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Earth Day Scavenger Hunt!

All Day 4/12 - 4/30
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.           &nb

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Friday and Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Monday - Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.                Grade: K - 6th  Limit: 28 Find t...

Houseplant Swap

04/22/2024 @ 9:00am to 04/27/2024 @ 5:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Supplies available for pick up starting April 8th through the19th at the Circulation Desk.               

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Supplies available for pick up starting April 8th through the19th at the Circulation Desk.                          &nbs...

Tiny Tots Storytime

Monday, April 29, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages: 6 months – 23 months (1 parent per child)                                     

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Ages: 6 months – 23 months (1 parent per child)                                      Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and ...

Protecting Personal Information

Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                &n

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 42
Event Details:
Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                            ...

Adult Coloring Pages

Tuesday, April 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
Registration 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 ...

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 P

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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 Prairie Trails Library card to the Youth Services Desk .. An adult may ...

Star Wars Scavenger Hunt

05/01/2024 @ 9:00am to 05/31/2024 @ 4:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Grades K - 12th Swing by the Youth Services desk, snag the scavenger sheet, and embark on a thrilling Star Wars character hunt throughout the youth department. Uncover hidden c

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:
Grades K - 12th Swing by the Youth Services desk, snag the scavenger sheet, and embark on a thrilling Star Wars character hunt throughout the youth department. Uncover hidden characters with letters to piece together a secret phrase! Crack the co...

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills. We encourage children to attend this s

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills. We encourage children to attend this storytime alone so they can develop the independence necessary for Kind...

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be sho

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.   ...

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 2, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs! All of these activities will help toddlers develop language and listening skills as well as

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs! All of these activities will help toddlers develop language and listening skills as well as social interaction. ...

“There is always time for Hot Tea and Cake”

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

(Mrs. Berto at Confidence with Etiquette) We talk about the value of having tea with others and practicing social and table etiquette. The presenter will demonstrate how to make

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
(Mrs. Berto at Confidence with Etiquette) We talk about the value of having tea with others and practicing social and table etiquette. The presenter will demonstrate how to make tea and talk about the difference between tisanes and black tea. She ...

Lasers & Robots, a Tribute to Star Wars!

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 1:45pm - 2:45pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Please Register child only for the program (limit one parent per child)                  &

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Program Type: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:
Please Register child only for the program (limit one parent per child)                             A long...

Resource Spotlight: Learning Express

Saturday, May 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
LearningExpress Library features nearly 1,000 online tutorials, practice tests, and eBooks to help patrons of all ages. It offers job search and workplace skills improvement, skill building in reading, writing, math, and basic science, career certifi...

Spring Photograms

Sunday, May 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration 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.                      ...

Tiny Tots Storytime

Monday, May 6, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Ages: 6 months – 23 months (1 parent per child)                                     

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:
Ages: 6 months – 23 months (1 parent per child)                                      Join us for an interactive lap time with songs, dancing, toys, and ...

Wits Workout: Game Day!

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 2:00am - 3:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants Patrons may register up to two (2) guests. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. 

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration 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. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.  Give your brain the workout it needs with Wits Workout, an interac...

Illinois Libraries Present: The Many Lives of Kal Penn

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually. We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd  season. Penn is an actor, write

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:
Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually. We are thrilled to welcome Kal Penn to close out our 3rd  season. Penn is an actor, writer, producer, and former Associate Director of the White House Office o...

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills. We encourage children to attend this s

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
In this preschool storytime, children will have fun with engaging books, songs, and activities as they build their early literacy skills. We encourage children to attend this storytime alone so they can develop the independence necessary for Kind...

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be sho

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:
No registration required. Come in and watch a newly released DVD movie on our projector system. Call the Adult Reference Desk a day or two ahead to find out what we will be showing.   ...

Creative Writing Club

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Event Details:

We will continue where we left off and each month we’ll learn about the creative writing process and put it into practice! Come create your own writing portfolio in a judgement fre

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:
We will continue where we left off and each month we’ll learn about the creative writing process and put it into practice! Come create your own writing portfolio in a judgement free zone, meet other writers and most importantly find and strengthen yo...

DIY Photo Frame Craft

Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register two (2) guests. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Crea

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:
Registration is required. This program is limited to 20 PTPLD participants. Patrons may register two (2) guests. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Create a personalized photo frame to celebrate Mom this year! This fun and...

Toddler Time

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs! All of these activities will help toddlers develop language and listening skills as well as

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs! All of these activities will help toddlers develop language and listening skills as well as social interaction. ...

Salvador Dali’s Melted Clocks!

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:15pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Salvador Dali was a Spanish artist who loved painting weird things he saw in his dreams! In honor of his birthday (May 11th), we’re letting you make one of his favorite things to p

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:
Salvador Dali was a Spanish artist who loved painting weird things he saw in his dreams! In honor of his birthday (May 11th), we’re letting you make one of his favorite things to paint – a clock that looks melted like cheese! You’ll be crumpling up a...

Drop-In Stitch Club

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No Registration is required, but space is limited.  Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Craft
Event Details:
No Registration is required, but space is limited.  Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Bring your project-in-progress and trade advice with other knitters, crocheters, embroiderers, and other stitchers during our dro...