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Registration opens:
September 02nd, 2025

Kids Book Club (grades 3-5)

Don't Check Out This Book!
2025-09-30 16:30:00 2025-09-30 17:30:00 America/Chicago Kids Book Club (grades 3-5) Puns, mystery, and the collective power of 10-year-olds are found in the small town of Appleton, Illinois. Discuss this fast-paced novel told through letters, newspaper articles, and text messages Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)

Tuesday, September 30
4:30pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-30 16:30:00 2025-09-30 17:30:00 America/Chicago Kids Book Club (grades 3-5) Puns, mystery, and the collective power of 10-year-olds are found in the small town of Appleton, Illinois. Discuss this fast-paced novel told through letters, newspaper articles, and text messages Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)

Ela Area Public Library

Children's Program Room A (R187)

Puns, mystery, and the collective power of 10-year-olds are found in the small town of Appleton, Illinois. Discuss this fast-paced novel told through letters, newspaper articles, and text messages

For unaccompanied kids in grades 3-5.

An adult must remain in the building while their children age 10 and younger are attending a program.

Registrants can pick up their copy of the book beginning September 2 at the Children's Desk.

Ela Library cardholders have priority registration. Non-Ela cardholders may be placed on the waitlist and notified by email.

AGE GROUP: | Kids |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Discussions |

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Gather the whole family for fun and cozy... more
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Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Puns, mystery, and the collective power... more
Puns, mystery, and the collective power of 10-year-olds are found in the small town of Appleton, Illinois. Discuss this fast-paced novel told through letters, newspaper articles, and text messages
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Moblile Device Safety
Tue, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Michael Gershbein of Very Smart People... more
Michael Gershbein of Very Smart People will show you everything you need to know to keep the information on your Android or Apple phone or tablet safe from prying eyes.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 9:00am
Astronomy Under the City Lights
Tue, Sep 30, 7:30pm - 9:00pm
Library's Entrance
Members of the Lake County Astronomical... more
Members of the Lake County Astronomical Society will set up their powerful telescopes on the Library’s walkway for close-up viewing of the moon as well as views of various stars.
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