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Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
:

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 2-4 years
April 10th, 17th and 24th
Length: 30 minutes

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 2-4 years
April 10th, 17th and 24th
Length: 30 minutes

Wild Prairie Book Club

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

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.

Messy Art: Rain and Rainbows

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Family
Age Group:
Youth
:

April brings rain and rainbows, come complete several art projects for you to create. Please come dressed in clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.

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

April brings rain and rainbows, come complete several art projects for you to create. Please come dressed in clothes that you don’t mind getting messy.

Houseplant Swap

04/21/2025 @ 9:00am to 04/26/2025 @ 4:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
:

Supplies available for pick up starting April 7th through the 20th at the Circulation Desk.                    &nbsp

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Supplies available for pick up starting April 7th through the 20th at the Circulation Desk.                    &nbsp

Flower Painting

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
:

Welcome spring by using flowers to paint! By coloring a flower's petals differently, you will be able to use it as a paintbrush with multiple colors at once, to create whatever art you want!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Welcome spring by using flowers to paint! By coloring a flower's petals differently, you will be able to use it as a paintbrush with multiple colors at once, to create whatever art you want!

Romantic Fiction Book Club

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
:

No registration required.

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

No registration required.

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
:

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 0 – 23 months
April 8th, 15th, and 22nd  
Length: 30 minutes

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m.
Ages: 0 – 23 months
April 8th, 15th, and 22nd  
Length: 30 minutes

Tatreez Embroidery Workshop

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 15 PTPLD participants.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 15 PTPLD participants.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
:

Wednesdays at 11a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years
April 9th, 16th, 23rd
Length: 30 minutes

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Wednesdays at 11a.m.
Ages: 3 – 5 years
April 9th, 16th, 23rd
Length: 30 minutes

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
:

No registration required. 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

No registration required. 

Light and Bright Spring Dinners with Classroom Kitchen

Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.                                  &

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 92
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.                                  &

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

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
:

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 2-4 years
April 10th, 17th and 24th
Length: 30 minutes

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
Ages: 2-4 years
April 10th, 17th and 24th
Length: 30 minutes

Introduction to Microsoft Excel

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
:

This class will provide a basic overview of Excel. Topics include the following:                functions of the program, toolbars, cells, sheets, workbooks, and more.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

This class will provide a basic overview of Excel. Topics include the following:                functions of the program, toolbars, cells, sheets, workbooks, and more.

Cherry Blossom Painting

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Family
Age Group:
Youth
:

Celebrate the return of spring with cherry blossom paintings!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Art, Craft, Family
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Celebrate the return of spring with cherry blossom paintings!

Reading Digitally: How to Access eBooks Using Library Resources

Saturday, April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
:

Discover how to read electronic books and magazines using a web browser or by downloading them to your mobile device!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Discover how to read electronic books and magazines using a web browser or by downloading them to your mobile device!

Yarn Flower Hairclip Craft

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants.

Spring Shower Alphabet Sort

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
:

Learn letter recognition and practice fine motor skills with this fun rainy day take home activity!

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:

Learn letter recognition and practice fine motor skills with this fun rainy day take home activity!

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
:

No registration required. 

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

No registration required. 

Mini Easter Baskets

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
:

Happy Easter from Prairie Trails Youth Services Department!

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

Happy Easter from Prairie Trails Youth Services Department!

Easter Bunny Headband

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool
:

Show the bunny you love him by designing your own headband in the shape of his face using paper, googly eyes, and a cute button nose!

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

Show the bunny you love him by designing your own headband in the shape of his face using paper, googly eyes, and a cute button nose!

A Very Short n’ Sweet Trivia: Sabrina Carpenter Edition

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
:

This program is limited to 40 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to five (5) guests. Please note that this program will be meeting in-person.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Event Details:

This program is limited to 40 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to five (5) guests. Please note that this program will be meeting in-person.

Adult Coloring Pages

Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 8:00pm - 9:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
:

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

Self Esteem Bingo

Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to two (2) guests.

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register up to two (2) guests.