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Tea & Tales

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Storytime
Age Group:
Children

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.

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

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

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

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.

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Mobile Game Theater

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Outdoor Family Den at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in during Summer Reading Registration for a turn in the gaming truck! Play your favorite multi-player video games in a luxury, limo-style, theater on wheels with Windy City Mobile Fun!
 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outdoor Family Den
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Drop in during Summer Reading Registration for a turn in the gaming truck! Play your favorite multi-player video games in a luxury, limo-style, theater on wheels with Windy City Mobile Fun!
 

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.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Reading Concert with Will Fancher

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Outside Library at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Will Fancher is a Chicago-based performer and singer-songwriter. Since 2021 he has taught in the Wiggleworms program at Old Town School of Folk Music, as well as other schools and daycares around the city.

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: Outside Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Special Event
Event Details:

Will Fancher is a Chicago-based performer and singer-songwriter. Since 2021 he has taught in the Wiggleworms program at Old Town School of Folk Music, as well as other schools and daycares around the city.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Retro Games (Drop In)

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry!

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Event Details:

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry!

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

Chicago Black Renaissance with Illinois Humanities

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
History, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: History, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this presentation, Dr. Davis will guide participants through the Chicago Black Renaissance from the early to mid-20th century.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Science Heroes: Level Up

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!

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

Mars Academy: Robotics Workshop

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event, Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Children, Tweens

This workshop is perfect for kids aged 6-12 to explore the world of robotics in a fun and interactive way. They’ll get hands-on experience with robots, learn basic coding concepts, and ignite their curiosity about technology.

Upcoming
Registration 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, Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

This workshop is perfect for kids aged 6-12 to explore the world of robotics in a fun and interactive way. They’ll get hands-on experience with robots, learn basic coding concepts, and ignite their curiosity about technology.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

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 "Children" group.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

Friday, June 27, 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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ScribbleMonster: Songs That are Games (or Games That are Songs?)

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

This is not a show to watch; it’s a show to play along with! ScribbleJim’s songs guarantee active engagement by encouraging collaboration, creative thought, learning, and play.

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

This is not a show to watch; it’s a show to play along with! ScribbleJim’s songs guarantee active engagement by encouraging collaboration, creative thought, learning, and play.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Reptile Rodeo: Reptile and Bug Presentation

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Experience the excitement of Chicagoland’s Premier Traveling Exotic Animal Show! This 60-minute presentation features a captivating lineup of 10-12+ Reptile & Bug Ambassadors, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

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

Experience the excitement of Chicagoland’s Premier Traveling Exotic Animal Show! This 60-minute presentation features a captivating lineup of 10-12+ Reptile & Bug Ambassadors, ensuring an unforgettable experience for all ages.

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.

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Retro Games (Drop In)

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room) at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry!

Library Branch: Town & Country Public Library
Room: The Mary Lynn Alms Educational Center (Meeting Room)
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Entertainment, Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Event Details:

Come one, come all, and make some new friends as you connect over games you might not have played in quite some time. From Sorry!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

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 "Children" group.

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Tweens" group.

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.  

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Children" group.

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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.

Upcoming
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

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

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

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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Mindfulness Storytime (Drop In)

Friday, August 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Silo 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: 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 2-6!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Paws to Read (Drop In)

Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Silo at Town & Country Public Library
Program Type:
Learning & Discovery, Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

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.