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This event is in the "Children" group
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
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

Film Club

5:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book a Techie

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
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.

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

Scrabble Club

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kindergarten Readiness

10:30am–11:30am
Children
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!

This event is in the "Children" group

Art in the Afternoon (3-5 yr olds)

1:00pm–2:15pm
Children
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.

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

Knit and Crochet Circle

6:30pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
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.

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
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 

 

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
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.

This event is in the "Children" group

3-5 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 outside at The Family Den for storytime!  These storytimes will include books, songs, and activities to help those growing preschool brains! 

 

 

 

 

 

This event is in the "Children" group

Afternoon Art (6-9 yr olds)

2:00pm–3:00pm
Children
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 

 

 

 

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book a Techie

1:15pm–2:15pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

"Level Up!" End of Summer Reading

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Entomology Program: Metamorphosis

2:00pm–4:00pm
Everyone
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Film Club

6:00pm–9:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Lock-In

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Book a Techie

5:15pm–6:15pm
Adults
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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Naturalist Guided Hike: Summer Twilight Hike

7:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
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