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Winter Bingo: Winter Reading Challenge

12/02/2024 @ 9:00am to 01/08/2025 @ 9:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

Come to the Youth Services to sign up and pick up a Winter Bingo Board. Complete a line each week an receive a prize. Complete the whole board and receive a book of your choice. Fi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 202
Event Details:

Come to the Youth Services to sign up and pick up a Winter Bingo Board. Complete a line each week an receive a prize. Complete the whole board and receive a book of your choice.

Illinois Libraries Present: Experience Little Women: the Musical at Home

12/20/2024 @ 2:00pm to 12/22/2024 @ 11:45pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Performance
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Registration is required. Please note that this program will be meeting virtually.Louisa May Alcott’s classic story of four sisters growing up in 19th-century Massachusetts ma...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Performance
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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, December 26, 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.

Messy Art: New Year's Eve

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Youth, Preschool
Event Details:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Preschool
Program Type: Art, Craft
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

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

New Year's Eve Eve Celebration

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Performance, Other
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

A Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Eve celebration with a balloon drop, music, face painting and games.

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

A Family Friendly New Year’s Eve Eve celebration with a balloon drop, music, face painting and games.

Adult Coloring Pages

Monday, December 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

Snowman Charm Bracelet

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Youth, Elementary Age
Event Details:

This beaded snowman charm bracelet craft kit makes a fun project for frosty winter days

Open
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: 3
Event Details:

This beaded snowman charm bracelet craft kit makes a fun project for frosty winter days

Pinecone Snowy Owl

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Snowy owls are majestic birds that are right at home in cold December weather, thanks to their extra layers of fluffy feathers. Make a cute owl for yourself using a pine cone for h...

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

Snowy owls are majestic birds that are right at home in cold December weather, thanks to their extra layers of fluffy feathers.

DIY Yarn Polar Bear

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Preschool, Elementary Age
Event Details:

Create a paper polar bear and bundle them up in yarn!

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

Create a paper polar bear and bundle them up in yarn!

Holiday Wreath

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Take & Make Crafts
Age Group:
Elementary Age
Event Details:

Create a holiday wreath using materials all provided for you!

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

Create a holiday wreath using materials all provided for you!

Teen Retreat

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come eat snacks while making bath bombs and sugar scrubs!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Art, Craft, Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come eat snacks while making bath bombs and sugar scrubs!

Minecraft Lab

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.A.M., Other
Event Details:

Bring Minecraft out of the screen and in real life. You will make a Minecraft character, and a mini bow and arrow using a Popsicle stick, string, and cotton swabs.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Bring Minecraft out of the screen and in real life. You will make a Minecraft character, and a mini bow and arrow using a Popsicle stick, string, and cotton swabs.

LEGO Zone

Saturday, January 4, 2025 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, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Event Details:

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

Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Room: Amy Jarrett Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Toddlers, Preschool, Elementary Age, Teens
Program Type: S.T.E.A.M., Other
Event Details:

Join us for fun and imaginative LEGO-building! We will provide the LEGOS and you can bring your creative design ideas! All materials must stay at the library, but parents may bring cameras to capture the creations. Drop In.

Sábado de Películas: Macario

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Movie
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required.Please note that this program will be meeting in person.¡Ven a ver una nueva película con nosotros, Macario! 

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

No registration required.

Please note that this program will be meeting in person.

Creative Writing Club

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Founders Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Workshop
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: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Baby Storytime

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Toddlers
Event Details:

Join 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, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Wits Workout: Slumber Party

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 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.               Pl...

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.

Check for Unclaimed Property with the Illinois Treasurer’s Office

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

No registration required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                          &n...

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

No registration required. Please note that this program will be meeting in person.                        &nbsp

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Preschool
Event Details:

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

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

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

New Movie Wednesdays

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 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 sh...

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

No registration required. 

Winter Lanterns

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Art, Craft
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Create a cozy, winter-inspired lantern to brighten up those long, chilly nights! This DIY lantern craft uses a glass jar and LED candles to make a safe and beautiful light source w...

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:

Create a cozy, winter-inspired lantern to brighten up those long, chilly nights! This DIY lantern craft uses a glass jar and LED candles to make a safe and beautiful light source with a unique frosty glow. Registration Required.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Amy Jarrett Meeting Room at Prairie Trails Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers
Event Details:

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: 15
Event Details:

This interactive storytime will feature short stories, puppets, action rhymes and songs!

Drop-In Stitch Club

Thursday, January 9, 2025 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. 

Illinois Libraries Present: Chicago Pizza- Past, Present, & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 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.                          &n...

Required
Library Branch: Prairie Trails Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

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