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2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Thu, Oct 02, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Rock & Read 10:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Rock & Read 11:30 - A Toddler Storytime
Thu, Oct 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Join Miss Kelly in the Activity Room for a musical storytime! For ages 18 months - 3 years. Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at Youth desk starting 30 min prior to event.
Library Speakers Consortium Presents "Nuestra América" - Stories of Inspiring Latinas/Latinos Who Have Shaped the US
Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with Smithsonian educators as they highlight inspiring stories of Latinos' contributions to the cultural, social, and political character of the United States.
Register
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Fri, Oct 03, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sat, Oct 04, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Note for Note Concert Series: Chicago Cossacks - Event takes place at 2031 Sheridan Road.
Sat, Oct 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Chicago Cossacks are an exciting international folk music and dance ensemble. The group performs traditional Eastern European music using instruments including sopilka, domra, and accordion.
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Sun, Oct 05, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
Origami Challenge
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Mon, Oct 06, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Drop-In Popsicle Stick Puzzles - Ages 5 to 8
Mon, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Activity Room
Draw a unique picture across a set of popsicle sticks. Then, scramble them and see if you can put the picture back together! Drop by anytime between 4 pm and 5 pm.
Fall Book Buzz
Mon, Oct 06, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Brenner Room
Find out what to read this fall.
Origami Challenge
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Tue, Oct 07, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Wed, Oct 08, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
Baby Booktime - 0-18 months with caregiver
Wed, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Activity Room
Registration not required but space is limited. Check in at the Youth Services desk up to 30 min. prior to start time. Ages 0 - 18 months.
Teen Time - DIY Wall Hanging
Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult Services
Decorate your room or school locker with a custom wall hanging using sublimation ink! Snacks and supplies are provided.
Let's Play Toma Todo!
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Grab a friend and stop by the Youth Services desk to play a round of toma todo, a game of chance popular across Latin America. For 2 to 6 players, ages 5 and up. 
2-Sentence Horror Stories - Ages 12 to 14
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Got a supershort, supercreepy story? Share it with us!
Origami Challenge
Thu, Oct 09, All day
Origami is the art of folding paper into amazing shapes. Join us for this month?s origami challenge. Pick up your kit at the Youth Services desk while supplies last. For ages 5-14
Library Speakers Consortium Presents Legih Bardugo - 10 Years of Daring Heists & Lovable Outcasts in YA Fantasy
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join us for a virtual event with the bestselling and award-winning author of the "Six of Crows" and the "Shadow and Bone" series.
Register
PJ Storytime
Thu, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Activity Room,Brenner Room
Put on your jammies and join us for a fun family storytime featuring stories, songs, and more. Registration is not required, but space is limited. Check in at Youth Desk begins at 6 p.m.
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