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1 event,
Mystery Granny Square Project
Shh...It's a surprise! Come grab a bag with a mystery Granny Square. Bring in your crocheted square by March 1 and see what your contribution...
4 events,
Spice Club: Steak Seasoning
Spice Club: Steak Seasoning
Pick up a bag full of ingredients to make your very own spice blends– healthier and cheaper than store bought! Funded by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE...
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
3 events,
Take and Make Tuesday
Stop in for new crafts every Tuesday. Available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
Lit Happens
Lit Happens
Join us for a book discussion and bring a favorite dish! January 28: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman February...
2 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Starting January 8 through February 26 Your little one can enjoy a fun storytime filled with song and dance. New themes every week! Children ages...
2 events,
Crafterdark: Snowflake Garland
Crafterdark: Snowflake Garland
Get Crafty! On select Thursdays @ 6:00pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
2 events,
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Read, sing, and play with baby while engaging with fellow guardians in a Spanish and English setting. For children ages 0 – 24 months with an...
2 events,
Blind Date With a Book
Full Month of February Skip the first impression by checking out wrapped books, title unseen! Enter our Blind Date With a Book Raffle by telling...
6 events,
Take and Make: Heart Garland
Take and Make: Heart Garland
Make it Mondays! Pick up a craft kit to do at home at your own pace! Funding provided by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE PER PERSON, DUPLICATE...
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Silly Science
Silly Science
All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! For grades 2 and under with an adult.
3 events,
Take and Make Tuesday
Stop in for new crafts every Tuesday. Available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
4 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Starting January 8 through February 26 Your little one can enjoy a fun storytime filled with song and dance. New themes every week! Children ages...
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn and play chess with other kids! Open to kids of all ages and skill levels. No registration required. For children of all ages -...
3 events,
Art Discoveries- A Valentine’s Day Craft
Art Discoveries- A Valentine’s Day Craft
Designed for the younger artist. Grades 2 and under with an adult.
5 events,
Super Awesome Movie Series
Super Awesome Movie Series
Join us for a showing of PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023) (92 mins). Snacks will be provided. No registration required. For children of all...
4 events,
Crafternoon: Heart Doorknob Decor
Crafternoon: Heart Doorknob Decor
Get Crafty! On select Saturdays @ 1:30pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
5 events,
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Valentine’s Day Card Making
Valentine’s Day Card Making
Drop in for a Valentine’s Day Card making event! We’ll provide the supplies; you bring your art skills and creativity. No registration required. For children...
3 events,
Take and Make Tuesday
Stop in for new crafts every Tuesday. Available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
5 events,
L-O-V-E To Read: A Whimsical Wednesdays Valentine’s Special
L-O-V-E To Read: A Whimsical Wednesdays Valentine’s Special
We love storytime! Please join us for a very special storytime full of library love! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Themed program with stories, yoga, and songs. Ages 2 – 5 with an adult.
Book vs. Movie – A Wrinkle in Time
Book vs. Movie – A Wrinkle in Time
Talk about books with new friends & watch the movie adaptation of the books we read for book club! For grades 3 - 5. Please...
5 events,
Tech Skills For Beginners
Tech Skills For Beginners
Join us every month for an interactive discussion about using technology in today's society. Topics covered include staying safe online, finding practical digital resources, and...
After School Art Escape- A Sloth Valentine’s Day Craft
After School Art Escape- A Sloth Valentine’s Day Craft
Bright paint and paper projects for winter afternoons.
Galentine’s Cake Pop Tutorial
Galentine’s Cake Pop Tutorial
Sugar Sweet Dreams will teach you how to decorate Cake Pops for that special someone in your life!
4 events,
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Read, sing, and play with baby while engaging with fellow guardians in a Spanish and English setting. For children ages 0 – 24 months with an...
American Red Cross Blood Drive
American Red Cross Blood Drive
Make an appointment by visiting RedCrossBlood.org or call: 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
3 events,
6 events,
Sewing Kit of the Month: Fabric Napkins
Sewing Kit of the Month: Fabric Napkins
Pick up a bag of precut fabric and supplies to sew your own beginner project! Funded by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE PER PERSON, DUPLICATE ENTRIES WILL...
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
4 events,
Take and Make Tuesday
Stop in for new crafts every Tuesday. Available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
NR Library Foundation & Friends
NR Library Foundation & Friends
Monthly meeting on the North Riverside Library Foundation & Friends group is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
5 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Starting January 8 through February 26 Your little one can enjoy a fun storytime filled with song and dance. New themes every week! Children ages...
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn and play chess with other kids! Open to kids of all ages and skill levels. No registration required. For children of all ages -...
4 events,
Fandom Club
Fandom Club
Join us as we do different pop-culture activities! For this session, you will be creating your own Pokéball out of Perler beads! For grades 3 -...
Understanding Caregiver Stress and Self-Care Strategies
Understanding Caregiver Stress and Self-Care Strategies
While taking care of a friend or family member may be a labor of love, it can also be extremely stressful. The HAP Foundation will...
4 events,
Club De Lectura: Dioses de jade y sombra by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Club De Lectura: Dioses de jade y sombra by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
Las reuniones para el Club de la Lectura en espanol. Recuerda nos reunimos a las 10:30 am una vez al mes en viernes. Los libros...
Reptile Rodeo
Reptile Rodeo
Ali’s Reptile Den will bring new snakes and reptiles to view and learn about. For children of all ages - 7 and under with an...
3 events,
Scrabble Wall Art
Scrabble Wall Art
Grades 6 - 12 Create a shadow box with artwork and Scrabble letters!
5 events,
Spice Club: Lavender Salt
Spice Club: Lavender Salt
Pick up a bag full of ingredients to make your very own spice blends– healthier and cheaper than store bought! Funded by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE...
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Morning Munchkins Storytime
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
4 events,
Take and Make Tuesday
Stop in for new crafts every Tuesday. Available at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
Lit Happens
Lit Happens
Join us for a book discussion and bring a favorite dish! January 28: The Ocean at the End of the Lane by Neil Gaiman February...
3 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Whimsical Wednesdays Storytime
Starting January 8 through February 26 Your little one can enjoy a fun storytime filled with song and dance. New themes every week! Children ages...
4 events,
ZAP! Winter Storytime with the Zoo
ZAP! Winter Storytime with the Zoo
Join us for a collaborative storytime with Brookfield Zoo Chicago. Enjoy winter-themed stories and a stay-and-play activity. Children ages 5 and under with an adult. ...
Crafterdark: DIY Kitchen Art
Crafterdark: DIY Kitchen Art
Get Crafty! On select Thursdays @ 6:00pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
4 events,
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Baby and Me Bilingual Storytime
Read, sing, and play with baby while engaging with fellow guardians in a Spanish and English setting. For children ages 0 – 24 months with an...
Read – A – Palooza
Read – A – Palooza
Come by the library and pick out a book from our collection to read with your friends, loved ones, or independently. All kids who complete...