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Pokémon Club

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

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

Arab American Heritage Month Games

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Arab American Heritage Month, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Try a few classic games in celebration of Arab American Heritage Month. Learn more about the fun had by our friends and neighbors from the Arab world. 

You can also find us on the first floor a few other times in April.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Third Space Thursday

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

It's a bird, it's a plane, it's...you? Create a life-size version of yourself or a friend to decorate. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, April 19, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Unplugged Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grade 6–12. Free tickets will be given to those who attend.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Developmental Playgroup

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

This inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

Siblings are welcome. Free tickets will be given to all who attend.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club for Homeschoolers

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Spain's culture, traditions, foods, and fun in this session designed for kids who are homeschooled.

Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Adventure Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Event Type:
Lifestyle and Leisure, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Learn about Spain's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. Brigitte Burgman will read and share fun facts from her book, Wandering Willow in Spain

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a spring event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group

Dolly Parton Imagination Library Launch

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Event Type:
Books and Authors, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5

Do you have a child younger than five? And...

Do you live in one of these zip codes: 60076, 60077, 60203, 60714, 60712, 60029 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Civic Love

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Type:
Civic Engagement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Adults

Outside in our south courtyard with cozy fire vibes, see how civic love appears in your life and how you can strengthen relationships in your community.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

International Snack Down

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month we'll be getting a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun! 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Día Fun and Games

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Make and play games from around the world in the Kids Room. This fun afternoon is part of our day-long El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day) celebration.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group

Día Book Character Bingo

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Arts and Culture, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5, Grade 6–8

Choose from favorite book characters to create a one-of-a-kind Bingo card in this fun family flip of the classic game.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Asking for a Friend

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Event Type:
Self-Improvement, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 9–12

Ask questions and share ideas about mental health, relationships, conflict, and more with the support of a therapist from Turning Point and Teen Services librarians.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Friend Squad

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow. Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Teen Library Council

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Help plan, publicize, and present a summer event for teens.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Age 0–5" group
This event is in the "Grade K–2" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Rainbow Family Club

Monday, May 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Age 0–5, Grade K–2, Grade 3–5

Kids in preK-grade 5 and their caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities. LGBTQ+ kids are also welcome to bring friends who are allies. 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Kosher Snack Tasting

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Jewish American Heritage Month, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants. 

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Grade 6–8" group
This event is in the "Grade 9–12" group

Kosher Snack Tasting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Jewish American Heritage Month, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Teens, Grade 6–8, Grade 9–12

Stop by the Teen Room to try great food from local Kosher restaurants.  

For grade 6–12.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

International Snack Down

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Event Type:
Food and Cooking, Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Experience different countries through snacks. Each month we'll be getting a mystery box of snacks from another country. Do a taste test to see what you like best, learn some fun facts about the country, and have fun! 

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Early Entry: An Accessibility Hour

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open. Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Grade 3–5" group

Pokémon Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Event Type:
Social Gathering
Age Group:
Kids, Grade 3–5

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month.