Storytimes near SONYA CRAWSHAW BRANCH LIBRARY

Tween Space

Water balloons and ice pops! Dress to get wet, wear your sunscreen, and bring a towel! Please register children only, not adults.

The Streamwood Police Department's DARE officers, Officer Ed and Officer Juan, will be at the library giving fun lessons on safety and making good choices for younger kids. The lessons are geared toward preschool-aged children, but all are welcome. Registration is recommended but not required. If you can't make it to every session, that's ok!

Stop by the library to pick up free lunches from the Northern Illinois Food Bank for those under 18. Lunches must be eaten on-site. Supplies are limited.

Teen Study Room X

Teens interested in making a difference at the library are welcome to join the Teen Volunteer Council! Email us at teen@pclib.org for more information.

Studio Classroom

Create a bedazzled book cover that truly pops off the shelf. Bring your own book or select one from our book sale shelves for free. Register for one session only.

Meeting Room 1

PAINTED GARDEN PAVER Paint crescent pavers into adorable creatures to decorate your garden.

Children's Classroom

Messy art projects for little kids and caregivers. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.

Meeting Room 1, Meeting Room 2, Meeting Room 3

Local vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.

Studio Classroom

Unleash your creativity with the Dutch Pour, a captivating fluid art technique that uses acrylics and airflow to sweep paint into stunning, ethereal abstracts! Materials provided. 16 .

Tween Space

Rockets and soda fountains. Dress for mess and bring a towel. Please register children only, not adults. Walk-ins are welcome!

Meeting Room 1

A fun, low-impact dance workout done entirely from a chair! Move to lively music while improving strength, flexibility, and coordination. Feel free to drop-in!

Meeting Room 1

Celebrate America as Chef Susan Maddox demonstrates how to make some taste cuisine unique to the region.

Meeting Room 2

A polished resume increases the likelihood of being selected for a job interview. Bring your resume to be critiqued during this resume review and learn what qualities are likely to get you noticed. Email szanfardino@pclib.org or call 331.808.3551 to arrange a 45-minute appointment. Registration begins 30-days prior to event.

Meeting Room 3

Do you like to knit or crochet? How about making new friends or helping out local charitable organizations? Join our Pins & Needles group! Bring a project and materials.

Children's Classroom

Work on essential skills to help your child get ready for kindergarten. Please register children only, not adults.

Tween Space

Stop by the library to pick up free lunches from the Northern Illinois Food Bank for those under 18. Lunches must be eaten on-site. Supplies are limited.

Meeting Room 1

PAINTED GARDEN PAVER Paint crescent pavers into adorable creatures to decorate your garden.

Front Lobby

¿Es usted nuevo en la biblioteca? Lo invitamos a acompañarnos a un tour guiado en español, en donde exploraremos todos los fantásticos servicios que ofrecemos aquí en la biblioteca. Los Tours se ofrecen una vez por mes durante un martes específico. El punto de encuentro será en el Lobby de la entrada. Favor de registrarse. Registro en línea o llamando a Julie al 331.808.3558. Are you new to the library? We invite you to join us for a guided tour to explore all the fantastic services we offer. Tours are scheduled once a month on a specific Tuesday. We will meet by the Front Lobby. Sign up online or by calling Julie at 331.808.3558.

Teen Study Room X

Bedazzling is a trendy way to decorate your books with rhinestones. Bring your own copy of your favorite book and we will provide an assortment of diamond colors and sizes for you to choose from. You can bedazzle just the title, the main artwork, or your own design! No registration required.

Meeting Room 2

Practice your English skills while meeting new friends. This group is for beginner and intermediate English levels. For more information, email Julie at jmohedano@pclib.org. Registration preferred, but drop-ins are also welcome! Club de Conversación de Inglés ESL Practique su Inglés mientras hace nuevos amigos. Éste grupo es para niveles de Inglés de principiantes e intermedios. El registro es preferible pero no es necesario.

Meeting Room 1

Set on April 4, 1865, Mrs. Lincoln’s Salon unfolds in the Blue Room of the Executive Mansion. With her husband away at City Point and her sons scattered by the war—Tad with his father, and Robert accompanying General Grant in pursuit of Robert E. Lee—Mary Lincoln finds herself alone. Through an intimate, first-person portrayal by Debra Miller, audiences are invited into Mrs. Lincoln’s world as she reflects on her Kentucky childhood, her years in Springfield, and her life as a mother. Marking Tad’s 12th birthday and the approaching end of the Civil War, this moving program draws on Mary’s own letters to friends, family, and political figures, offering a portrait that is both compassionate and candid.

Children's Classroom

Explora el colorido y delicioso mundo de las frutas. Disfruta de juegos, canciones, y actividades creativas. Registre solo a niños, no a adultos.

Tween Space

Stop by the library to pick up free lunches from the Northern Illinois Food Bank for those under 18. Lunches must be eaten on-site. Supplies are limited.

Meeting Room 1

Enjoy a fun afternoon of Bingo and the chance to win a prize! For ages 18 . Feel free to drop-in!

Children's Classroom

Join Ms. Shannan for stories and crafts. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults. Walk-ins are welcome.

Meeting Room 1

Join instructor Miriam Kuta for an evening of painting with acrylics where she will give step-by-step instructions in creating this painting to take home the same evening! For ages 18 & up. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Poplar Creek Library cardholders only. Registration is limited on the day of registration to prevent technical difficulties. Please register only once. You will be contacted should you get into the program. Thank you.

Studio Classroom

Write for the ear using Celtx to script a short audio drama or adapt your favorite novel scene into a masterpiece.

Teen Study Room X

Use a book page to draw a mythical creature.

Tween Space

Drop-in to create a paper quilt piece to decorate the Tween Area. Please register children only, not adults.

The Streamwood Police Department's DARE officers, Officer Ed and Officer Juan, will be at the library giving fun lessons on safety and making good choices for younger kids. The lessons are geared toward preschool-aged children, but all are welcome. Registration is recommended but not required. If you can't make it to every session, that's ok!