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Canva
Use Canva to create designs for many types of projects. Learn Canva tools to add and edit typography, add and edit images, and use built-in AI features to create stunning designs.
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Sunday, Nov 1
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Drop-in Scrabble Club
The North American Scrabble Players Association Club 518 welcomes anyone interested in playing, or learning to play, competitive Scrabble to drop-in anytime between 12 and 5pm.
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Drop In Craft: DIY Cozy Sock Pumpkin
Grades 7-12 Drop in at Teen on Oct. 31 or Nov. 1 to create a cozy sock pumpkin. We provide cozy socks, filler, glue, and twine. This craft is available all day - while supplies last.
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Pick-Up Program: Gear Fidget Kit
Make your own gear fidget with this Gear Fidget Kit!
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Tween STEAM: Franken-Toys
Grades 4-6 Join us as we use a variety of tools, glues, paints, and polymers to make strange and spooky toys.
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ESL Conversation Club
Join our discussion groups for intermediate and advanced level students who want to practice and improve their English-speaking skills.
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50+ Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary Movie Adaptation
You've read the book, now watch the movie, and compare to the book! Join us at the Triphahn Center (1685 W Higgins Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169) to watch the movie adaptation of PROJECT HAIL MARY by Andy Weir.
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A Novel Idea: Kin by Tayari Jones
Join us for a lively discussion of "Kin" by Tayari Jones.
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Drop In Table: ICASH and Unclaimed Properties
Organization: Illinois State Treasurer Contact Name: Gladys Piper Contact Telephone / Email: 312.814.6326/GPiper@illinoistreasurer.gov
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Family Storytime
Ages: 0-5 years with caregiver. Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun.
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New Parent Support Group
A welcoming space for new parents to connect, share experiences, and find support during the early months and years of parenthood.
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Pop-Up Program: Explore Native American Languages
To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, drop by any Library location to color and learn vocabulary from the Miami-Illinois language. This drop-in event is available on November 2.
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Knit and Stitch Group
This is a great opportunity to learn new crafts, chat with other crafters, improve your skills, share your expertise, and learn about different needlecraft traditions.
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The Write Stuff: Turkey's Persuasive Writing
Grades 1-3 Join us as we pretend to be turkeys and write a persuasive letter about not eating us for dinner.
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Citizenship Class
Practice reading and writing in English, and learn how to answer citizenship questions from the N-400 application.
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Music Party
Ages: 0-5 years with caregiver. Jam out to songs, play instruments, and listen to a story during our music party.
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Sugar Skull Decorating
Grades 7-12 In celebration of Day of the Dead, teens can decorate and eat their own sugar skull.
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Parent Café: Parent Self-Care
Meredith Everhart, LCSW, discusses ways to help parents with toddlers practice self-care.
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Introduction to Using AI in Your Job Search: Part 2
Take the Next Step in using AI to land your dream job
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Read to Learn
Improve your English reading and writing skills by working with trained volunteer tutors. Students must be registered to attend the classes.
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Memory Cafe: Self Care through the Holidays
The Memory Café is a free monthly social gathering for individuals living with dementia and a family member, friend, or care partner. This month we will discuss methods for self-care, including the use of essential oils.
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Soloist in the Stacks
A musical soloist fills the Commons area with relaxing music, making the first Tuesday of the month a wonderful day to peruse the stacks. Instruments change monthly.
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
Ages: 0-12 months with caregiver. Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lapsit bounces, and rhymes. This storytime is intended for children who are not yet walking.
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Family Storytime
Ages: 0-5 years with caregiver. Start your morning off with stories, songs, flannels and fun.
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Family ESL Conversation Club
Practice pronunciation, learn new vocabulary, and meet other ESL learners in this one-hour discussion for intermediate & advanced level speakers. This is a special Conversation Club for parents and their children.
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Baby Play
Ages:0-18 months with caregiver Come play with your baby and chat with other caregivers.
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Prepare for Midterm Elections Exhibit
From Sept. 1 through Nov. 3 visit the Central Library, second floor, for an interactive exhibit helping you prepare for midterm elections.
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ESL Class: Intermediate
Improve your English speaking and reading skills. Classes meet on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons in the Library.
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Delve into Diwali
Explore the special customs and activities people enjoy during Diwali.
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Drop In Family Services
Stop by to connect one-on-one with a staff member from The Bridge Youth and Family Services.
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Music Party
Ages: 0-5 years with caregiver. Jam out to songs, play instruments, and listen to a story during our music party.
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Online Program: ESL Conversation Club
Practice pronunciation, learn new vocabulary, and meet other ESL learners in this one-hour online discussion for intermediate and advanced level speakers. Registered students only please.
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Clases de computación en español
Aprenda a navegar los componentes de la pantalla y el Centro de Control. Aprenda cómo descargar y eliminar aplicaciones no deseadas.Por favor, traiga su iPad o iPhone a clase.
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Make it with Margaret: Veterans Day Cards
Crafter Margaret Kusswurm guides patrons in making thank you cards for veterans. Patrons make two cards to donate and two to take home with them. The donated cards are sent to Honor Flight Chicago.
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On My Own Preschool Storytime
Ages: 3-5 years Stories, crafts, and lots of learning for children on their own. Caregivers must remain in the Youth Department during this program.
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Homeschool Hangout
Grades K-6 Meet other homeschooling families while engaging in activities and making crafts.
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Adaptive Playgroup
Ages: 1-3 years with caregiver. Join us for an inclusive playgroup for families with children who are receiving or considering therapy services. Co-facilitated by staff from Kids Place Therapy Services, LLC.
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Budgeting & Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
This program will include a discussion about financial planning and protecting your mental health during the holiday season—a time that can bring both joy and stress.
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Autism Movement Therapy
Ages: 3-6 years with caregiver Join us for a movement program designed for children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities.
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Drop In Social Services Office Hours
Stop in to connect with a social worker about resources for mental health, housing, employment, health care, immigration, domestic violence and more.
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Adaptive STEAM Discovery
Grades 2-7 Children with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities complete a group STEAM activity. Then, they can explore various STEAM stations at their own pace, including LEGO® bricks.
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International Snack Tasting: National Sandwich Day
Grades 7-12 Learn about cultures from around the world through tasting unique, and tasty snacks. Aprende sobre diferentes culturas alrededor del mundo probando únicos y sabrosos bocadillos.
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Creating Websites
Learn how to use Webflow to create a basic website with a navigation bar, images, and other elements.
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The Holds List: The Correspondent
Join us for a monthly discussion of buzzworthy fiction titles. This month's pick: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans
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Fingerknitting
Make a fashionable scarf with nothing but your fingers! No needles or experience necessary here—anyone can learn.
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Read to Learn
Improve your English reading and writing skills by working with trained volunteer tutors. Students must be registered to attend the classes.
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Art Adventures: Handprint Owl
Ages: 2-5 years with caregiver Create a handprint owl.
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ESL Book Club
Join other intermediate and advanced ESL students to read a book out loud while improving your English-language skills.
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