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Skills for School
2024-09-24 09:30:002024-09-24 10:30:00America/ChicagoSkills for SchoolPreschoolers can practice important development skills in this drop-in workshop made just for them!Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Tuesday, September 24 9:30am - 10:30am
Add to Calendar2024-09-24 09:30:002024-09-24 10:30:00America/ChicagoSkills for SchoolPreschoolers can practice important development skills in this drop-in workshop made just for them!Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones ages 0-18 months with an adult.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
So much more than stories! Join us for... more
So much more than stories! Join us for lots of movement and smiles as we share songs and rhymes chosen specifically for little ones ages 0-18 months with an adult.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
See haunted houses, spooky characters and... more
See haunted houses, spooky characters and lots of scary trains during this 12’ x 20’ three-track modular train run. See Thomas the Train in a smaller layout for younger train enthusiasts.
Amy, a librarian with Autism Level 1 is starting a neurodiverse meetup group. Open to adults 18+ with Autism level 1 diagnosis, ADHD, or otherwise identify as neurodiverse.
Rich Kraybill is a QuickBooks Online Certified ProAdvisor through Intuit. This Intro course will give you a basic foundation to confidently get you started.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter. She will be joined in conversation by Cythia Pelayo.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Create small Perler bead patterns... more
Create small Perler bead patterns inspired by various monsters from around the world, learn their legends and take home a piece of the monster madness.
Join historian Wilber Stroeve on a photographic road trip from Chicago to Lake Geneva and learn how early motorists navigated without road atlases, highway numbers or GPS devices.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Learn the basics of embroidery and craft... more
Learn the basics of embroidery and craft an original embroidered felt bookmark.
Aprende la técnica básica del bordado y crea un original marcapáginas de fieltro bordado a mano.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Come face-to-face with dinosaurs! This... more
Come face-to-face with dinosaurs! This stage-style show has realistic dinosaur puppets--from a baby Triceratops to a life-size Raptor--and lots of amazing dinosaur facts!
People experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive issues are invited to attend with care partners. For questions call BACOA at 847 381-5030.
Meet the librarians at Paulus Park (weather permitting) for fall stories, songs, rhymes, and a special craft! Location may change depending on weather; check the library website for updates.
The program involves reading the briefing book and meeting to watch the DVD and discuss the topic of the month. Visit fpa.org for topics. Contact Renée rstein@eapl.org for more information
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join us for our monthly Yarn crafting... more
Join us for our monthly Yarn crafting meetings, have fun & socialize as we knit & crochet & discuss everything yarn. All levels welcome. (R)
We will be meeting in the FORGE MAKERSPACE area.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to... more
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to discuss & learn about quilt making. All skill levels are welcome (R). We will be meeting in the FORGE MAKERSPACE area.
In this fascinating, non-partisan multimedia presentation, presidential and congressional award-winning historian Barry Bradford presents a state-by-state analysis of the upcoming election.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Learn to use a sewing machine and create... more
Learn to use a sewing machine and create a simple project. All materials and equipment provided. Due to high interest, registration is limited to one class per person per season. For ages 14+
The thriftiest among us will appreciate being able to find all of the best options for discount shopping online, from coupons to price alerts to cost comparison sites.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Descubre los fundamentos del uso de la... more
Descubre los fundamentos del uso de la máquina de coser de la biblioteca y crea tu propio pequeño proyecto para llevártelo a casa.
Esta clase se enseñará en español.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Get those costumes ready for an afternoon... more
Get those costumes ready for an afternoon of Halloween fun featuring music, games, crafts, and snacks! We'll wrap up the party with a costume parade through the library.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with... more
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with songs, rhymes, and some not-so-spooky stories! Come in costume for this fun Halloween-themed storytime for little ones.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with... more
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with songs, rhymes, and some not-so-spooky stories! Come in costume for this fun Halloween-themed storytime for little ones.
Ela Area Public Library - Adult Computer Lab (R202)
Learn how to quickly highlight important... more
Learn how to quickly highlight important numbers using conditional formatting, work with multiple sheets in an Excel file, calculate percentages, and use the PMT and VLOOKUP functions in this class.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room B (R186)
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with... more
Let's get in the Halloween spirit with songs, rhymes, and some not-so-spooky stories! Come in costume for this fun Halloween-themed storytime for little ones.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Five strangers (with secrets!), a murder... more
Five strangers (with secrets!), a murder mystery, and ghost hunting! Let's discuss Midnight at the Barclay Hotel by Fleur Bradley and make a mystery craft. Snacks will be provided.
Honor a veteran and place their photo on the Veterans’ Tree during the month of November. Stop by Forge to decorate the image. All supplies included. Co-sponsored with Salute, Inc.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Stop in for a special baby playtime! You... more
Stop in for a special baby playtime! You and your baby can play and explore sensory bins while visiting with other families. Dress for a mess to create a keepsake art project, while supplies last.