Streamwood, Illinois
Upcoming events from Poplar Creek Public Library in Streamwood.
48 upcoming events
At the STEAM Stations event on November 12, 2026, children take part in hands-on science, technology, engineering, arts, and math activities in the Children's Classroom from 3:30 to 4:00 PM. The event is for children only, listed for ages 5 to 12, and adults should not register.
At the library's Children's Classroom on November 12, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM, children ages 5 to 13 (grades K-6) can practice reading aloud to therapy dogs. Only children should be registered, and walk-ins are welcome.
At this one-hour Teen Volunteer Council meeting on November 12, 2026, from 6:00 to 7:00 PM in Teen Study Room X, teens interested in making a difference at the library can learn about joining. It is for ages 13 to 18, and more information is available by emailing teen@pclib.org.
At this Adult Crafts event on November 12, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Meeting Room 1, participants create a decorative thankful turkey to display at home. The event is for ages 18 and up.
"Toddle into Nature" is a 30-minute session held from 11:00 to 11:30 AM on November 13, 2026, in the Children's Classroom, where children explore the natural world with a caregiver. It is for children aged 0 to 12, though the event title lists ages birth to 18 months, and only children may be registered, not adults.
On November 14, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in Teen Study Room X, teens ages 13 to 18 can make their own Mockingjay keychain to celebrate the release of Sunrise on the Reaping.
"Spanish Basics" is a one-hour program held from 2:00 to 3:00 PM on November 14, 2026, in Meeting Room 2, where participants learn essential Spanish skills, including basic introductions and common everyday phrases. It is open to all ages.
At the Piece By Piece Quilting Club on November 15, 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Studio Classroom, beginners and experienced quilters work together to learn quilting, and participants should bring their own materials. The event is for ages 13 and up, and space is limited, so arriving early is recommended.
At this one-hour family concert on November 15, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 1–3, multi-instrumentalist J. Golko performs solo on flute, oboe, clarinet, and saxophone, playing pop, classical, and film music with brief introductions to each instrument. The event is open to all ages.
At the Tween Space on November 16, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:15 PM, children can create a unique piece of dinosaur art. The event is for ages 5 to 13, registration is for children only, and walk-ins are welcome.
At this two-hour Bookbinding event on November 16, 2026 (6:00–8:00 PM) in the Studio Classroom, participants create their own sketchbook using traditional bookbinding techniques. It is open to ages 18 and up.
Miss Amanda leads a 30-minute storytime with stories and songs on November 17, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Storytime Room. It is for babies and their caregivers, with children ages birth through 18 months, and attendees who come to three classes get a free book.
Pins & Needles is a two-hour knitting and crocheting group held November 17, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Meeting Room 3, for adults 18 and older. Participants bring their own project and materials, and the group also involves making new friends and helping local charitable organizations.
Preschool Storytime for ages 3-5 runs for 30 minutes (10:00-10:30 AM) on November 17, 2026, in the Children's Classroom. Miss Lisa leads stories, songs, and a craft, with possible bubbles, and walk-ins are welcome, though only children should be registered, not adults.
Drop-In Baby Playtime is a 30-minute session from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 17, 2026, in the Storytime Room, where caregivers and babies can play and interact together after storytime or drop in as available. It is for babies from birth to 18 months, and no registration is required.
Preschool Playtime runs for 30 minutes, from 10:30 to 11:00 AM on November 17, 2026, in the Children's Classroom, where children can stay to play after storytime or drop in as they're able, with special toys and activities for little kids and no registration required. The event is listed for ages 3-12, though the title specifies ages 3-5.
At the Dinovember Club on November 17, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 PM at Tween Space, children learn dinosaur facts and make a unique project. The club is for ages 5 to 12 (grades K-3), and only children may be registered.
At this one-hour program on November 17, 2026, from 5:00 to 6:00 PM in Meeting Room 3, attendees (ages 18+) learn about the public benefits available to support the Hispanic community, presented by guest Israel Vargas, Service Coordinator at the Hanover Park Information Center. Registration is available online or by calling Julie at 331.808.3558.
At this one-hour event on November 17, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Meeting Room 1, William Pack presents a program for ages 13 and up that uses stories and examples to explain the subtle tactics advertisers, marketers, salespeople, and con artists use to influence people without their noticing.
In this 90-minute evening class (7:00–8:30 PM on November 17, 2026) held in the Studio Classroom, participants create a misty, layered landscape using vellum paper, India ink, and watercolors, with all materials provided. The event lists conflicting age requirements, showing both 18+ and 16+.
At the Children's Classroom on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM, children listen to Miss Lara read stories, sing fun songs, and share crafts. The event is listed for ages 3-12, and only children may register, not adults.
Toddler Time is a 30-minute session on November 18, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Storytime Room, where Miss Chelsea leads stories, songs, and a simple craft for toddlers aged 18 to 35 months. Attending three classes earns a free book, and only children should be registered, not adults.
On November 18, 2026, from 5:30 to 8:00 PM in Teen Study Room X, teens ages 13-18 can watch Hunger Games movies leading up to the release of Sunrise on the Reaping. Attending 3 of the 5 showings enters them into a drawing for an AMC gift card.
Family Storytime: Dino Time! is a 30-minute event on November 18, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:30 PM in the Children's Classroom, where children enjoy dinosaur stories, crafts, and songs. It is intended for children ages 2 to 6, with registration for children only (not adults) and walk-ins welcome.
At Meeting Room 2 on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM, a registered nurse from Hanover Township offers free drop-in screenings for blood pressure, heart rate, blood oxygen, diabetes, and anemia, open to ages 18 and up with no registration required.
The Bonus Storytime is a 30-minute all-ages session held on November 19, 2026, from 10:00 to 10:30 AM in the Children's Classroom, designed for children ages 0 to 12, including babies, toddlers, and pre-k kids. Registration is for children only, though walk-ins are welcome.
The Dino Dance Party is a 30-minute event on November 19, 2026, from 11:00 to 11:30 AM in the Storytime Room, where children enjoy dinosaur songs and fun crafts. It is for children ages 18 to 35 months, and only children should be registered, not adults.
The Mystery by the Book book club meets on November 19, 2026, from 12:00 to 1:00 PM in Meeting Room 3 for adults 18 and older who enjoy mystery fiction. Members read a new title each month, with books available one month ahead at the Check Out desk and curbside.
At the Cozy Coloring Club on November 19, 2026, from 2:00 to 3:00 PM in Meeting Room 3, adults ages 18 and up can unwind by coloring, with supplies provided.
On November 19, 2026, from 3:00 to 6:00 PM in Meeting Room 2, a SCORE business expert offers free one-on-one mentoring for anyone running or planning a small business, ages 13 and up. Registration is required, with 1-hour appointments available at 3, 4, or 5 PM via email or phone.
At Tween Space on November 19, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 PM, children ages 5 to 12 can make edible crafts. The event is for children only, and adults should not register.
"For the Love of Books" is a monthly one-hour book discussion for adults 18 and older, held on November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Meeting Room 3, focused on a new romance book each month that is available one month in advance.
On November 19, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Meeting Room 2, community members can join a moderator-led discussion on what they expect in six, twelve, and twenty-four months across geopolitics, food and energy security, demographics, and global security and conflicts. No age group is listed.
At the Tween Space on November 20, 2026, from 3:00 to 3:45 PM, children can play board games, card games, and possibly video games while making new friends. The event is for ages 5 to 13, and children should be registered, though walk-ins are welcome.
At this all-ages Holiday Market on November 21, 2026, from 12:00 to 4:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 1 through 3, local vendors sell handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Most vendors are cash-only, though some accept credit cards.
On November 21, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 PM in Teen Study Room X, teens ages 13–18 can drop in to volunteer at the Teen Space to serve their community and help improve the library.
Teens ages 13-18 can pick up a mug cake recipe and dry ingredients at the Teen Space on November 23, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM, to make their own mug cake at home while supplies last.
Dino Stomp! is a 30-minute event on November 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM in the Storytime Room, where children do dancing and digging activities. It is for children ages birth to 18 months (the listed age range is 0-12), and only children should be registered, not adults.
Pins & Needles is a two-hour knitting and crochet group held on November 24, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in Meeting Room 3, for adults ages 18 and up. Participants bring their own project and materials, and the group also aims to make new friends and help local charitable organizations.
"Dinos Divertidos" is a 30-minute event on November 24, 2026, from 6:00 to 6:30 PM in the Children's Classroom, where kids hear a dinosaur story and take part in crafts and prehistoric activities. It is for children only, not adults, and the listing's title specifies ages 3–5 while the age field says "All ages."
The ESL Conversation Club is a one-hour session from 6:00 to 7:00 PM on November 24, 2026, in Meeting Room 2, where beginner and intermediate English learners aged 18 and up practice conversation and meet new people. Registration is preferred, though drop-ins are welcome.
At the Sonya Crawshaw Branch on Audrey Lane, Miss Chelsea leads a 30-minute session on November 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:00 PM, with seasonal stories, songs, and a simple craft. Listed for ages 0-12 (titled for ages 2-6), children must be registered, adults cannot attend, and walk-ins are welcome.
This event is listed as "Thanksgiving Eve" on November 25, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 11:59 PM, with no location, age group, or description provided, so what attendees would do there is not specified.
The library is closed all day on Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026, from 12:00 AM to 11:59 PM. No location, age group, or other details are listed for the event.
At 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM on November 28, 2026, attendees can watch the feature film "Minions & Monsters" as a Saturday matinee in Meeting Room 1, with snacks brought from home. The event is open to all ages.
At the Children's Toy Exchange, families can browse and take home free, gently used children's toys on November 29, 2026, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM in the Tween Space Children's Classroom, with one toy per child while supplies last, and it is open to all ages.
At St. Nicholas Day on November 29, 2026, from 3:00 to 4:00 PM in Meeting Room 1, children ages 0 to 13 can learn about Polish holidays through crafts and tasty treats. Only children should be registered, not adults.
At this one-hour lecture on November 30, 2026, from 7:00 to 8:00 PM in Meeting Rooms 2 and 3, retired surgeon and professional genealogist Kim Nagy explains the modern meanings of old medical terms such as dropsy, quinsy, and consumption, and whether those conditions were treatable, contagious, or epidemic. It is for adults 18 and older, and registration is required.
This page lists upcoming public events from the Poplar Creek Public Library calendar in Streamwood.
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