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This event is in the "Family" group

Happiness is Homemade

11:00am–12:00pm
Family
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool
Program Type: Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Happiness is Handmade

Saturday, April 11th at 11:00 AM

Families

Happiness is handmade! Come join us in creating a variety of spring themed handprint crafts!

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Art" group

Adult Coloring Night

7:00pm–8:00pm
Art
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Art
Registration Required
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

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
Youth, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Technology Class" group

Introduction to Pronunciator

7:00pm–8:00pm
Technology Class
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get to know our new language learning software: Pronunciator. Pronunciator offers the opportunity to learn more than 100 different languages online or using a mobile device.

This event is in the "Storytime" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Storytime
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM

This event is in the "Movie" group

New Movie Wednesdays

2:00pm–4:00pm
Movie
Adults
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Storytime" group

Toddler Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Storytime
Youth
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddler Storytime

Thursdays at 11:00 AM

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

Yarn Pen Creations

5:00pm–6:00pm
Art, Craft
Elementary Age, Teens
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Elementary Age, Teens
Program Type: Art, Craft
Registration Required
Event Details:

Yarn Pen Creations

Thursday, April 16th at 5:00 PM

Grades: 5th - 8th

Create art out of yarn with everyday materials!

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Other" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

This event is in the "Book Club" group

Wild Prairie Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Book Club
Adults
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
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 "Family" group

Saturday Morning Art

11:00am–12:00pm
Art, Family
Youth, Elementary Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Saturday Morning Art: Sculptures

Saturday, April 18th at 11:00 AM

Families

Create sculptures based on innovative artists.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each attendee will receive product samples of plant growing aids that educator Kathleen Obirek will demonstrate how to use in the step-by-step assembly method for growing plants in small outdoor containers.

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Book Club" group

Romantic Fiction Book Club

7:00pm–8:00pm
Book Club
Adults
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in reading Nora Goes Off Script by Annabel Monaghan.

This event is in the "Storytime" group

Baby Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Storytime
Youth, Toddlers
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Baby Storytime

Tuesdays at 10:30 AM

This event is in the "Other" group

National Library Workers Day

1:00pm–3:00pm
Other
Everyone
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 is National Library Workers Day (NLWD), a time to recognize library professionals for their expertise and leadership skills in transforming lives and communities through education and lifelong learning. Visit us on T

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

Italian Soda Paint

5:30pm–6:30pm
Art, Craft, Other
Youth, Elementary Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Elementary Age
Program Type: Art, Craft, Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Italian Soda Paint and Sip

Tuesday, April 21st at

5:30 PM

Grades: 5th - 8th

This event is in the "Other" group

TEEN VOLUNTEERS: Maintaining Youth Services

5:30pm–7:00pm
Other
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens who have filled out a volunteer application and attended the volunteer meeting can sign up to volunteer. Teens can volunteer maximum 3 hours per day and 15 hours per month.

This event is in the "Storytime" group

Family Storytime

11:00am–11:30am
Storytime
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Family Storytime

Wednesdays at 11:00 AM

This event is in the "Workshop" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Founders Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Representatives from the Cook County Sheriff’s Department will be hosting a presentation on phone and internet scams that target older adults.