Storytimes near North Chicago Public Library

Community Room

Create a set of custom buttons for your bag, tote, or just to wear! Registration required. For senior patrons only.

Outdoors

It’s yoga with a twist! Whether you’re sitting or standing with a chair for support, you’ll enjoy easy, feel-good moves that improve flexibility, boost strength, and reduce stress. This event is open only to seniors aged 60+. RSVP to Kari Pohar at (847) 701-2900 or Kpohar@whitecranewellness.org.

Community Room

Join us in the community room and learn some crochet basics or level-up your skills! All materials will be provided. Open to adults aged 18+.

STEAM Lab

Have fun with various crafts! Open only to kids and teens 6th-12th grade.

Community Room

Join us for July’s Adult Book Club! We will be reading “Rebecca” by Daphne Du Maurier. From Barnes and Noble: In Monte Carlo, our unnamed heroine is swept off her feet by the dashing widower Maxim de Winter and his sudden proposal of marriage. Orphaned and working as a lady’s maid, she can barely believe her luck. It is only when they arrive at Manderley, her husband’s cavernous estate on the Cornish coast, that she realizes how vast a shadow his late wife, Rebecca, will cast over their lives—introducing a lingering evil that threatens to destroy their love from beyond the grave.

library wide

Join us for our annual Family Fun Day, a fun-filled experience at the library, featuring music, games, prizes, and more!

Reference Desk

Interested in expanding your seasoning horizons? Stop by the Reference Desk to pick up a ‘Spice Kit’ featuring a lemon pepper sample, 5 lemon pepper-starring recipes, and a lemon pepper fact sheet. Kits will be available beginning Monday, July 13th and will remain available as supplies last. Open to patrons of all ages!

Community Room

Enjoy some delicious coffee and relaxing coloring pages. Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

STEAM Lab

Visit us Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00PM- 5:30PM and play on our Nintendo Switch with your friends! Choose from our selection of games: Minecraft Super Smash Ultimate Mario Kart 8 Overcooked Animal Crossing Lego Star Wars Open to grades 6th-12th. Students must present a student ID to participate.

Outdoors

Join us in the community room for some fun with Kohl’s Children’s Museum!

Community Room

Make your own candle! Choose the scent and color of your candle! Registration required. Click here to register. Open to grades 6th-12th.

STEAM Lab

Play a couple of games and socialize! Open only to patrons 18+

Community Room

Join Oak Street Health for a couple rounds of Bingo! Registration required. For senior patrons only.

Outdoors

It’s yoga with a twist! Whether you’re sitting or standing with a chair for support, you’ll enjoy easy, feel-good moves that improve flexibility, boost strength, and reduce stress. This event is open only to seniors aged 60+. RSVP to Kari Pohar at (847) 701-2900 or Kpohar@whitecranewellness.org.

Community Room

Join us in the community room and learn some crochet basics or level-up your skills! All materials will be provided. Open to adults aged 18+.

STEAM Lab

Learn how the sunscreen protects your skin from the sun and test which sunscreen performs the best! Open only to kids and teens 6th-12th grade.

Community Room

Join us for a fun night of playing board games! Board games will be supplied. Want to bring your own game? Call us @ (847) 689-0125 and speak to Ms. Battley!

Outdoors

Bring documents that contain your personally identifiable information – such as old bank statements, tax returns, bills, receipts, credit card applications, and outdated medical records – to be safely shredded. Please remember to remove all paper clips, staples, and other bindings.  This event is sponsored by Senator Adriane Johnson and State Representative Rita Mayfield.

Community Room

Join us and add some shine to your bookshelf! Bring a book to decorate or take one home from our free book cart. All supplies will be provided. Open to adults and kids aged 10+.

Community Room

Enjoy a cool movie and some popcorn! Open to all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

STEAM Lab

Visit us Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:00PM- 5:30PM and play on our Nintendo Switch with your friends! Choose from our selection of games: Minecraft Super Smash Ultimate Mario Kart 8 Overcooked Animal Crossing Lego Star Wars Open to grades 6th-12th. Students must present a student ID to participate.

STEAM Lab

Make some slime! Registration required. Click here to register. Open to grades 6th-12th.

STEAM Lab

Enjoy a hot or cold drink! Customize your drink to fit your taste, relax, and enjoy a movie! Open only to patrons 18+ Registration required. Click here to register.

Community Room

Enjoy a relaxing session of crafting! Registration required. For senior patrons only.