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Big & Little Storytime
Big & Little Storytime
We'll discover big and little books and add some fun play time, too! For children with an adult.
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1 event,
Safari ABCs
Safari ABCs
Animal themed stories, movement, songs, and coloring activities! For children with an adult. Stories in Spanish every other week.
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Make Your Own Soap
Make Your Own Soap
Dancing Crane Soaps and Sundries will be teaching how to make your own soap! Supplies will be provided.
3 events,
Take and Make Fridays
Stop in on Friday for new crafts every week. Available at the youth services desk while supplies last. Limit one per child.
2 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.
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5 events,
Take & Make: Embroidery Hoop Wall Organizer
*ONE PER PERSON PLEASE* You don't need a ton of money or time to make a cute wall organizer. First Monday of each month, pick...
Big & Little Storytime
Big & Little Storytime
We'll discover big and little books and add some fun play time, too! For children with an adult.
Science Explorers
Science Explorers
June 12 & 26; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21 All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children...
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees for the North Riverside Public Library District is scheduled at 6pm on the 3rd Monday of each...
2 events,
My First Storytime
My First Storytime
Finger play, stories, and songs with your little one. For children ages 4- 24 months with an adult.
Kids Kitchen
Kids Kitchen
Channel your inner chef and learn how to make delicious treats at the library! These guided cooking classes will help introduce kids to tools and...
2 events,
Safari ABCs
Safari ABCs
Animal themed stories, movement, songs, and coloring activities! For children with an adult. Stories in Spanish every other week.
DIY Shiny Cards or Bookmarks
DIY Shiny Cards or Bookmarks
Grades 6 - 12 As seen on TikTok! Funding provided by Project Next Generation.
2 events,
Art Adventures
Art Adventures
Sign up and stop in anytime between 2:00- 4:00 pm to make a special summer project. For children ages 2 and up with an adult.
Finding Your Comic Voice
Finding Your Comic Voice
Whether you're interested in being a comic or comic-curious, learn some of the fundamentals of comedy writing and stand up. Hosted by comedian Bill Gorgo.
3 events,
Take and Make Fridays
Stop in on Friday for new crafts every week. Available at the youth services desk while supplies last. Limit one per child.
1 event,
Crafternoon: Chalkboard Accessories
Crafternoon: Chalkboard Accessories
Use anything and everything on hand to make accessories for your own personal chalkboard. Thrifted frames-turned-chalkboards will be given out! Part of our monthly Crafternoon...
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3 events,
Big & Little Storytime
Big & Little Storytime
We'll discover big and little books and add some fun play time, too! For children with an adult.
Read to the Dogs
Read to the Dogs
June 15 & August 14 Practice reading to a therapy dog from PAWSitive Therapy Troupe! Sign up for a session today. For children of all...
Stretching and Meditation
Stretching and Meditation
Let our instructor take you through meditative breathing and stretching. Second Monday of every month at 6pm. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
1 event,
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.
4 events,
Take and Make (Teen/Tween)
Take and Make (Teen/Tween)
Grades 6 - 12 "Find Your Voice" with a new hobby by picking up these free kits on select Wednesdays! August 16: Locker Stuff
Safari ABCs
Safari ABCs
Animal themed stories, movement, songs, and coloring activities! For children with an adult. Stories in Spanish every other week.
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Preschool Yoga & Storytime
Themed program with stories, yoga, and songs for children ages 2-5 with an adult.
1 event,
Reptile Roadshow
Reptile Roadshow
June 20; July 20; August 17 Stop by each month to visit with a real snake! Hosted by Ali's Reptile Den, you will learn fun...
3 events,
Take and Make Fridays
Stop in on Friday for new crafts every week. Available at the youth services desk while supplies last. Limit one per child.
1 event,
0 events,
4 events,
Sewing Kit of the Month: Business Card Wallet
*ONE PER PERSON PLEASE* Every third Monday of the month, pick up a bag of precut fabric and project supplies to sew your own beginner...
Big & Little Storytime
Big & Little Storytime
We'll discover big and little books and add some fun play time, too! For children with an adult.
Science Explorers
Science Explorers
June 12 & 26; July 10 & 24; August 7 & 21 All that pops, fizzes, and splats! Dress for a mess! All ages; children...
Board Meeting
Board Meeting
Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees for the North Riverside Public Library District is scheduled at 6pm on the 3rd Monday of each...
2 events,
My First Storytime
My First Storytime
Finger play, stories, and songs with your little one. For children ages 4- 24 months with an adult.
Koko’s Film Club: Blue Bayou
Koko’s Film Club: Blue Bayou
A shift in tone from our usual films, this centers on a father and husband threatened with deportation in swampy Louisiana. Our movie showings are...
2 events,
Take and Make (Teen/Tween)
Take and Make (Teen/Tween)
Grades 6 - 12 "Find Your Voice" with a new hobby by picking up these free kits on select Wednesdays! August 23: DIY Candy House
Safari ABCs
Safari ABCs
Animal themed stories, movement, songs, and coloring activities! For children with an adult. Stories in Spanish every other week.
2 events,
Graphic Novel Book Club
Graphic Novel Book Club
June 29; July 27; August 24 Join our book club by registering IN ADVANCE to get your own copy of the book. We will meet...
It’s Sew Easy: DIY Lunch Bag
It’s Sew Easy: DIY Lunch Bag
Come learn the basics of sewing by making your own lunch bag. If you can, please bring your own sewing machine. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
3 events,
Take and Make Fridays
Stop in on Friday for new crafts every week. Available at the youth services desk while supplies last. Limit one per child.
Club de Lectura: Romper el Círculo
Club de Lectura: Romper el Círculo
Lee el libro mencionado cada mes para unirse en nuestro club de lectura en español. Viernes específicos en cada mes a las 2 de la...
Pokémon Super Fans
Pokémon Super Fans
June 16; July 14; August 25 Calling all Pokémon trainers! Trade and show off your best cards every month at our Pokémon fan meet-up. Activities...
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2 events,
Spice Club: Fajita Seasoning
*ONE PER PERSON PLEASE* On the fourth Monday of every month, pick up a spice kit to prepare at home!
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
All skill levels welcome! Bringing a small towel is recommended. Always the fourth Mondays of the month at 6pm. Funding provided by AgeOptions.
1 event,
Take and Make Friday
Stop in on Friday for new crafts every week. Available at the youth services desk while supplies last. Limit one per child.
0 events,
1 event,
Crafterdark: Pressed Flower Lanterns
Crafterdark: Pressed Flower Lanterns
Fall is soon approaching. Let's get into the autumnal spirit with some lanterns and dark colors! Part of our monthly Crafterdarks program on select Thursdays...