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Storytimes near Berwyn Public Library

Storytimes and kids' library events near Berwyn Public Library from the public library calendar.

Berwyn Public Library

2701 South Harlem Avenue, Berwyn, Illinois 60402, United States

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10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Storytime Sprouts

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Youth Services Program Room

Recommended for ages 2 . --> Registration is required. --> Enjoy this action-packed session filled with stories, songs, and more. Mayores de 2 años. Es necesario registrarse. --> Disfruta de esta hora de cuentos llena de cuentos, canciones, y más. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

English Language Learning

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Nora Laureto Study Room A, Nora Laureto Study Room B

Project CARE offers free one-on-one tutoring for adult English language learners. Stop in the Reference Department to learn more.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Citizenship Preparation Meetup

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Board Room

Are you studying for the citizenship exam? Drop in to get tips and to ask questions. The group will focus on different parts of the citizenship process each week. The first Thursday of the month will be for questions and answers about the citizen application process. The second Thursday will focus on reading and writing for the citizenship exam. The third Thursday will be for learning civics. The fourth Thursday will be about the citizenship interview. No registration is required.

6:00 PM to 7:30 PM

Family Movie Night - Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs

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Community Room

Join us for a movie! Who can resist Sid, Manny and Scrat? Sid tries to adopt dinosaur eggs, but Momma Dino isn't letting that happen. She carries Sid off the a lost world, and Sid's friends follow her. Sid must be rescued. Wear your PJ's and bring a pillow if you'd like to get comfy on the floor! Doors open at 5:45pm, as the movie will begin promptly at 6:00pm.

10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Goodwill Employment Help

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Nora Laureto Study Room C

Find your dream job with a personal consultation with employment specialists from Goodwill. They will help you enhance your resume and boost your employment prospects. Please join us in the Lower Level, in Study Room C

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Bebé and Me Storytime

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Youth Services Program Room

0-23 months. Registration is required. It's never too early for storytime! Join us for interactive experiences that develop baby's pre-reading skills, all with a touch of Spanish blended in! Edades 0-23 meses. Es necesario registrarse. ¡Nunca es demasiado temprano para la hora del cuento! ¡Acompañanos para experiencias interactivas que desarrollan las habilidades previas a la lectura del bebé, todo con un toque de español mezclado! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Storytime in the Garden

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Off Site - Check Description

Join us and the Berwyn Community Gardeners for summer storytimes at Proksa Park with gardening time in the park's garden!

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Family Movie & Craft: Zootopia 2

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Community Room

Families with Children. --> Registration is required. --> Watch our family movie and do a fun craft to match! Detectives Judy Hopps and Nick Wilde find themselves on the trail of a mysterious reptile who turns Zootopia upside down. Rated PG. 1 hour, 50 minutes. Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse. --> ¡Vean nuestra película familiar y hagan una manualidad divertida! Los detectives Judy Hopps y Nick Wilde se encuentran tras la pista de un misterioso reptil que pone patas arriba la ciudad de Zootopia. 1 hora y 50 minutos. Clasificación PG. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

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2:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Comix Club

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Youth Services Program Room

Ages 8-14. --> Registration is required. --> Comix Club is the perfect place where kids who are passionate about drawing and storytelling come together to have a blast, share creative ideas, draw, and pick up new art techniques to enhance their graphic storytelling skills. Edades 8-14 años. Es necesario registrarse. --> Comix Club es el lugar perfecto para que los niños apasionados por el dibujo y la narración se reúnan para divertirse, compartir ideas creativas, dibujar, y aprender nuevas técnicas artísticas para potenciar sus habilidades de narración gráfica. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Legopalooza

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Youth Services Program Room

Families with Children. --> Registration is required. --> Come by the library to enjoy our impressive selection of Legos with the whole family! Familias con niños. Es necesario registrarse. --> ¡Ven a la biblioteca para disfrutar de nuestra impresionante selección de Legos con toda la familia! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Friends of the Berwyn Library Meeting

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Community Room

Join the Friends of the Berwyn Library for their regular meeting.

9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

English Language Learning

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Nora Laureto Study Room A

Project CARE offers free one-on-one tutoring for adult English language learners. Visit the Reference Department to learn more.

1:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Teen Craft Corner: Free Craft

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Teen Room

Cool off this summer and come by the Teen Room Tuesdays 1- 3 this July to craft till your hearts content. From diamond painting, sticker making, coloring sheets, painting, zine making, we’re sure to have something for you. Got a craft you’re working on? Bring it in and use some of our supplies and meet some other crafty peeps.

1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Midday Matinee: Flow

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Community Room

Come join us for an early afternoon screening of Flow (PG)! Light snacks will be available while supplies last. Registration is encouraged, but not required. More about the movie: "Cat is a solitary animal, but as its home is devastated by a great flood, he finds refuge on a boat populated by various species, and will have to team up with them despite their differences."

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Slime Club

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Youth Services Program Room

Ages 8-10. --> Registration is required. --> Get gooey and mix up a different slime or dough each month at Slime Club! Edades 8-10 años. Es necesario registrarse. --> ¡Mezcla slime diferente cada mes en Slime Club! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

6:00 PM to 7:00 PM

True Crime Book Club - Season 3

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Nora Laureto Study Room A, Nora Laureto Study Room B

Are you a fan of true crime? Do you love to watch police procedural programs on tv? Join us for the seventh meeting of our Third Season of our True Crime Book Club 2026! Stop by the book shelf near the Circulation Desk for your copy of The Dead Duke, His Secret Wife, and the Missing Corpse: An Extraordinary Edwardian Case of Deception and Intrigue by Piu Marie Eatwell.

6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

Off-Site: Audiobook Walk w/ The Pile Bookstore

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Off Site - Check Description

Bring your headphones and audiobook to walk with fellow bookworms, Berwyn Public Library, and The Pile Bookstore! In July, we'll be walking in Berwyn Gardens at 2125 Kenilworth Avenue - we will meet at Mothers on a Mission Playground. A special thank you to North Berwyn Berwyn Park District for hosting us! Registration is recommended, but not required. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

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Take & Make: Ice Cream Cones

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Stop by the Youth Services department to pick up your very own craft kit to enjoy at home, available while supplies last! Visítanos en el departamento Youth Services para recoger su propio kit de manualidades para disfrutar en casa. ¡Disponibles mientras duren los kits!

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Age-ility

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Community Room

Join senior fitness specialist Sarah Lofgren for a movement class to improve your agility, flexibility and balance. Using common household items, Sarah will lead you through exercises and stretches to help you stay fit and mobile. Registration is required, and registration is limited to 18. Register online or call Reference to register, 708-795-8000 Ext. 3087. Funding for this program is provided by AgeOptions. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

5:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Journaling Jumpstart

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Youth Services Program Room

Ages 8-14. Registration is required. Are you excited to begin your journaling adventure but feeling a bit lost on how to start? Come join us for a beginner's class that will surely spark your creativity! Edades 8-14 años. Es necesario registrarse. ¿Te entusiasma comenzar tu aventura con el diario, pero te sientes un poco perdido sobre cómo empezar? ¡Únete a nosotros en una clase para principiantes que, sin duda, despertará tu creatividad! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

6:30 PM to 8:00 PM

Night Owls Book Club

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Community Room

Join us for a spirited discussion of One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This by Omar El Akkad. A limited number of books are available one month before each meeting date. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Storytime Sprouts

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Youth Services Program Room

Recommended for ages 2 . --> Registration is required. --> Enjoy this action-packed session filled with stories, songs, and more. Mayores de 2 años. Es necesario registrarse. --> Disfruta de esta hora de cuentos llena de cuentos, canciones, y más. Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

3:00 PM to 7:00 PM

English Language Learning

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Nora Laureto Study Room A, Nora Laureto Study Room B

Project CARE offers free one-on-one tutoring for adult English language learners. Stop in the Reference Department to learn more.

4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

Story Crafts: It Began with Lemonade

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Youth Services Program Room

Ages 5-8. Registration is required. Get inspired by your favorite children’s books! Join us for a story followed by a special craft inspired by the book! Edades 5-8 años. Es necesario registrarse. ¡Inspírate con tu favorito libros para niños! ¡Acompañanos para un cuento seguido de un manualidad especial inspirada por el libro! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

5:00 PM to 6:00 PM

Citizenship Preparation Meetup

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Board Room

Are you studying for the citizenship exam? Drop in to get tips and to ask questions. The group will focus on different parts of the citizenship process each week. The first Thursday of the month will be for questions and answers about the citizen application process. The second Thursday will focus on reading and writing for the citizenship exam. The third Thursday will be for learning civics. The fourth Thursday will be about the citizenship interview. No registration is required.

7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

Ghoul Gang Book Club

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Community Room

Join us for a spirited discussion of Daphne by Josh Malerman. Copies are available for checkout one month in advance while supplies last.

9:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Solutions for Care

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Nora Laureto Study Room C

Aging and Disability Resource Network (ADRN) Services Solutions for Care provides up-to-date information and quality referrals to individuals with disabilities ages 18-59 and older adults over the age of 60. ADRN also offers the Senior Health Assistance Program which connects our clients with state and federal programs such as: Benefit Access Program (License Plate Discount and Ride-Free bus card) Medicaid – state medical insurance SNAP – provides assistance with purchasing food Medicare Saving Program – assists with paying for Medicare Part A and B premiums, deductibles, and co-insurances. SHIP (Medicare Counselling) – provide clients with an overview and explanation of Medicare Part A and B Energy Assistance – one-time assistance paying for energy bills Tax Exemptions – discounts towards property tax bill Extra Help – assistance with paying for medications, can lower copays, deductibles, and premiums Lifeline – assistance with lowering phone bills Home Repair – assistance with minor home repairs Para Envejecimiento y Discapacidades Cadena de información (ADRN) Solutions for Care aporta información actualizada y referencias de calidad para adultos con discapacidades edades 18 a 59, adultos mayores de 60, y miembros familiares. ADRN también ofrece beneficios de asistencia médica con el programa SHAP que conecta a nuestros clientes con programas estatales y federales como los siguientes: Programa de Acceso a Beneficios (descuento de placa y tarjeta de autobús gratuita) Tarjeta medica – seguro medico estatal Estampillas de comida (SNAP) – ofrece ayuda con la compra de alimentos Programa de ahorros de Medicare – ayuda a pagar las primas, deductibles y coseguros Consejería de Medicare (SHIP) – servicios de consejería sobre la cobertura de la Part A y B de Medicare. También podríamos comparar planes. Asistencia con facturas de energía – ayuda para pagar facturas de energía Exenciones para impuestos de propriedades – descuentos hacia impuestos del hogar Ayuda adicional para medicamentos – ayuda para pagar medicamentos, puede reducir copagos, deductibles, y primas Lifeline – ayuda para reducir las facturas telefónicas Reparación de viviendas – ayuda con reparaciones menores del hogar

10:00 AM to 11:00 AM

Peekaboo Baby Storytime

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Youth Services Program Room

0-23 months. --> Registration is required. --> It's never too early for storytime! Join us for interactive experiences that develop baby's pre-reading skills! Edades 0-23 meses. Es necesario registrarse. --> ¡Nunca es demasiado temprano para la hora del cuento! ¡Acompañanos para experiencias interactivas que desarrollan las habilidades previas a la lectura del bebé! Library staff take photos during library programs and library activities to share in marketing and other communications. If you have questions or concerns, or would prefer not to be photographed, please let us know.

11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Storytime in the Garden

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Off Site - Check Description

Join us and the Berwyn Community Gardeners for summer storytimes at Proksa Park with gardening time in the park's garden!