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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

Color Me Wind Chimes

All Day
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and bring vibrant melodies to your backyard with our Color Me Wind Chimes craft! This is perfect for kids who love to get hands - on with their outdoor spac...

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

Unleash your creativity and bring vibrant melodies to your backyard with our Color Me Wind Chimes craft! This is perfect for kids who love to get hands - on with their outdoor spaces!

Lego Zone

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

Join us for fun and imaginative LEGO-building! We will provide the LEGO’s and you can bring your creative design ideas! All materials must stay at the library, but parents may brin...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Family, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for fun and imaginative LEGO-building! We will provide the LEGO’s and you can bring your creative design ideas!

DIY Mother’s Day Card: Pom Pom Flowers

All Day
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Make the cutest Mother’s Day card with simple craft supplies, such as construction paper, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners. Make beautiful pom pom flowers on this card and write a speci...

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

Make the cutest Mother’s Day card with simple craft supplies, such as construction paper, pom-poms, and pipe cleaners.

Adult Coloring Night

Monday, May 13, 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...

Open
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!

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 15, 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.

Flower Wreath

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Event Details:

Create your own floral masterpiece by mixing and matching vibrant hues on our fabric blossoms, then piece them together on the wreath base. Sprinkle some sparkle with glitter for t...

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

Create your own floral masterpiece by mixing and matching vibrant hues on our fabric blossoms, then piece them together on the wreath base. Sprinkle some sparkle with glitter for that extra pizzazz.

Flowers and Garden Storytime/ Painting Activity

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:15am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Event Details:

Come to this engaging and interactive storytime to listen to some gardening and flower themed stories, and have a Blooming good time!  We will end with a colorful painting act...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Come to this engaging and interactive storytime to listen to some gardening and flower themed stories, and have a Blooming good time!  We will end with a colorful painting activity!

Craft Corner: Baby Yoda!

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Join us at the Craft Corner for a fun session of making Star Wars crafts! All the supplies you need will be provided to craft Baby Yoda, Mini Lightsabers, and the Mandalorian. Let ...

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

Join us at the Craft Corner for a fun session of making Star Wars crafts! All the supplies you need will be provided to craft Baby Yoda, Mini Lightsabers, and the Mandalorian.

Wild Prairie Book Club

Thursday, May 16, 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.

Community Shred Event

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults, Everyone
Event Details:

No registration required. The library will be hosting a community shred event! Shark Shredding and Document Management Services will have a mobile shredding unit onsite to shred...

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

No registration required.

Storytime and Violin Music by St. Albert Students

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Performance, Storytime, Other
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

The talented students of St. Albert School will be playing violin music after a brief storytime. We will read a book or two and sing a song followed by the Violin music! A...

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Performance, Storytime, Other
Event Details:

The talented students of St. Albert School will be playing violin music after a brief storytime.

Snapology Super Hero Comic Strip Build (using LEGO Bricks)

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Other
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

This Superheroes class once again pits good against evil in the battle to restore truth and justice. In this class, students find out more about the superheroes and supervillains f...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

This Superheroes class once again pits good against evil in the battle to restore truth and justice.

Comic Book Workshop

Saturday, May 18, 2024 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop, Other
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

At the Do Art Comic Book workshop, we will be diving into the exciting worlds of comics and creativity!  In an interactive and high energy class, we will c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Workshop, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

At the Do Art Comic Book workshop, we will be diving into the exciting worlds of comics and creativity!  In an interactive and high energy class, we will cover the topics of eyes,

Blue Bird Craft with Cupcake Liner Nests

All Day
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Spring has begun and kids can learn about birds and their habitats while building a simple bird’s nest using mixed materials including cupcake liner, floral moss, and a pom pom egg...

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

Spring has begun and kids can learn about birds and their habitats while building a simple bird’s nest using mixed materials including cupcake liner, floral moss, and a pom pom egg!

Snapology: Kinderbots (Helicopter)

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Other
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

In today’s KinderBots class, students will learn about gears and how different gear sizes impact the speed at which they rotate. By building and programming a LEGO® helicopter...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

In today’s KinderBots class, students will learn about gears and how different gear sizes impact the speed at which they rotate. By building and programming a LEGO® helicopter, students will see gears

Garden Art

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person. Come for a chance to WIN this metal-crafted bicycle planter garden  decoration. Watch as ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art, Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Registration is required.

Wood Hinged Box

All Day
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Event Details:

Perfect for hiding your secret stash of snacks or some cute accessories! These crafty unfinished wood hinged boxes are like a blank canvas waiting for your artistic touch. Grab you...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Take & Make Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Perfect for hiding your secret stash of snacks or some cute accessories! These crafty unfinished wood hinged boxes are like a blank canvas waiting for your artistic touch.

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, May 22, 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.

Picnic Perfection with Classroom Kitchen

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually. Learn how to prepare a picnic-worthy meal with a focus on seasonal ingredients. Explore recipe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 95
Event Details:

Registration is required.

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

Thursday, May 23, 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.

Artist’s Alley: Painting With Hebru Brantley

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 3:45pm - 4:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Come join us for an art-centered event all about local artist Hebru Brantley! Kids will be introduced to Brantley’s iconic street art and create self-portrait paintings inspired by...

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

Come join us for an art-centered event all about local artist Hebru Brantley! Kids will be introduced to Brantley’s iconic street art and create self-portrait paintings inspired by his unique style.

Resolving the Divide: Creating Solutions for Family Conflicts

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Family, Workshop
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting in                  per...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Family, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 44
Event Details:

Registration is required.

DIY Worry Dolls

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Teens
Event Details:

In this calming craft program, create your own worry dolls while you learn about the history of these tiny Guatemalan dolls traditionally used to ease anxieties. You’ll craft your ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teens
Program Type: Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

In this calming craft program, create your own worry dolls while you learn about the history of these tiny Guatemalan dolls traditionally used to ease anxieties.