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Little STEAMers: Weather Watchers

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Registration 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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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. 

 

 

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

1960s Songs of the Silver Screen

2:00pm - 3:15pm
Teens, Adults
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: 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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween/Teen: Teatime Book Club

3:30pm - 4:45pm
Tweens, Teens
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 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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paws to Read (Drop In)

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

LEGO Challenge: Slides and Ramps

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

9:30am - 10:30am
Adults
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: 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3-6 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Teddy Bear Picnic

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

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Twilight Tales

6:30pm - 7:00pm
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outside Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Special Event
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Scrabble Club

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Kindergarten Readiness

10:30am - 11:30am
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Prepare your child for kindergarten this fall by enrolling them in our Kindergarten Readiness Summer classes!

This event is in the "Children" group.

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

1:00pm - 2:15pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have fun creating simple summer themed art projects! Appropriate for ages 3-5 years old.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Knit and Crochet Circle

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration 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.

This event is in the "Babies & Toddlers" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

10:00am - 10:30am
Babies & Toddlers, Children
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. 

 

 

This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Registration
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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

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

July:

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "Tweens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Family Yoga Series

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Children, Tweens, Adults
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

3-6 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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.

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Children
Registration
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

July: Clay Mosaic Sculpture

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
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!

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

10:00am - 2:00pm
Adults
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.