960s, but also later films that paid tribute to a difficult decade in America.

Tween/Teen: Teatime Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 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 and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be avail...

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 and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Copies of the book will be available to check out.

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 (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: Slides and Ramps

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.

Chair Yoga

Thursday, July 17, 2025 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
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:

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Monday, May 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Monday, May 19, registration will open to a...

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: 16
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.

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Monday, May 12, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online. On Monday, May 19, registration will open to all. 

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.

3-6 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 for interesting activities, entertaining books, and a special craft! This storytime is designed for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from ...

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

Join us for interesting activities, entertaining books, and a special craft! This storytime is designed for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.

 

 

Teddy Bear Picnic

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.

July:

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.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 18, 2025 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.

Garden Club: Garfield Farm Prairie OFFSITE

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Outside Library at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please dress for comfort and arrive by 6:45pm.  Let’s go exploring, Garden Club! Garfield Farm Museum is offering this guided walk of its prairie area, led by Jerome John...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outside Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Please dress for comfort and arrive by 6:45pm.  

Disclaimer(s)

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

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Expand your lexicon while making new library friends! We will be meeting in the cafe area. Coffee provided. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Expand your lexicon while making new library friends! We will be meeting in the cafe area. Coffee provided. 

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.

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Do you knit or crochet? Come show off your work and learn from others in the group! All skill levels are welcome to attend. J...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 23, 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. 

 

 

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!July:*Please Note the time is extended due to the extra time needed to draw and tr...

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!

July:

Family Yoga Series

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 3 classes.Register each member of the family that will be attending.Presenter: Amber Bloomquist, Kindness Kid's ...

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

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 3 classes.

Register each member of the family that will be attending.

3-6 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 24, 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 for interesting activities, entertaining books, and a special craft! This storytime is designed for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from ...

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

Join us for interesting activities, entertaining books, and a special craft! This storytime is designed for children who are able to listen and participate without assistance from a parent or caregiver.

 

 

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, July 24, 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
Event Details:

Have fun hanging out with friends and creating fun & simple art projects! July: Clay Mosaic Sculpture    

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

July: Clay Mosaic Sculpture

 

 

 

 

KCGS Program: AI Developments and Uses for Genealogy

Thursday, July 24, 2025 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:

Roundtable discussion facilitated by Mark and Laura Chaplin regarding AI and its use in genealogy. Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive...

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

Roundtable discussion facilitated by Mark and Laura Chaplin regarding AI and its use in genealogy. 

Presentation method: Hybrid in-person and virtual. Members will receive Zoom meeting invitation.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

Friday, July 25, 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 2-6! 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 2-6!

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 25, 2025 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.