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Nature Walk Book Club
This Tender Land
Registration Required
Monday
October
9
10:00​am
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Authors, Books, Writing
Join the Southwest Library for a walk outdoors at Nehrling Gardens followed by discussion of This Tender Land by William Kent Krueger. Registration required. 18+
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Baby Bookworms
Registration Required
Monday
October
9
11:00​am
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Education & Learning
Read! Learn! Play! Introduce your baby to important literacy practices that encourage learning and developmental growth. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
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Caregiver Connect: Stay and Play
Registration Required
Monday
October
9
11:30​am
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Games & Activities
Connect with other caregivers to meet and mingle while your little one explores imaginary play with new and old friends. Recommended for ages 0-18 months.
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Homeschool Meetup
Get Ready for the Eclipse!
Registration Required
Monday
October
9
1:00​pm
Southwest Branch
Event Category: Education & Learning
Get ready for the annular Solar Eclipse on Saturday, October 14th by learning more about eclipses and how to view them. Recommended for ages 6-12.
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Dungeons and Dragons
at the Washington Park Library!
No Registration Required
Monday
October
9
5:00​pm
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Category: Games & Activities
Have you ever wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons? Now's your chance! Join us adventurers on our next quest! Recommended for families with children ages 9-18.
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Yarn Open Lab
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
10
10:00​am
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Bring your fiber art projects, yarn and tools to this open lab and meet fellow artists. All levels and fiber crafts are welcome. Some tools and materials are available for borrowing during the lab.
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Let's Knit a Bobble Sheep Pillow (4-Part)
Confident Beginner Level
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
10
10:15​am
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Maker/DIY; Arts & Crafting
Take your knitting to the next level while knitting Purl Soho's Bobble Sheep pattern. Learn techniques such as bobble stitch, Provisional cast-on, picking up stitches, and more!.
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Zero to Five Storytime
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
10
10:15​am
Washington Park Branch
(Washington Park - Children's Area)
Event Category: Storytime
From the rhythm and repetition of nursery rhymes to the use of picture books, songs and flannel board stories, your child will be encouraged to develop early literacy skills.
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On the Farm with The Little Red Hen
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
10
11:00​am
Southwest Branch
Event Categories: Games & Activities; Arts & Crafting
Explore the farm with stories, interactive stations and a craft. Recommended for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Adobe Photoshop Level 2
Registration Required
Tuesday
October
10
1:15​pm
Southwest Branch
(Technology Classroom)
Event Categories: Photography; Graphic Design
Learn how to use layers, layer masks, free transform tools, and text tools. Become familiar with adding basic effects to images.
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