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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.

Winter Window Decorating

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Help us decorate for the holidays by painting the library windows. We provide paint and brushes. You provide the creativity!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Help us decorate for the holidays by painting the library windows. We provide paint and brushes. You provide the creativity!

Open Studio

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 5:30pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

This program will be offered in-person only. Open Studio is a monthly gathering for teens and adults that have a passion for any sort of art or crafting - drawing, sewing, cro...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Entertainment
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.

Early Closing

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Town & Country Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
Town & Country Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Town & Country Public Library

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, November 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Hatha Yoga

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Yoga:

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...

Event Details:

To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org.  Please note, class will not meet on 11/25.        

Closed
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org. 

Please note, class will not meet on 11/25.

 

 

 

 

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.

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.

Obscurity Book Club: End of Year Celebration of Reading

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

There is no assigned reading this month. Join us for the End of Year Celebration of Reading during which we'll discuss our favorite books of 2024! Participants are responsible f...

Open
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

There is no assigned reading this month. Join us for the End of Year Celebration of Reading during which we'll discuss our favorite books of 2024!

Family History Writers

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

  This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options.  Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually. Family His...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

 

This group will be held in a hybrid format with both in-person and virtual options. 

Email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org for a link to attend virtually.

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.

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:

Chair Yoga

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Gentle Chair-Assisted Yoga:

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...

Event Details:

This class will be held in-person. Remember to bring your block and strap. Please note, there will be no class on 11/28.   

Closed
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

This class will be held in-person. Remember to bring your block and strap.

Please note, there will be no class on 11/28. 

 

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

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Adult Services North at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
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 is...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Adult Services North
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Genealogy Seekers: Preparing to Visit Your Ancestor’s Town

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Genealogy Road Trip! Make the most of visiting your ancestor’s town by being prepared. Do your pre-trip research and plan your visits with genealogy in mind. Suz Bates will present...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy, History
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Genealogy Road Trip! Make the most of visiting your ancestor’s town by being prepared. Do your pre-trip research and plan your visits with genealogy in mind.

Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy, History, Outside Organization
Age Group:
Adults
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...

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.

Film Club

Friday, December 6, 2024 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
Event Details:

 This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options. Enjoy a movie night with friends as Film Studies instructor Joshua Casburn helps u...

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

Holiday Meeting at Lawrence Martin Heritage Center

Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Heritage Center at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a year end review of KCGS, election of officers, and holiday celebrations!  This is an in-person meeting only and both members and non-members are welcome. Li...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Heritage Center
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy
Event Details:

Join us for a year end review of KCGS, election of officers, and holiday celebrations!  This is an in-person meeting only and both members and non-members are welcome. Light refreshments will be available. No registration required.

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.

Hatha Yoga

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Home & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Yoga:

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...

Event Details:

To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org.  Please note, class will not meet on 11/25.        

Closed
Required
Payment
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Home & Wellness
Required
Payment Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

To join the waitlist, please email Jamie at jgehin@tcpld.org. 

Please note, class will not meet on 11/25.

 

 

 

 

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.

Library Board of Trustees

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Library Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Library Meeting

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.

 

 

Farewell Open House for Miss Nancy

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

 Join Us for a Special Farewell Open House! As we bid a fond farewell to Miss Nancy, we invite you to celebrate her years of service and dedication to the library.Stop by...

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:


 Join Us for a Special Farewell Open House! 

As we bid a fond farewell to Miss Nancy, we invite you to celebrate her years of service and dedication to the library.

Tween/Teen Scene: Creative Writing Workshop

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 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:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun ? Is writing your favorite subject in school? This class is designed to encourage young writers to...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Learning & Discovery, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun ? Is writing your favorite subject in school?

Exam Cram (DROP-IN)

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come study for your final exams with us the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Arnold & Mildred Erickson Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Come study for your final exams with us the week before finals! De-stressing activities such as coloring and snacks will be provided.

Tween/Teen: Teatime Book Club

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Library-wide at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club, Storytime
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Bring your friends (stuffed or human) and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Holiday cloth...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Library-wide
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Book Club, Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Bring your friends (stuffed or human) and join Mrs. Hansen for teatime. We will be serving a beverage & light snack (or bring your own) and reading chapter books. Holiday clothes optional! 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.