Carpentersville, Illinois
Upcoming events from Fox River Valley Public Library in Carpentersville, East Dundee, and West Dundee.
34 upcoming events
At Randall Oaks Library on November 12, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children and accompanying adults can enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles while learning early literacy tips. The program is open to ages 0-17 but is best suited for ages 2-6, and drop-offs are not permitted.
At the Dundee Library's Corner 68 location on November 12, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM, adults aged 18 and up can join a Horror Book Club to discuss T. Kingfisher's *Wolf Worm*. Discussion copies can be picked up near the Information Desk, and more information is available at (847) 428-3661.
"Canva: Design Planner Pages" is a two-hour session on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at Corner 68 Dundee Library, where participants learn Canva's design basics to create customized planner pages for the 2027 year. It is for ages 18 and up, and registration is required.
A Horror Book Club meets on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM at an off-site location for ages 18 and up, to discuss T. Kingfisher's *Wolf Worm*. Discussion copies can be picked up near the Information Desk at the Dundee Library, and questions can be directed to (847) 428-3661.
At the Craft Room of Dundee Library on November 13, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children create their own paper plate dinosaur art project, with attendees encouraged to dress for a mess. The event is for children ages 1-3 and requires registration.
The 150th Anniversary Community Celebration is a free-to-attend, all-ages event on November 13, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:30 PM in the Meeting Room at Dundee Library, where attendees can meet local partners, play games, explore library resources, and enjoy birthday cake. Photos may be taken for library promotion, and attendees who prefer not to be photographed should notify staff.
At the Corner 68 Dundee Library on November 14, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, teens aged 13 to 18 can use fabric and thread to mend holes or cover stains on favorite clothing, including adding visible mending decoration to unflawed garments.
On November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:30 PM in the Meeting Room at Dundee Library, local historian Philip A. Aleo gives an illustrated presentation on the Native American peoples of the Fox River Valley, from Paleo-Indian arrivals through the Ho-Chunk, Meskwaki, Sauk, and Potawatomi tribes. The program is for adults ages 18 and up.
At Randall Oaks Library on November 16, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, Ms. Lisa leads a storytime with books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles, plus early literacy tips. The event is open to all ages from 0 to 17, though it is best suited for children ages 2 to 6.
At Randall Oaks Library on November 16, 2026, from 10:45 to 11:15 AM, children bring or use a doll or stuffed animal for a playful storytime with songs, rhymes, and stories. The program is for ages 2 to 4.
This 90-minute presentation at Corner 68 Dundee Library on November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM, is for adults 18 and older. It explores family estrangement, including who is affected and how, and discusses pathways toward healing and healthier relationships while reducing stigma.
"Introducción a Computadoras – El Internet – Parte Dos (R)" is a two-hour session held November 16, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Craft Room at Dundee Library. It is for adults ages 18 and older.
At the Dundee Library's Meeting Room on November 17, 2026, a 30-minute "Autumn Play" session (10:00–10:30 AM) offers toddlers seasonal hands-on activities with different textures, materials, and music, for children ages 1–3 accompanied by a caregiver.
At the Dundee Library's Craft Room on November 17, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, homeschool families can join a monthly hands-on program where participants make oil pastel tape art, with parents and caregivers welcome to attend. The program is for ages 0-17.
At the Craft Room in Dundee Library on November 17, 2026, from 6:30 to 8:30 PM, participants learn Microsoft Excel techniques for VLOOKUP and INDEX MATCH in this fifth part of the series. The session is for adults aged 18 and over.
At the Dundee Library meeting room on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, the Library Board of Trustees holds its monthly meeting, which is open to the public for anyone 18 and older. The volunteer board, elected by taxpayers, usually meets on the third Tuesday of each month.
At the Meeting Room in Dundee Library on November 18, 2026, from 9:30 to 10:00 AM, caregivers and babies take part in a lap-sit storytime with singing, rhymes, and parent interaction to build early literacy skills, followed by a short baby playtime. It is for children ages 0-24 months with a caregiver, though siblings are welcome.
Dundee Family Storytime is a 30-minute program at the Dundee Library Meeting Room on November 18, 2026, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM, where families take part in stories, songs, and rhymes. It is open to ages 0-17 and requires children to be accompanied and engaged by an adult, with no drop-offs permitted.
The Page Turners Book Club at the Corner 68 Dundee Library meets from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 18, 2026, for readers 18 and older to discuss a monthly pick of contemporary, literary, historical fiction, or narrative nonfiction. This month's book is *The Art Thief* by Michael Finkel, and copies are available at the Information Desk.
On November 18, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in the Craft Room at Dundee Library, kids and teens ages 0-17 can join the American Girl Doll Club, a monthly birthday-party event for a featured doll (this month's is Addy), with snacks and activities; registration is required and the event is best for ages 8 and up.
"Mad Scientist" is a one-hour evening library program on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in the Meeting Room at Dundee Library, where children ages 0-17 (grades K-6) and their required accompanying adults conduct fun science experiments; registration is required and drop-offs are not permitted.
The Page Turners Book Club meets off site on November 18, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, where adult readers aged 18 and older discuss a monthly title of contemporary, literary, historical fiction, or occasional narrative nonfiction, with this month's book being The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.
At Randall Oaks Library on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children and accompanying adults can enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles while learning early literacy tips. The program is open to ages 0–17 but is best suited for ages 2–6, and drop-offs are not permitted.
At the Craft Room in Dundee Library on November 19, 2026, children and accompanying adults join a 30-minute active musical program of stretching, dancing, and rocking to the rhythm, designed for ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Drop-offs are not permitted, and photos may be taken for library promotion.
At Dundee Library's Meeting Room on November 19, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM, families can enjoy an all-ages storytime, refreshments, and a book walk with chances to win free books and gift cards, with no registration needed. The event is for ages 0-17 and is part of Illinois Family Reading Night, an annual statewide event encouraging families to read together.
A one-hour watch party at the Dundee Library (Corner 68) on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM, where political science professor Dr. David Faris analyzes the midterm election results and leads a discussion about the coming term, with refreshments provided. It is for adults 18 and older, and registration is required.
At the Turkey Party on November 23, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:45 AM at Randall Oaks Library, participants take part in a gobbling craft, silly turkey games, and a thankful story to kick off Thanksgiving week. The event is listed for ages 0-17, though the description specifies ages 2-8.
At Corner 68 Dundee Library on November 23, 2026, from 1:30 to 3:30 PM, teens ages 13-18 can drop in to make crafts such as buttons, shrink charms, polymer clay, Perler beads, jewelry, and keychains, with snacks provided.
At the Thank-O-Rama! event on November 23, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in the Dundee Library meeting room, participants can create a mosaic thankful turkey with their family and enjoy seasonal activities and treats. The event is for ages 0-17, and registration is required.
Dino-mania! is a one-hour library event on November 24, 2026, from 10:00 to 11:00 AM in the Meeting Room at Dundee Library, where children and accompanying adults take part in prehistoric crafts and dinosaur-themed games and activities. It is for ages 0-17, requires registration, and does not permit drop-offs.
At Tween Craft Time on November 24, 2026, from 2:00 to 2:45 PM in the Craft Room at Dundee Library, participants enjoy a snack and decorate a tote bag for carrying books. The event is for tweens in grades 4-6 (listed ages 0-17).
This free online English conversation class, held via Zoom from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, is for Spanish speakers aged 18 and up who want to improve their English, with a limit of 15 participants per session. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link, and participants must select the date of each class when signing up.
The Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 26, 2026. No activities or programs are offered, and no age group is specified.
Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries will be closed for Thanksgiving on November 27, 2026. No activity is offered, and no age group is listed.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Fox River Valley Public Library calendar in Carpentersville, East Dundee, and West Dundee.
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