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1 event,
Bingo in the Teen Spot
Grades 6 - 12 Entire Month of October Find books, movies, or video games that match the Bingo square! Get them taken as a photo...
4 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesdays
A fun storytime for little ones. New themes every week! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Themed program with stories, yoga, and songs. Ages 2 – 5 with an adult.
Day of the Dead Nicho Cardboard Roll
Day of the Dead Nicho Cardboard Roll
Join us as we prepare for Day of the Dead festivities. Learn how to make a simple cardboard roll nicho- a small frame/shadowbox to honor...
2 events,
Art Discoveries- Painting the Trees of Autumn
Art Discoveries- Painting the Trees of Autumn
Projects for the younger artist! October 3 – Painting the trees of autumn. November 7 – Thanksgiving craft. For Grades 2 and under with an...
4 events,
Take and Make Friday
Take and Make Friday
Stop in for new crafts every week. Available at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
Spooky Movie Series: Corpse Bride
Spooky Movie Series: Corpse Bride
October 4: Corpse Bride (2005) October 18: Goosebumps (2015) October 25: Haunted Mansion (2003) Children of all ages with an adult. No registration required.
5 events,
Take and Make: Cork Pumpkins
Take and Make: Cork Pumpkins
Make it Mondays! Pick up a craft kit to do at home at your own pace! Funding provided by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE PER PERSON, DUPLICATE...
Morning Munchkins
Morning Munchkins
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Silly Science
Silly Science
All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! For Grades 2 and under with an adult.
3 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesdays
A fun storytime for little ones. New themes every week! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn how to play chess with other chess players! Open to kids of all ages and skill levels. For children of all ages. 7 and...
3 events,
Fandom Club
Fandom Club
For video game, anime, cartoon, television, and movie lovers. Join us every month as we do different activities! October 10: Video Game Fun! Have a...
The Great American Songbook with Steve Darnall
The Great American Songbook with Steve Darnall
Examine how radio helped give birth to the "Great American Songbook." Hear clips featuring some of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century as they...
4 events,
Spooky Blacklight Painting
Spooky Blacklight Painting
Grades 6 - 12 What's even better than painting? Painting something that lights up in the dark! *Funded by PNG*
Crafternoon: Glitter Skulls
Crafternoon: Glitter Skulls
Get Crafty! On select Saturdays @ 1:30pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
5 events,
Morning Munchkins
Morning Munchkins
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Bookworms Book Club
Bookworms Book Club
Calling all book lovers to join us as we talk about the latest book or graphic novel we read. For October, we will discuss ‘The...
Haunted Library Week – History of the Day of the Dead
Haunted Library Week – History of the Day of the Dead
The National Museum of Mexican Art will present a history of Day of the Dead. *All Ages Welcome*
4 events,
NR Library Foundation & Friends
NR Library Foundation & Friends
Monthly meeting on the North Riverside Library Foundation & Friends group is regularly scheduled for the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:30pm.
5 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesdays
A fun storytime for little ones. New themes every week! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Lego Free Build
Lego Free Build
Attention Lego Builders! Get creative and show off what you can build. LEGOs provided. For children of all ages. 7 and under with an adult....
3 events,
After School Art Escape- Ghastly Ghosts & Creepy Crawlers
After School Art Escape- Ghastly Ghosts & Creepy Crawlers
Immerse your creative self in a seasonal art project! October 17 – Ghastly ghosts and creepy crawlers. November 21 – Using holiday spices to create...
Haunted Library Week: Trivia
Haunted Library Week: Trivia
Test your knowledge over horror movies, traditions, history, and so much more! *Grades 6 - 12 are welcome*
4 events,
Take and Make Friday
Take and Make Friday
Stop in for new crafts every week. Available at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
Spooky Movie Series: Goosebumps (2015)
Spooky Movie Series: Goosebumps (2015)
October 4: Corpse Bride (2005) October 18: Goosebumps (2015) October 25: Haunted Mansion (2003) Children of all ages with an adult. No registration required.
Haunted Library Week: Tiny Haunted House
Haunted Library Week: Tiny Haunted House
Create your own mini Haunted House craft. **Grades 6 - 12 are welcome**
2 events,
Haunted Library Week: Murder Mystery
Haunted Library Week: Murder Mystery
Help us solve who murdered a Witch and stole their spell book! **Grades 6 - 12 are welcome**
5 events,
Sewing Kit of the Month: Treat Bags
Sewing Kit of the Month: Treat Bags
Pick up a bag of precut fabric and supplies to sew your own beginner project! Funded by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE PER PERSON, DUPLICATE ENTRIES WILL...
Morning Munchkins
Morning Munchkins
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
3 events,
Whimsical Wednesdays
Whimsical Wednesdays
A fun storytime for little ones. New themes every week! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
Chess Club
Chess Club
Learn how to play chess with other chess players! Open to kids of all ages and skill levels. For children of all ages. 7 and...
3 events,
Halloween Party
Halloween Party
???? “They played the Monster Mash, the Monster Mash!” ???? Join us for a Spooktacular good time. Play games with friends, do activities, and watch...
Crafterdark: Fall Wreath
Crafterdark: Fall Wreath
Get Crafty! On select Thursdays @ 6:00pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
5 events,
Take and Make Friday
Take and Make Friday
Stop in for new crafts every week. Available at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
Ninja Storytime
Ninja Storytime
Join a Ninja Squad Coach as they read a great story, then jump, roll, balance, and play like a NINJA! This 30 minute, fun filled...
Club de Lectura: Al final mueren los dos by Adam Silvera
Club de Lectura: Al final mueren los dos by Adam Silvera
Las reuniones para el Club de la Lectura en espanol. Recuerda nos reunimos a las 10:30 am una vez al mes en viernes. Los libros...
3 events,
Coding for Kids
Coding for Kids
Join us for an opportunity to code your own coding project in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!
4 events,
Spice Club: Café de Olla
Spice Club: Café de Olla
Pick up a bag full of ingredients to make your very own spice blends– healthier and cheaper than store bought! Funded by AgeOptions. Registration Required. ONE...
Morning Munchkins
Morning Munchkins
Stories, songs, and fun play time, too! Children ages 5 and under with an adult.
3 events,
Day of the Dead Garland
Day of the Dead Garland
Come and create your own garland in preparation for Day of the Dead that is celebrated on November 2nd.
Lit Happens: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Lit Happens: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Come join us for a discussion of A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson and bring along a favorite dish.
2 events,
Not So Scary Storytime: A Whimsical Wednesday Special
Not So Scary Storytime: A Whimsical Wednesday Special
Join us for a not so scary Halloween themed storytime with fun music and “trick or treating”! Dress up encouraged! Children ages 5 and under...
2 events,
Take and Make Friday
Take and Make Friday
Stop in for new crafts every week. Available at the Youth Services Desk while supplies last. No registration required. Limit one per child.
2 events,
Coding for Kids
Coding for Kids
Join us for an opportunity to code your own coding project in a bilingual (English and Spanish) setting!
Crafternoon: DIY Holiday Cards
Crafternoon: DIY Holiday Cards
Get Crafty! On select Saturdays @ 1:30pm! Join us for a community craft event. Funded by AgeOptions.
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