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Sing, Sign, and Play
Sing, Sign, and Play is a 30-minute program at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room for children ages 5-12 and their caregivers to learn baby sign language through themed signs, books, and songs.
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Monday, Nov 2
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Practice Test: ACT
High school students ages 13-18 take a full-length simulated ACT practice test using LearningExpress Library from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM at 95th Street Library Computer Classroom on November 2, 2026.
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STEAM Explorers
STEAM Explorers is a one-hour program held from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Nichols Library's Children's Storyroom where children ages 5-12 explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math activities such as battling robots and experimenting with chemical reactions.
Tuesday, Nov 3
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Green Screen and Sound Recording Studio Orientation
A 30-minute orientation on November 3, 2026 at 9:30 AM teaches library cardholders ages 18+ how to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio at the 95th Street Library for creating videos, podcasts, and other projects.
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Genealogy Basics: Vital Records
Genealogy Basics: Vital Records is a one-hour interactive workshop held on November 3, 2026 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Nichols Library Coworking Space for ages 18 and up, where participants learn how to use vital records for family tree research.
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English Read-Aloud Book Club
The English Read-Aloud Book Club for ages 18+ meets on November 3, 2026 from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM at the 95th Street Library Conference Room, where intermediate-level English language learners practice reading skills and discuss books, with "Momentous Events in the Life of a Cactus" by Dusti Bowling as the fall selection.
Wednesday, Nov 4
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Cameo Cutter for Beginners
Cameo Cutter for Beginners is a hands-on workshop for ages 18+ held on November 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the 95th Street Library's Computer Classroom, where participants learn to use the Silhouette Cameo Cutter to cut designs on various materials. Space is limited to the first 10 participants with no registration required.
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Teen Volunteering
Teens ages 13-18 can earn service hours by sorting books and preparing craft kits at Nichols Library's Teen Space from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM on November 4, 2026.
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NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business
NaperLaunch Academy: Starting a Business is a two-hour workshop on November 4, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Nichols Library Coworking Space for ages 18+, where participants learn to develop business concepts, create value propositions, and explore funding strategies, pricing models, and break-even analysis.
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Trivia Night
Trivia Night is a two-hour event held on November 4, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at 95th Street Library's Meeting Room A/B for ages 18 and up, where participants can compete individually or as part of a team answering trivia questions across various topics, with space limited to 75 participants.
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Out of this World Book Club
The Out of this World Book Club meets from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Nichols Library Program Room for ages 18 and up to discuss science fiction and fantasy books, with this month's selection being "Hole in the Sky" by Daniel H. Wilson.
Thursday, Nov 5
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Make It! Take It!
Make It! Take It! is a 30-minute program on November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Naper Blvd. Library where children ages 5-12 and their grownups participate in stories and crafts, creating items to take home.
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Storytime Yoga
Storytime Yoga is a 30-minute event on November 5, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Nichols Library's Community Room for ages 5-12, featuring stories, simple yoga poses, and mindfulness activities.
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Tales for 2s and 3s
Tales for 2s and 3s is a 30-minute interactive program featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 2-3 with a grownup, held on November 5, 2026 at 9:30 AM at 95th Street Library's Meeting Room A.
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Celebration Storytime
Celebration Storytime is a 30-minute program at Naper Blvd. Library from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM for ages 5-12, featuring themed stories, songs, and activities celebrating special days, with this week's focus on Dinovember.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event held at Nichols Library Community Room where children ages 5-12 and their grownups listen to stories, sing songs, and participate in activities together.
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Make It! Take It!
Make It! Take It! is a 30-minute program at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room for ages 5-12 where children and their grownups participate in stories and crafts, taking home a craft they create.
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The Dark History of Nursery Rhymes
On November 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the 95th Street Library Meeting Room A/B, adults 18 and older can attend a presentation exploring the dark historical origins behind popular British nursery rhymes, including stories involving plague, politics, and scandal.
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Teen Paint and Snack
Teen Paint and Snack is a 1.5-hour program on November 5, 2026 from 4:00-5:30 PM at Nichols Library where teens ages 13-18 learn about artist Jaune Quick-to-See Smith and create their own artwork with step-by-step instructions.
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Tween DIY: Quilled Papercrafts
Tween DIY: Quilled Papercrafts is a one-hour program on November 5, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Naper Blvd. Library where children in grades 4-8 create colorful paper strip designs through quilling techniques.
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STEAM Storytime
STEAM Storytime is a 30-minute program at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room on November 5, 2026, from 4:15 PM to 4:45 PM where children ages 5-12 explore STEAM topics through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.
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Tech Tutoring
Tech Tutoring is a 90-minute session at 95th Street Library's Meeting Room C on November 5, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM for ages 18 and up, where teen tech tutors help participants troubleshoot tech devices or learn how to use smartphones, tablets, and apps more effectively.
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Pokémon Club
The Pokémon Club meets on November 5, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM at Nichols Library's Community Room for children ages 5-12 to play, chat, and share Pokémon items in a show-and-tell session.
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Fall Paper Embroidery Bookmark
Create a handmade embroidered paper bookmark at Naper Blvd. Library's Program Room on November 5, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM; this program is for ages 18 and up with space limited to 20 participants.
Friday, Nov 6
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Baby Storytime and Play
Baby Storytime and Play is a 45-minute program on November 6, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Nichols Library Community Room, featuring 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces followed by 25 minutes of playtime for children under 2 with a grownup.
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Make It! Take It!
Make It! Take It! is a 30-minute program at the 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room on November 6, 2026 from 9:30-10:00 AM for ages 5-12, where preschoolers and their grownups create crafts and stories together, then take their creations home.
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One-derful Storytime and Play
One-derful Storytime and Play is a 45-minute program for 1-year-olds with a grownup held at Naper Blvd. Library Program Room, featuring 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute program held from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM at Nichols Library's Program Room for children ages 3-5, featuring stories, songs, and activities designed to build listening skills and engagement with books.
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Celebration Storytime
Celebration Storytime is a 30-minute program at 95th Street Library for ages 5-12 where children enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities centered on different special days and celebrations, with this week's session featuring Dinovember.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event at Nichols Library Community Room on November 6, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM featuring stories, songs, and activities for children ages 5-12 and their caregivers.
Saturday, Nov 7
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Celebration Storytime
Celebration Storytime is a 30-minute program held at Nichols Library Community Room for ages 5-12, featuring themed stories, songs, and activities centered around special celebrations, with this session focusing on Dinovember.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event held at 95th Street Library's Meeting Room A/B where children ages 5-12 and their grownups listen to stories, sing songs, and participate in fun activities together.
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Dual Language Storytime: Urdu
Dual Language Storytime: Urdu is a 30-minute event on November 7, 2026 from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM at 95th Street Library Meeting Room A/B for ages 5-12, featuring books, songs, and rhymes in Urdu.
Monday, Nov 9
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Baby Storytime and Play
Baby Storytime and Play is held on November 9, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 10:15 AM at Nichols Library Community Room, featuring 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces followed by 25 minutes of playtime for children under 2 with a grownup.
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Tales for 2s and 3s
Tales for 2s and 3s is a 30-minute interactive program featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 2-3 with a grownup, held on November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM in the Program Room at Nichols Library.
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Tales for 2s and 3s
Tales for 2s and 3s is a 30-minute interactive program featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 2-3 with a grownup, held on November 9, 2026 at 9:30 AM at the 95th Street Library Meeting Room A.
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Tales for 2s and 3s
Tales for 2s and 3s is a 30-minute interactive program at Naper Blvd. Library featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 2-3 with a grownup.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event held at Nichols Library Community Room on November 9, 2026, from 10:30-11:00 AM featuring stories, songs, and activities for children ages 5-12 and their caregivers.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime takes place at the 95th Street Library Meeting Room A/B on November 9, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM for ages 5-12, featuring stories, songs, and activities for children and their grownups.
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Tummy Time Stories and Play
Tummy Time Stories and Play is a 45-minute program at Naper Blvd. Library where babies under 1 year old and their caregivers enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other infants.
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Sensory-Friendly Storytime
Sensory-Friendly Storytime is a quiet, slow-paced program at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room on November 9, 2026, from 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM for children ages 5-12 with sensory sensitivities, featuring books and activities chosen with sensory considerations in mind.
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Parachute Playtime
Parachute Playtime is an interactive storytime with songs, stories, and parachute activities held on November 9, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM at Naper Blvd. Library Program Room for ages 5-12.
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STEAM Explorers
STEAM Explorers is a one-hour program for ages 5-12 (grades 2-5) held at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room on November 9, 2026, from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM, featuring hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, art, and math with no registration required.
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Make It! Take It!
Make It! Take It! is a 30-minute program for ages 5-12 held on November 9, 2026 at 6:30 PM in Nichols Library's Program Room, where children and their grownups create crafts and listen to stories, then take their creations home.
Tuesday, Nov 10
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Baby Storytime and Play
Baby Storytime and Play is a 45-minute program at 95th Street Library where children under 2 and their caregivers enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other children.
Drop-in
Make It! Take It!
Make It! Take It! is a 30-minute program on November 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Naper Blvd. Library Program Room where children ages 5-12 and their grownups participate in stories and crafts, creating items to take home.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime is a 30-minute independent program for ages 3-5 held at 95th Street Library's Children's Program Room on November 10, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, featuring stories, songs, and activities.
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Tales for 2s and 3s
Tales for 2s and 3s is a 30-minute interactive program featuring stories, songs, and fingerplays for ages 2-3 with a grownup, held on November 10, 2026 at 9:30 AM at Nichols Library Program Room.