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Summer Library Club:
Guided Meditation & Chair Yoga Thursday, July 1, 11:30am
Join instructor Isabel Raci, C-IAYT, online for a gentle session of guided meditation and chair yoga. Registration required.
Genealogy Interest Group Wednesday, July 7, 10:00am
Visit your library or attend virtual programs to receive your free tote bag!
Adult Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Monday
Chicago June 28 7:00pm
Our Genealogy Librarian will be on Zoom to answer your questions and help you with your searches. Registration required.
Chicken Coop Basics Wednesday, July 7, 6:30pm
Learn the basic housing needs of backyard birds, essential components of a coop and different coop styles presented by Jennifer Murtoff. Registration required.
Senior Connections Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi Friday, July 9, 10:30am
Join us for our monthly book discussion. Registration required.
Crafting with Geometric Paper Collage
Using performance and interview clips, Gary Wenstrup traces the band Chicago from their early rock ‘n’ roll successes like “25 or 6 to 4” to their softer hits like “If You Leave Me Now.” Registration required.
Take home a peaceful paper craft. Pick up your kit beginning on July 15 at the Readers Services Desk on the first floor. Registration begins on July 1.
Summer Library Club:
Imagine Your Story June 1 – July 31
Visit your library or attend a virtual program and earn your way to a free book!
YOUTH PROGRAMS
Youth Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31
Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Lego Show and Tell Wednesday, July 7, 4:30pm
Grades K-5. Show and tell your LEGO builds and try some building challenges! Registration and email is required to receive Zoom link.
mer Library Club Sunm e 1 – July 31 • Birth – Grade 5 Ju
Pom Pom Pets Grades K-5. Make a fuzzy friend with this take home kit. Registration starts July 1.
STEM To Go: Wind Meter Grades K-5. Bring Science, Technology, Engineering and Math home with you! Registration starts July 1.
Solitaire Chess Challenge
Thursday, July 8, 4:30pm
Grades 3 and up. Register. Work as a team to solve solitaire challenges with chess pieces! Zoom link will be shared via email before the event.
Learning to read, then reading to learn. Fiction and Nonfiction ebooks for Pre-K to Grade 3.
Online Teen Programs Teen Summer Reading Challenge June 1 – July 31 Read or listen to 3 books and record them on the challenge card. Turn in the card by July 31 to be entered into a drawing for a free Samsung Galaxy Tablet. One entry per person.
Your Summer Library Club Story June 1 – July 31
Visit your library or attend a virtual program and earn your way to a free book!
Teen Tie Dye
Friday, July 9, 4:00pm
Grades 6-12. Love tie dye? Come tie dye outside with us! One item to tie dye will be provided OR feel free to bring 1 item of your own. Masks are required. Please register.
Understanding College Financial Aid Wednesday, July 14, 6:30pm
This webinar includes more of a deep dive on financial strategies for affording college (with less focus on academic strategies). Email required to receive Zoom link.
Teen “6 Word Story” Contest June 14 - July 18
Grades 6-12: Imagine Your Story- but only in 6 words! Tell us a story using only 6 words. Winner will receive a $15 gift card. Check the Events Calendar for more information.