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This event is in the "Health & Wellness" group.

Stickney Public Health District Nurses Offer FREE Blood Pressure Checks at the Prairie Trails Library

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Nurses from the Stickney Township Department of Public Health will be available to offer free blood pressure screenings. Community members can stop by any time between 9:30 a.m. an...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Nurses from the Stickney Township Department of Public Health will be available to offer free blood pressure screenings. Community members can stop by any time between 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to have their blood pressure checked.

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

All storytimes are a series when you register for one you register for all dates. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay in the program room with their child during storytime. ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

All storytimes are a series when you register for one you register for all dates. Parents and caregivers are asked to stay in the program room with their child during storytime.

This event is in the "Book Club" group.

Wild Prairie Book Club

Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Please join us for a monthly book discussion.  Copies of each month's book will be made available at the circulation after the previous month's meeting.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Please join us for a monthly book discussion.  Copies of each month's book will be made available at the circulation after the previous month's meeting.

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "S.T.E.A.M." group.

Dino Excavation

Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Family, S.T.E.A.M.
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Help us dig up dinosaurs, create fossil imprints and record our findings like real archaeologists!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Family, S.T.E.A.M.
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Help us dig up dinosaurs, create fossil imprints and record our findings like real archaeologists!

This event is in the "Technology Class" group.

Introduction to Google Drive

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

This class will cover the TOTALLY FREE resources you can access with Google. We will discuss what Google Drive is, how it works, and how to use Docs, Sheets, and Slides. Please be ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

This class will cover the TOTALLY FREE resources you can access with Google. We will discuss what Google Drive is, how it works, and how to use Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.

DIY Shoe Charm

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Grab your Converse, Docs, or shoe of choice to decorate at the library!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Grab your Converse, Docs, or shoe of choice to decorate at the library!

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.

Messy Art: Dinosaurs

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Family
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Come learn a little about art, and create a keepsake masterpiece. Please come dressed in clothes where you don’t mind them getting messy.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come learn a little about art, and create a keepsake masterpiece. Please come dressed in clothes where you don’t mind them getting messy.

This event is in the "Take & Make Crafts" group.

Dinosaur Hatchling

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

  This Dino-vember, learn about how dinos hatched from eggs and create one for yourself! Using a paper plate for the eggshell, you'll cut it in half and make it so it can o...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Take & Make Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.
This event is in the "Take & Make Crafts" group.

Paper Plate Pumpkin Pie Craft

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:15pm - 1:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

What is the fall season without the pumpkin pie?! Sign up today and take home the supplies you need to create your own pumpkin pie for your fall decoration creations!

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Take & Make Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

What is the fall season without the pumpkin pie?! Sign up today and take home the supplies you need to create your own pumpkin pie for your fall decoration creations!

This event is in the "Take & Make Crafts" group.
This event is in the "Other" group.

Dino Reads

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 1:30pm - 1:45pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts, Other
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

You will receive two dinosaur books checked out to your library card (one fiction and one nonfiction). As well as a craft and some other items to make your Dino-vember one to remem...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Take & Make Crafts, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

You will receive two dinosaur books checked out to your library card (one fiction and one nonfiction).

This event is in the "Art" group.

Adult Coloring Pages

Saturday, November 30, 2024 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Event Details:

Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type: Art
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Take home adult coloring packets are still available every month. Please visit the Adult Services department if you would like one

This event is in the "Other" group.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten

All Day
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Prairie Trails Public Library invites you to join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program.Open to Prairie Trails Public Library cardholders. To register bring your Prair...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Prairie Trails Public Library invites you to join the 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading program.

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Baby Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 0 – 23 months December 3rd, 10th, and 17thJoin us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Baby Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 0 – 23 months December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3 – 5 years December 4th, 11th, and 18th In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3 – 5 years December 4th, 11th, and 18th In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.

Gnome Snowman

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Snowman Gnome Craft using some surprising materials!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Snowman Gnome Craft using some surprising materials!

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 2 - 4 years December 5th, 12th, and 19th This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 2 - 4 years December 5th, 12th, and 19th This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

This event is in the "Performance" group.

St. Albert's Violin Performance

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

St. Albert the Great student’s performance led by Violin Instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens, Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

St. Albert the Great student’s performance led by Violin Instructor, Mrs. Elizabeth Rodriguez.

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.

Gingerbread House Craft

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Decorate a gingerbread house without all of the sticky mess! Turn it into an ornament or keep it as table décor!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Decorate a gingerbread house without all of the sticky mess! Turn it into an ornament or keep it as table décor!

This event is in the "Performance" group.

St. Albert's Choir

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Christmas Carols sung by St. Albert the Great students.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Performance
Event Details:

Christmas Carols sung by St. Albert the Great students.

This event is in the "Art" group.

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful e...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Coloring is a relaxing activity that adults can enjoy, too. Come join us for an evening of coloring and conversation. We provide the coloring pages, colored pencils, and peaceful environment. You sit back, relax, and color!

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Baby Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 0 – 23 months December 3rd, 10th, and 17thJoin us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Baby Storytime Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 0 – 23 months December 3rd, 10th, and 17th

Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and books!

This event is in the "Art" group.
This event is in the "Craft" group.
This event is in the "Movie" group.
This event is in the "Other" group.

Tween Winter PJ Party

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Movie, Other
Age Group:
Elementary Age
Event Details:

Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa while decorating cookies, watching a classic winter movie, and making felt ornaments!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Movie, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Cozy up with a cup of hot cocoa while decorating cookies, watching a classic winter movie, and making felt ornaments!

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3 – 5 years December 4th, 11th, and 18th In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11:00 a.m. Ages: 3 – 5 years December 4th, 11th, and 18th In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills.

This event is in the "Storytime" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 2 - 4 years December 5th, 12th, and 19th This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. Ages: 2 - 4 years December 5th, 12th, and 19th This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!