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Friday 9 am - 6 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm - 5 pm

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Events

  • The Artist
    Friday, July 5, 2013 - 4:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Learn art history and have fun as we explore three different types of art: recycled, graffiti, and abstract. We will also explore three different types of media to create our own masterpieces. Come ready to make a mess!

  • Parisian Salon Concerts
    Friday, July 5, 2013 - 7:30pm
    Auditorium

    Parisian Salon Concerts welcome French harpist and composer Isabelle Olivier, visiting from Paris and recent Kickstarter star for her musical project, "Don't Worry, Be Happy." That same night, Consuelo Lepauw will perform the magnificient violin concerto by Johannes Brahms, accompanied on the piano by her "Chicagoan of the Year" brother, George Lepauw.

  • ScribbleMonster presents Creative Musical Playtime (Families)
    Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 10:00am
    Auditorium

    Sing, think, play, dance, share and get creative with our “kindie rock” friends. If you’ve heard ScribbleMonster on the radio, you know they like to have a good time and want you to join in, too. ScribbleMonster’s open-ended approach to music is fun for kids of all ages and abilities.
    Saturday, July 6, 10-11 a.m., Auditorium

  • Mad Scientists - SIPs (Grades 3-5)
    Sunday, July 7, 2013 - 2:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    The madness continues with this monthly hands-on science program. Construct SIPs - sub-irrigated planters - for plants that will grow and grow some more in the Library's green room and at your home. Dress for mess! Call 847.272.4300 to register.

    This program begins promptly at 2:00pm. Latecomers will not be admitted.
  • Games Outside the Box (All Ages)
    Monday, July 8, 2013 - 2:00pm

    Calling all Gamers, Techies, Engineers, Builders, Strategists, Creators, Geeks and Out-of-the-Box thinkers - it's time to play! Each week we'll be featuring a different game, program, hardware or toy. Stop in and let's see what you can do!
    June 17: MaKey MaKey
    June 24: Legos
    July 1: Chess and other Strategy Games
    July 8: Rube Goldberg/Domino Races
    July 15: Minecraft
    July 22: K’Nex
    July 29: Legos

  • Low Vision Support Group
    Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:00am
    Pollak Room

    Learn about advances that may help improve your reading experiences and quality of life.

  • Drop-In Summer Storytime
    Tuesday, July 9, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
    and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

  • Guided Meditation
    Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:30am
    Pollak Room

    Om Johari teaches meditation techniques. Relax, renew, refresh and experience the stress-relieving benefits of meditation during guided sessions.

  • Drop-In Summer Storytime
    Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 10:30am
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Storytime for Toddlers (24-36 months and caregiver)
    and Preschoolers (Ages 3-5)

  • The Maker Lab (Drop-In)
    Wednesday, July 10, 2013 - 3:00pm
    Youth Services Activity Room

    Want to take the Summer Reading Club further and get a Create or Play stamp for your passport? Drop-in to write a new book ending or create a book related craft or movie. We'll have the supplies; you bring the ideas. Completed projects can be displayed in our Create/Play Gallery. For Youth Summer Reading Club participants only.