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Film Club

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

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

Library BUNCO!

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun dice game with library friends! A $25 gift card will go to the participant with the most Buncos! Beginners welcome! Snacks provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join us for a fun dice game with library friends! A $25 gift card will go to the participant with the most Buncos! Beginners welcome! Snacks provided.

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.

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.

Friends of the Library Coffee Bar

Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Stop by the coffee bar to enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet new and old "Friends." 

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment
Event Details:

Stop by the coffee bar to enjoy coffee, light refreshments, and an opportunity to meet new and old "Friends." 

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, April 15, 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: 7
Event Details:

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

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, April 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...

Open
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: 21
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.

Film Club

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

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

“Brown Bag It Lunch & Learn” Uncovering Ancient Egypt

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, History, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Uncover Egypt’s secrets on our visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temples near Luxor and Abu Simbel. We will cruise the Nile, examine tomb paintings and re...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Uncover Egypt’s secrets on our visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temples near Luxor and Abu Simbel. We will cruise the Nile, examine tomb paintings and reliefs, and explore Ancient Egypt’s remarkable culture.

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.

Crafter-Work: Birdhouse Painting

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Art is for the birds! Unleash your artistic talents as we paint birdhouses to celebrate spring.This program will be offered in-person.Stop by after work (anytime between ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Art is for the birds! Unleash your artistic talents as we paint birdhouses to celebrate spring.

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.

Film Club

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

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

Film Club

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

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

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, May 20, 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: 9
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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting 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...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
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.

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...

Open
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: 25
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.

Mobile Game Theater

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Drop in during Summer Reading Registration for a turn in the gaming truck! Play your favorite multi-player video games in a luxury, limo-style, theater on wheels with Windy City Mo...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Drop in during Summer Reading Registration for a turn in the gaming truck! Play your favorite multi-player video games in a luxury, limo-style, theater on wheels with Windy City Mobile Fun!
 

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.

Retro Games (Drop In)

Thursday, June 12, 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!

Scrabble: Evening Edition

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Expand your lexicon while making new library friends! All materials provided. 

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

Expand your lexicon while making new library friends! All materials 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.

Science Heroes: Level Up

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, kids will get excited about the science that’s all ...

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:

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, June 24, 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. 

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.

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting 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 Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.