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Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club - RO
At the Finders/Keepers Genealogy Club on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, participants can start or continue their genealogy research. The event is for ages 18 and up, and no location is listed.
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Thursday, Nov 12
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Sewing: Bottle Gift Bag - RO
In this sewing workshop on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, participants stitch a stylish, handy bottle gift bag suitable for gifting a red wine or bringing a bottle to a holiday gathering. The event is for ages 14 and up.
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Storytime & Station Tour with the LITH Police Department- RO
On November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, children ages 3-5 can attend a storytime followed by a guided tour of the Lake in the Hills Police Station, where they can meet officers and learn how law enforcement keeps the community safe.
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Managing Emotions During the Holidays - RO
Adults 18 and older can attend this one-hour session on November 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, where National Alliance on Mental Illness professionals share tips for managing mental health during the holidays. Drop-ins are welcome, and registration is available for a reminder.
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MakerTime: Dinosaur Egg - NR
At this drop-in MakerTime event on November 12, 2026 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, children ages 5 to 14 can work one-on-one with a grownup crafter on a Dinosaur Egg project, limited to one per person while supplies last.
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TAB: Teen Advisory Board - RO
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) meets monthly on the second Thursday, from August through May, for an hour from 4 to 5 PM. Members for ages 14-18 brainstorm ideas and give feedback on library services.
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Words, Power, and Community: Dr. Eve L. Ewing - RO
At this one-hour event on November 12, 2026, attendees can take part in a conversation with Dr. Eve L. Ewing, an author, educator, poet, and cultural organizer who writes about race, education, identity, and community. It is intended for ages 18 and up.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 12, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, participants can take part in "LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR," where they receive a box of books, movies, and goodies all themed around the event. The program is for ages 14 and up.
Friday, Nov 13
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 13, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, this LibBox event asks attendees to share their favorite TV show, with each box of books, movies, and goodies themed around the topic. It is intended for ages 14 and up.
Saturday, Nov 14
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Veterans Day Craft and Play - NR
At this Veterans Day Craft and Play event on November 14, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM, children ages 3-5 can jump through obstacles, play with toys, read books about the military, and make a craft to thank someone for serving.
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2026 Passport Services at Eastgate
On November 14, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Eastgate hosts passport services for adults aged 18 and up, though appointments must be reserved in advance by calling (847) 458-6060, option 8.
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Weekend Makers - RO
"Weekend Makers - RO" is a once-a-month, one-hour crafting club on November 14, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, where kids can get creative and make something uniquely their own. It is for ages 11 to 14 (5th to 8th graders), and the November session features Ojibwe artist James D. Autio.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 14, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, participants can join the "LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show?" program, where they receive a box of books, movies, and goodies all themed around the event. The program is for ages 14 and up.
Sunday, Nov 15
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Veterans Day Craft and Play - NR
At this Veterans Day Craft and Play event on November 15, 2026, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM, children ages 3-5 can jump through obstacles, play with toys, look at military-themed books, and make a craft to thank someone for serving.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 15, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, this library event titled "LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show?" offers participants a themed box of books, movies, and goodies, all connected to the theme. It is for ages 14 and up.
Monday, Nov 16
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Music & Movement - RO
Music & Movement - RO is a 30-minute session on November 16, 2026, from 10:15 to 10:45 AM, where participants enjoy stories, singing, and dancing. It is for children ages 0-5.
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Music & Movement - RO
Music & Movement is a 30-minute session on November 16, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM, where participants enjoy stories, singing, and dancing. It is for children ages 0 to 5.
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Music & Movement - RO
Music & Movement (RO) is a 30-minute session on November 16, 2026, from 1:00 to 1:30 PM, where participants enjoy stories, singing, and dancing. It is for children ages 0-5.
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Elementary Explorers: Jazz - RO
"Elementary Explorers: Jazz - RO" is a one-hour program on November 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, for children ages 5-11. Participants explore a topic through a story, a video, and a hands-on activity.
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Great Decisions Discussion Group - RO
At this 90-minute guided discussion on November 16, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:30 PM, adults 18 and older can talk through current global issues. The session draws on the Great Decisions program, which covers eight key U.S. foreign policy challenges each year.
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The Sybil van Antwerp Stationery Studio - RO
At this one-hour event on November 16, 2026, 6:30–7:30 PM, adults 18 and over can design personalized stationery and draft a few handwritten letters to old friends, inspired by Virginia Evans's novel The Correspondent.
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Streaming Video Basics - RO
In this 90-minute class on November 16, 2026, participants learn how to stream movies and TV shows using hoopla, Kanopy, and their library card, plus some other free streaming services that aren't library-based. The class is for ages 14 and up.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 16, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, this LibBox event asks participants to share their favorite TV show and includes a themed box of books, movies, and goodies; it is for ages 14 and up.
Tuesday, Nov 17
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Drop-In: Exfoliating Lip Scrub - NR
At this drop-in event on November 17, 2026, participants can blend natural ingredients like coffee and honey to make a gentle lip scrub that leaves lips moisturized and soft. It runs all day and is open to ages 14 and up.
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Terrific Tales for Twos & Threes - RO
Terrific Tales for Twos & Threes is a 30-minute program on November 17, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, where children enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. It is listed for ages 0-5, and younger siblings may attend.
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Drop-In Mah Jongg Meetup - NR
A weekly drop-in club where Mah Jongg players can gather to play the ancient Chinese tile game, held on November 17, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. It is for ages 18 and up.
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Preschool Storytime - RO
At this 30-minute Preschool Storytime on November 17, 2026 (10:30–11:00 AM), children ages 3 to 5 enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays. Children must be able to attend on their own.
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Meditation for Older Adults - RO
In this one-hour session, participants practice guided meditation on November 17, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM. The event is for adults aged 18 and up, with a focus on older adults.
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After School STEM Club - RR
The After School STEM Club, held November 17, 2026 from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, lets kids ages 5 to 11 hang out with peers while completing a science, technology, engineering, or math project, challenge, or experiment.
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YA Book to Movie Club
The YA Book to Movie Club, held November 17, 2026 from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, invites teens ages 14-18 to discuss the young adult novel Sunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne Collins in preparation for its movie adaptation, with snacks provided.
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Bling Your Book - Adult Craft Night! - RO
At this 2-hour adult craft night on November 17, 2026 (6:00–8:00 PM), participants decorate a book, and it is open to ages 18 and up. Registration is through the LITH Parks and Recreation Department.
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The Nail Biters: A Thriller Book Club - RO
The Nail Biters: A Thriller Book Club is an hour-long meeting on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where attendees discuss thriller books. It is intended for ages 18 and up.
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Egyptian Hieroglyphic Art Class - RO
In this one-hour evening class from 7:00 to 8:00 PM on November 17, 2026, adults aged 18 and older learn the basics of ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and create an elegant greeting card that an ancient scribe could read.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 17, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, participants can join "LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show?" to receive a box of books, movies, and goodies, all tied to the theme. The event is for ages 14 and up.
Wednesday, Nov 18
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Drop-In: 3D Printing - NR
A free monthly drop-in session, open to ages 14 and up, where attendees can pick and print one of three preloaded 3D models, each taking 30 minutes or less to print. The event is listed for November 18, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM, with no location given.
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Babies and Beans - RO
"Babies and Beans" is a one-hour library event on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM, where parents or caregivers of children under two can enjoy a hot beverage, snack, and conversation with other parents and their babies, and older siblings are not permitted. The listed age range is 0-3.
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Movie Matinee: Project Hail Mary (2026) - RO
Adults 18+ can attend a 2:00 to 4:00 PM screening of "Project Hail Mary" on November 18, 2026, with coffee and conversation starting at 1:30 PM. Drop-ins are welcome, and registration is available for a reminder.
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Little Hearts, Big Lessons Storytime - RO
Staff from Turning Point lead this 30-minute storytime on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:30 PM, for children ages 3 to 11 and their families, with caregivers encouraged to stay with their children. The November session focuses on digital safety.
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Sewing: Bottle Gift Bag - RO
In this two-hour evening sewing class on November 18, 2026, participants stitch a stylish, handy wine bag suitable for gifting a bottle or bringing one to a holiday gathering. The class is for ages 14 and up.
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Adult Neurodiverse Meetup Group: Nintendo Switch - RO
An adult neurodiverse meetup on November 18, 2026, from 6:30 to 7:30 PM, where attendees play Nintendo Switch games like Mario Kart and Super Smash Bros. in celebration of International Games Month. It is for ages 18 and up.
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Family Recipe Night - RO
At Family Recipe Night on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, participants bring family recipes to type on the computers or write out by hand to prepare for the holidays. The event is for ages 18 and up.
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LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show? - RR
On November 18, 2026, from 9:00 to 10:00 PM, participants can take part in "LibBox: What's Your Favorite TV Show?" by receiving a themed box of books, movies, and goodies centered on the theme. The event is for ages 14 and up.
Thursday, Nov 19
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Storytime at Historic Village Hall - NR
At Historic Village Hall in downtown Algonquin, children ages 0-5 can attend a storytime with songs, dancing, and activities on November 19, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:15 AM, followed by a short playtime.
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Native Landscaping for Winter Beauty - RO
In this one-hour session on November 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, attendees learn how to use native plants to make their yard attractive in winter. The event is for adults ages 18 and up.
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Teen D&D Campaign - RO
At the library on November 19, 2026, from 4:00 to 6:00 PM, teens aged 14 to 18 can join an experienced Dungeon Master to play through a 5th Edition D&D campaign.
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Cuentos en Español y en Inglés- RO
On November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:45 PM, children ages 0-5 attend with a caregiver for bilingual storytime in Spanish and English, featuring stories, songs, and rhymes.
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Middle School Volunteers - RO
Middle School Volunteers (RO) takes place on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, where participants earn volunteer hours by assisting with a variety of behind-the-scenes projects. The event is for ages 11 to 14.
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3D Printed Holiday Ornament - RO
At this 6:30–8:00 PM event on November 19, 2026, participants ages 14 and up customize a round ornament base in TinkerCad with festive shapes, text, or holiday patterns, and the finished piece is 3D printed to keep or give as a gift.