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Girls Who Science

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for girls STEM education and empowerment.The goal of Girls Who Science is to teach, empower, and mentor girls ages 7-11 in the community. Various STEM topics, such as space...

Open
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, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join us for girls STEM education and empowerment.

Stories at Creek Bend Nature Center

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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.

Cookies, Cocoa & a Holiday Story

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

The Holidays are coming! Wear your favorite cozy holiday outfit and join Mrs. Hansen for cookies, cocoa and a holiday story.  Dec: Stories From Other Countries: The Lege...

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

The Holidays are coming! Wear your favorite cozy holiday outfit and join Mrs. Hansen for cookies, cocoa and a holiday story. 

Dec: Stories From Other Countries:

Winter Storytime with Miss Nancy (Drop In)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies & Toddlers, Children
Event Details:

Join Miss Nancy for a special winter storytime.   Join in the fun with songs, puppets, flannel board stories, and a craft.  

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Nancy for a special winter storytime.   Join in the fun with songs, puppets, flannel board stories, and a craft.

 

 

Family Yoga Series (K-6 Grade)

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 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
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Register each member of the family that will be attending.Join us for family yoga where we will become...

Open
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

Register each member of the family that will be attending.

Family Holiday Craft-Upcycled Winter Tree

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Create a beautiful three-dimensional winter tree from a recycled book or magazine. You can decorate it as a traditional Christmas Tree or create a wooded wonderland.  This ...

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

Create a beautiful three-dimensional winter tree from a recycled book or magazine. You can decorate it as a traditional Christmas Tree or create a wooded wonderland. 

Girls Who Science

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Join us for girls STEM education and empowerment.The goal of Girls Who Science is to teach, empower, and mentor girls ages 7-11 in the community. Various STEM topics, such as space...

Open
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, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Join us for girls STEM education and empowerment.

Yoga Storytime Series

Friday, January 10, 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...

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: 10
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.

Family Yoga Series

Wednesday, January 15, 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
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.Register each member of the family that will be attending.Join us for family yoga where we will become...

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

Register each member of the family that will be attending.

Tea & Tales

Thursday, January 16, 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....

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Silo
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
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.

Jan:

Disclaimer(s)

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

Adventures in Art (3-5 yr olds)

Tuesday, January 21, 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
Event Details:

Please register for each class separately.Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime between 1-2:15, and each simple project will t...

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:

Please register for each class separately.

Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime between 1-2:15, and each simple project will take about 20 minutes.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, January 22, 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.

Afterschool Art (6-9 yr olds)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and hanging ...

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: 18
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and hanging out with friends !

Jan: Mixed Media Mugs

 

Little STEAMers

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
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.Jan: Me N M...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
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.

Jan: Me N My Shadow! We'll be exploring Shadows.

STEAM Challenge

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in planning, designing, and engineering different STEAM related projects. We will explore a different challenge each class.Jan: Snowflake Crystal Geometry

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Learning & Discovery
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Hansen in planning, designing, and engineering different STEAM related projects. We will explore a different challenge each class.

Jan: Snowflake Crystal Geometry

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop-In)

Friday, January 31, 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!

Sensory Playtime (DROP IN)

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
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 a special sensory-based play time with activities that are specifically designed to engage the senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sens...

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
Event Details:

Join us for a special sensory-based play time with activities that are specifically designed to engage the senses. Stations are designed to stimulate your child’s mind through sensory, discovery, and motor activities.

Sensory Storytime

Saturday, February 1, 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...

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: 10
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: Mirabel

Tuesday, February 4, 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...

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: 25
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.

Stories at Creek Bend Nature Center

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm
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: 20
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.

Homeschool Creative Writing Series (9-12 yr olds)

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Knights, Castles, and Dragons Writing AdventureIf your students loved How to Train Your Dragon, they would love this class!  We will form a medieval village of characters full...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Knights, Castles, and Dragons Writing Adventure

Disclaimer(s)

A $25.00 Non-Resident Fee is required for this series of programs.  
Non-Residents must register in person.
A Non-Resident is defined as any patron who does not hold a library card with any library. 

Read & Create: Pete the Cat and the Perfect Pizza Party

Sunday, February 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Let's celebrate National Pizza Day with a playful pizza party at the library!   This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.Join us for Pete's Perfect Pizza Party!  We'll re...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Let's celebrate National Pizza Day with a playful pizza party at the library!   This program is for our patrons ages 3-5.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Character Storytime: Bat Girl

Tuesday, February 11, 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...

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: 25
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.

Chess Scholars Series

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens, Teens
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.Develop your child's int...

Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Children, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.