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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Club, Discussion
Event Details:
Discussion of The Maid. Summary:  A charmingly eccentric hotel maid discovers a guest murdered in his bed. Solving the mystery will turn her once orderly world upside down in this utterly original debut. Molly Gray is not like everyone ...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Star Wars Trivia

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Think you know Star Wars? Answer trivia questions for prizes, fun, and bragging rights! In five rounds of five questions, will you be victorious? (Note: some questions will contain spoilers for the new Disney+ series Ahsoka.) ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Horror Trivia

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
"Do you like scary movies?" Then join us for Horror Trivia! Compete for fun, bragging rights, and prizes in five rounds of five questions about horror films new and old. (Rated PG for scary content.) ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

October Southwest Craft - Spooky Fun! - In Library

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
October celebrates spooky - but these lit ghosts are pretty cute, and the pumpkin basket is the perfect size for treats! ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.   Every child will recieve an art ap...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Autumn Mason Jar Candles

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Looking to add to your fall decor? Join us on Monday, October 23rd, to make a festive Autumn Mason Jar Candle! All supplies will be provided. Registration is required. ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.   Every child will recieve an art ap...
This event is in the "School Age" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Marvel Trivia Night

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: School Age, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Test your knowledge of the Marvel Cinematic Universe with six rounds of six questions! Compete for prizes and bragging rights in this fast-paced trivia event. (No spoilers for "The Marvels.") ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:
Make a Thanksgiving centerpiece making a good size pumpkin, and a turkey basket that is the perfect size for treats! ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Adult, Everyone
Program Type: Presentation
Event Details:
Join us on Monday, December 4th, at 3:00pm for an introductory presentation about the Illinois Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Given by both our Community and Regional Ombudsman representatives, this presentation will provide an overview of the man...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas with a lovely Merry and Bright wall hanging! ...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Petite Picassos @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Early Learning
Event Details:
Do your toddlers love to get messy?  Bring them to Petite Picassos where they can use all of their senses with hands on art.  We will take care of the mess as they create their masterpieces.   Every child will recieve an art ap...
This event is in the "Early Learning" group.

Toddler Tales @ Southwest Branch

11:00am - 11:30am
Southwest Branch
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Early Learning
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.  For ages 0 - 5 years old.  ...
This event is in the "Teen" group.

STEAM on Wheels

10:00am - 12:00pm
Southwest Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Southwest Branch
Room: Southwest Community Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Join us for a morning with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. (And since we'll be working close to lunch, snacks and water will be available.)  ...