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SciTech: Engineering Arcade Game (5-8 yr olds)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

SciTech: Engineering Arcade Game (9-12 yr olds)

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Tweens

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the Engineering Arcade with SciTech for an exciting hands-on experience. Start by building your own custom arcade game using a variety of materials, then test your design to see how it measures up.

Film Club

Saturday, July 19, 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

 

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. 

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

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

Book a Techie

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Garden Club: Garfield Farm Prairie OFFSITE

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:45pm - 8:30pm
Outside Library at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Special Event
Age Group:
Adults

Please dress for comfort and arrive by 6:45pm.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outside Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
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.

Scrabble Club

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Entertainment
Registration Required
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.

Kindergarten Readiness

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children

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

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children

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

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Knit and Crochet Circle

Tuesday, July 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

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Registration Required
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.

Family Storytime (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outside Library at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children

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. 

 

 

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. 

 

 

Tween/Teen: Art Scene

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Hang out with your friends while creating some art! We will be using clay and various natural seeds and legumes to create a 2 dimensional mosaic animal. 

July: Clay Mosaic Animal 

 

Waitlist
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends while creating some art! We will be using clay and various natural seeds and legumes to create a 2 dimensional mosaic animal. 

July: Clay Mosaic Animal 

 

Family Yoga Series

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness, Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Adults

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.

Cancelled
Open
Registration Required
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
Registration Required
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.

3-5 Year-Old Storytime (Drop In)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us outside at The Family Den for storytime!  These storytimes will include books, songs, and activities to help those growing preschool brains! 

 

 

 

 

 

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

Join us outside at The Family Den for storytime!  These storytimes will include books, songs, and activities to help those growing preschool brains! 

 

 

 

 

 

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children

Hang out with your friends while creating some art! We will be using clay and various natural seeds and legumes to create a 2 dimensional mosaic animal. 

July: Clay Mosaic Animal 

 

 

 

Waitlist
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hang out with your friends while creating some art! We will be using clay and various natural seeds and legumes to create a 2 dimensional mosaic animal. 

July: Clay Mosaic Animal 

 

 

 

KCGS Program: AI Developments and Uses for Genealogy

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

Friday, July 25, 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

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 2-6!

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!

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

Book a Techie

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 1:15pm - 2:15pm
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

"Level Up!" End of Summer Reading

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment
Age Group:
Everyone

"Level up!" and join us to celebrate the end of the 2025 Summer Reading program with indoor and outdoor games.

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

"Level up!" and join us to celebrate the end of the 2025 Summer Reading program with indoor and outdoor games.

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.

Entomology Program: Metamorphosis

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Humans grow from an infant into an adult, but have you ever thought about how insects grow and change? Come see preserved and live insect specimens all centered on the theme of metamorphosis.

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Humans grow from an infant into an adult, but have you ever thought about how insects grow and change? Come see preserved and live insect specimens all centered on the theme of metamorphosis.

Film Club

Friday, July 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

 

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. 

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

Genealogy Lock-In

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library).

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library).

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society.

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.

Book a Techie

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Naturalist Guided Hike: Summer Twilight Hike

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Meet at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Road, Elburn

Waitlist
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet at Johnson's Mound Forest Preserve, 41W600 Hughes Road, Elburn