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Mini Masterpieces

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake to keep for yourself or give as a present.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Youth Services North
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake to keep for yourself or give as a present.

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and movement! This small group story time is for all children and all abilities. It is intended to provide extra sensory input during read a...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for interactive stories, songs, and movement! This small group story time is for all children and all abilities. It is intended to provide extra sensory input during read aloud books and music/movement activities.

Character Storytime: Bell

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Naturalist Guided Hike: Fabulous Frogs

Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Frogs herald the coming of spring with outbursts of song. Come along on this naturalist-guided search for our local and vocal amphibians. We’ll learn to identify frogs by songs and...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Frogs herald the coming of spring with outbursts of song. Come along on this naturalist-guided search for our local and vocal amphibians. We’ll learn to identify frogs by songs and physical characteristics.

Tea & Tales

Thursday, April 10, 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....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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)

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

Yoga Storytime Series

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 9:15am - 10:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
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.Join us for kids' yoga u...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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.

Character Storytime: Pirate

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Homeschool Days: Earth Day

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Start spring off with a bang by making your own seed bombs! Whether scattered or planted by hand in a garden, these seed bombs will produce a mix of beautiful wildflowers. They mak...

Waitlist
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: 0
Event Details:

Start spring off with a bang by making your own seed bombs! Whether scattered or planted by hand in a garden, these seed bombs will produce a mix of beautiful wildflowers. They make a great gift too! 

Character Storytime: Ariel from The Little Mermaid

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance th...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

 

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, April 23, 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.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop-In)

Friday, April 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Silo 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 3-5! This unique story time session aims to foster emoti...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
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 3-5!

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....

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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)

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.

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!

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Chicago Black Renaissance with Illinois Humanities

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
History, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century. She’s performed and presented workshops for family...

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

In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century.

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!

Mars Academy: Robotics Workshop

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for kids aged 6-12 to explore the world of robotics in a fun and interactive way. They’ll get hands-on experience with robots, learn basic coding concepts,...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for kids aged 6-12 to explore the world of robotics in a fun and interactive way. They’ll get hands-on experience with robots, learn basic coding concepts, and ignite their curiosity about technology.

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, June 25, 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.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

Friday, June 27, 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!

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.

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!

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.