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Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
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. No registratio...

Herringbone Weave Class

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
This program will be offered IN-PERSON only.  Join author of Inventive Wire Weaving, Susan Barzacchini, as she gives you all the tools, bead, wire and instructions to weave a herringbone wire weave around a single bead. Learn how to create se...

Disclaimer(s)

A $5.00 Non-Resident Fee is required for this program.  
Non-Residents must register in person.
A Non-Resident is defined as any patron who does not hold a library card with any library. 

Hatha Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Registration
Payment
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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.
  THIS CLASS IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE: https://forms.gle/Uo2jdhg6zhywVDV47        ...

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.

Preschool Play-Doh Party (Drop In)

10:00am - 12:00pm
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Event Details:
Come play with play-doh with all of your friends at the Library! No registration is required - just stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for some Play-doh fun! ...

Family Storytime (Drop In)

10:30am - 11:00am
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.

Noon Book Club Discussion

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:
  This group will meet in-person.   Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books. ...

Nature Journaling

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:
Trees budding, birds chirping, and rain falling, nature is truly amazing. Nature journaling with kids is a great way for children to explore and connect with the natural world. Come join us as we use recycled materials to make a journal then head out...

Peaches and Baseball "There's No Crying in Baseball"

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Join Rebecca Tulloch, a modern Rockford Peach and manager of the "League of Our Own" vintage softball team. The 1992 film, A League of Their Own, introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the Women of the Greatest Generation who played pr...

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.

Virtual: College Planning Workshops

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:
Go to College, Not Into Debt: Solutions for an Affordable Education This newly revised workshop explores the increasingly complex world of need-based and merit based financial aid. Parents and students will learn the latest strategies for loweri...

Paws to Read

1:00pm - 1:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. You can bring your own book to read ...

Chair Yoga

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Registration
Payment
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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.
    ...

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.

Paws to Read

1:30pm - 1:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. You can bring your own book to read ...

Paws to Read

2:00pm - 2:15pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. You can bring your own book to read ...

Family History Study Hall

2:30pm - 4:30pm
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
  This group will meet in-person.  Family History Study Hall is a time for those interested in genealogy to gather and research together in-person! Access books and other resources available through the library, or bring you...

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.

Paws to Read

2:45pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. You can bring your own book to read ...

Tween/Teen Scene: Teatime Book Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:
Bring your friends to the library and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime and a story read aloud. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own if you have allergies). Fancy clothes optional! Copies of the book will be available to chec...

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.

Raptors in Your Neighborhood

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 Owls, Hawks and Falcons up close. You will learn fascinating facts about ...

3-6 Year Old Storytime (Drop In)

10:30am - 11:00am
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. This program is geared towards children who are comfortable attending on their own. Younger children are welcome to attend with a ca...

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

11:00am - 12:00pm
Registration
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
Registration 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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. Lighthouse Family By: ...

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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Registration
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
Registration 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. Botanist Chris Benda will inspire you to incorporate beautiful, native plant species in th...

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
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. No registratio...

Hatha Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Registration
Payment
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
Seats Remaining: 15
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.
  THIS CLASS IS FULL. JOIN THE WAITLIST HERE: https://forms.gle/Uo2jdhg6zhywVDV47        ...

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.

Rivers and Streams Hike-Exploring Ferson Creek

10:00am - 11:00am
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration 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. On this hike with a naturalist, we’ll explore the Ferson Creek watershed and discuss the water cycle and sources and ...