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Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Raptors in Your Neighborhood

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Raptors in Your Neighborhood - Learn about our local Birds of Prey. Did you know that many Birds of Prey (also known as Raptors) can be found in our area? Join us to see our Owl...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Raptors in Your Neighborhood - Learn about our local Birds of Prey.

3-6 Year Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. This program is geared towards children who are comfortable at...

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

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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.

Paleontology Workshop:Fossils

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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:

Want to know the ins and outs of fossils? Join us for some hands-on learning. Test your fossil knowledge, learn new fossil facts, and make a fossil replica of your own!  

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:

Want to know the ins and outs of fossils? Join us for some hands-on learning. Test your fossil knowledge, learn new fossil facts, and make a fossil replica of your own!

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

Tea & Tales

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
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: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
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.

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.

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.

Butterfly Host Plants

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to attract butterflies to your home garden by providing food sources and breeding grounds for our native butterflies and other pollinators. Botanist Chris Benda...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Learn how to attract butterflies to your home garden by providing food sources and breeding grounds for our native butterflies and other pollinators.

Rivers and Streams Hike-Exploring Ferson Creek

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Streams, ponds and rivers support an amazing diversity of life, and are fascinating places to get up close and personal with nature. On this hike with a naturalist, we’ll explore t...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Streams, ponds and rivers support an amazing diversity of life, and are fascinating places to get up close and personal with nature.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement.     

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

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement. 

 

 

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.

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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 creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for children 3-5 years of age. Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP ...

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 children 3-5 years of age.

Stories at Creek Bend Nature Center

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.  After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cospons...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children are invited to hear stories at the Creek Bend Nature Center at LeRoy Oakes Forest Preserve.  After the program, explore the Nature Center and walk the trails. Cosponsored with the Forest Preserve District of Kane County.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 2:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:45pm - 3:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Tween/Teen Art Scene

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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 & try out different Artists’ techniques! July: Watercolor & Newspaper seahorses    

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: 16
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends while creating some art & try out different Artists’ techniques!

July: Watercolor & Newspaper seahorses

 

 

3-6 Year Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement. This program is geared towards children who are comfortable at...

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

Join Mrs. Hansen at the Outdoor Family Den for a storytime full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplays, and movement.

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.

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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 & creating simple art projects!  Watercolor & Newspaper Seahorses        

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: 16
Event Details:

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

Watercolor & Newspaper Seahorses

 

 

 

 

Film Club

Friday, July 26, 2024 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 ...

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.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement.     

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

Bring all the children to the Outdoor Family Den for a story time full of seasonal books, songs, fingerplay, and movement. 

 

 

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.

Nature Journaling

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Kids of all ages can get excited about making and keeping their own nature journals. What better activity to encourage your kids to become nature explorers than recording in a natu...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Kids of all ages can get excited about making and keeping their own nature journals.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:15pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children
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 sign up for one-15 minute session ...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 sign up for one-15 minute session with our wonderful therapy dogs.