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Drop In Craft: DIY Cozy Sock Pumpkin
Teens ages 13-18 can drop in at Central Library's Teen section on October 31 or November 1 to create a cozy sock pumpkin using provided materials, available all day while supplies last.
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Sunday, Nov 1
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Pick-Up Program: Gear Fidget Kit
Teens ages 13-18 can pick up and make their own gear fidget at the Central Library on November 1, 2026, during open hours.
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Drop-in Scrabble Club
The Drop-in Scrabble Club meets on November 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM to 4:45 PM at Central Library's Adult Classroom for ages 18 and up, where participants can play or learn competitive Scrabble.
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Canva
A two-hour Canva design workshop for ages 18+ takes place on November 1, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM at Central Library's Tech Lab, where participants learn to use Canva tools for typography, image editing, and AI features across various project types.
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Tween STEAM: Franken-Toys
Tween STEAM: Franken-Toys is a one-hour craft program at Central Library's Craft Room where children in grades 4-6 (ages 5-12) use tools, glues, paints, and polymers to create strange and spooky toys.
Monday, Nov 2
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Pop-Up Program: Explore Native American Languages
On November 2, 2026, visitors of all ages can drop in at Central Library throughout the day to color and learn vocabulary from the Miami-Illinois language as part of Native American Heritage Month celebrations.
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Read to Learn
Read to Learn is a tutoring program for adults 18 and older held at Central Library's Rasmussen Room from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on November 2, 2026, where registered students work with volunteer tutors to improve their English reading and writing skills.
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Drop In Table: ICASH and Unclaimed Properties
A Drop In Table for ICASH and Unclaimed Properties, hosted by the Illinois State Treasurer, runs from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM on November 2, 2026, at Central Library Commons for ages 18 and up.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event held at Hanover Park Branch Meeting Room where children ages 5-12 enjoy stories, songs, flannels, and fun activities with their caregivers.
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New Parent Support Group
New parents gather at Central Library's Workshop on November 2, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM to connect and share experiences during early parenthood.
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50+ Book Discussion: Project Hail Mary Movie Adaptation
A book discussion group for ages 18+ watches and discusses the Project Hail Mary movie adaptation at the Triphahn Center on November 2, 2026, from 1:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
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ESL Conversation Club
The ESL Conversation Club meets from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on November 2, 2026, at Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room for ages 18 and up to practice and improve English-speaking skills in discussion groups for intermediate and advanced level students.
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A Novel Idea: Kin by Tayari Jones
A lively discussion of "Kin" by Tayari Jones takes place for one hour from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at Central Library · Rasmussen North for ages 18 and up.
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Knit and Stitch Group
The Knit and Stitch Group meets at Central Library's Program Room on November 2, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM for ages 18 and up to learn needlecraft skills and connect with other crafters.
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The Write Stuff: Turkey's Persuasive Writing
Children ages 5-12 in grades 1-3 write a persuasive letter as turkeys arguing against being eaten for dinner at this 45-minute workshop held at Central Library's Craft Room.
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Citizenship Class
The Citizenship Class is a 3-hour event on November 2, 2026, from 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Central Library's Adult Classroom for ages 18 and up, where participants practice English reading and writing and learn to answer citizenship questions from the N-400 application.
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Music Party
Children ages 5-12 jam out to songs, play instruments, and listen to a story during a 30-minute music party at Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room on November 2, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM.
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Sugar Skull Decorating
Teens ages 13-18 decorate and eat their own sugar skull in celebration of Day of the Dead from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Central Library's Program Room.
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Introduction to Using AI in Your Job Search: Part 2
Introduction to Using AI in Your Job Search: Part 2 is a 1.5-hour workshop held on November 2, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Central Library's Rasmussen Room for ages 18 and up, focusing on using AI to land your dream job.
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Parent Café: Parent Self-Care
Meredith Everhart, LCSW, discusses ways to help parents with toddlers practice self-care at a one-hour Parent Café event for ages 18 and up on November 2, 2026, from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Central Library's Youth Program Room.
Tuesday, Nov 3
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Prepare for Midterm Elections Exhibit
An interactive exhibit at Central Library's second floor runs from September 1 through November 3, 2026, to help visitors ages 13 and up prepare for midterm elections.
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Soloist in the Stacks
A musical soloist performs for one hour in the Central Library Commons on the first Tuesday of the month, playing relaxing music while visitors browse the library collection.
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Bouncing Baby Storytime
Bouncing Baby Storytime is a 30-minute interactive program held at Central Library's Youth Program Room on November 3, 2026 at 10:30 AM for infants ages 0-12 months with a caregiver, featuring short stories, songs, bounces, and rhymes.
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Family ESL Conversation Club
Family ESL Conversation Club is a one-hour discussion at Central Library's Adult Classroom on November 3, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM for all ages where intermediate and advanced level ESL learners practice pronunciation, learn vocabulary, and meet other learners with their families.
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Family Storytime
Family Storytime is a 30-minute event at Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room where children ages 5-12 enjoy stories, songs, and activities with a caregiver.
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Baby Play
Baby Play is a one-hour program at Central Library's Youth Program Room where caregivers bring infants aged 0-18 months to play and socialize with other caregivers.
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ESL Class: Intermediate
An intermediate ESL class for ages 18+ meets on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 12:30 PM to 3:30 PM at Central Library's Adult Classroom to improve English speaking and reading skills.
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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 their family members, friends, or care partners (ages 18+) that runs from 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM at Central Library Rasmussen South, where participants will discuss self-care methods including the use of essential oils.
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Delve into Diwali
Delve into Diwali is a two-hour event at Central Library on November 3, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM where participants of all ages explore the special customs and activities people enjoy during Diwali.
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Drop In Family Services
Drop In Family Services is a 2-hour event at Central Library on November 3, 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM for ages 18 and up, where attendees can connect one-on-one with staff from The Bridge Youth and Family Services.
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Music Party
At Central Library's Youth Program Room on November 3, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM, children ages 5-12 (and ages 0-5 with a caregiver) can jam out to songs, play instruments, and listen to a story.
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Clases de computación en español
Computer classes in Spanish for ages 18+ will be held on November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Hanover Park Branch Meeting Room, where participants will learn to navigate screen components and Control Center, and how to download and delete unwanted applications on their iPad or iPhone.
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Make it with Margaret: Veterans Day Cards
Make it with Margaret: Veterans Day Cards is a 2-hour crafting event on November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Central Library's Rasmussen Room for ages 18 and up, where Margaret Kusswurm guides participants in making thank you cards for veterans, with two cards donated to Honor Flight Chicago and two kept by participants.
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Online Program: ESL Conversation Club
The ESL Conversation Club is a one-hour online program at Central Library on November 3, 2026, from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM for ages 18 and up, where registered students practice pronunciation, learn vocabulary, and discuss with other ESL learners at intermediate and advanced levels.
Wednesday, Nov 4
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Read to Learn
Read to Learn is a program for ages 18+ held at Central Library's Adult Classroom on November 4, 2026 from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM where participants work with trained volunteer tutors to improve English reading and writing skills, and registration is required to attend.
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Adaptive Playgroup
Adaptive Playgroup is an inclusive playgroup for families with children ages 1-3 years with a caregiver, held from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Central Library's Youth Program Room, co-facilitated by Kids Place Therapy Services, LLC staff.
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Homeschool Hangout
Homeschool Hangout is a one-hour event at Central Library's Youth Program Room where children ages 5-12 in grades K-6 meet other homeschooling families while engaging in activities and making crafts.
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On My Own Preschool Storytime
On My Own Preschool Storytime is a 45-minute program for ages 3-5 where children participate in stories and crafts while caregivers remain in the Youth Department.
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Budgeting & Protecting Your Mental Health During the Holidays
This one-hour program for ages 18 and up discusses financial planning and mental health protection during the holidays, held at Central Library's Rasmussen Room on November 4, 2026 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM.
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Autism Movement Therapy
Autism Movement Therapy is a 45-minute movement program for children ages 5-12 with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities, held on November 4, 2026 at 5:00 PM at Central Library's Craft Room and Storytime Room.
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Drop In Social Services Office Hours
Drop In Social Services Office Hours is a one-hour session from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM on November 4, 2026, at Central Library Gallery, where people ages 18 and older can meet with a social worker to discuss resources for mental health, housing, employment, health care, immigration, and domestic violence.
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Adaptive STEAM Discovery
Children ages 5-12 with autism, sensory processing sensitivities, or disabilities participate in a 45-minute group STEAM activity followed by self-paced exploration of STEAM stations including LEGO bricks at Central Library on November 4, 2026 at 6:00 PM.
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Creating Websites
Creating Websites is a 2-hour event for ages 18+ held at Central Library Tech Lab on November 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM, where participants learn how to use Webflow to create a basic website with a navigation bar, images, and other elements.
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International Snack Tasting: National Sandwich Day
Teenagers ages 13-18 taste international snacks to learn about cultures from around the world at Central Library's Program Room on November 4, 2026, from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
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Fingerknitting
Fingerknitting is a 1.5-hour event for ages 18+ on November 4, 2026 from 7:00 PM to 8:30 PM at Hanover Park Branch Meeting Room where participants make a scarf using only their fingers without needing needles or prior experience.
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The Holds List: The Correspondent
A monthly fiction discussion group meets at Central Library's Adult Classroom from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM for adults ages 18+ to discuss The Correspondent by Virginia Evans.
Thursday, Nov 5
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Baby Play
Baby Play is a one-hour program at Hoffman Estates Branch Meeting Room where caregivers bring babies ages 0-18 months to play and socialize with other caregivers.
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ESL Book Club
The ESL Book Club meets on November 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at Central Library's Adult Classroom for ages 18 and up, where intermediate and advanced ESL students read a book out loud together to improve their English-language skills.