Events

Stop in anytime from 9:30 am to 11:00 am to make a fun craft. This event is intended for children 5 years old and under. June 1: Popsicle Craft June 20: Monster Craft July 3: Fruit and Veggie Stamp Painting July 12: Cheerio Craft July 22: Dino Footprints August: Stained Glass Painting No registration required , ...

Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, Bonnie Stewart shows participants how to move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of movement and balance. Bonnie is a local Speech Language Patholog , ...

Get basic computer questions answered from Adult Services staff.   No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Presented in partnership with the Sycamore Park District, Legacy Campus, 480 S. Airport Road. The movie begins at dusk, roughly 15 minutes after sunset. Please bring your own blanket or chair. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories & songs.  Geared towards kids birth – 24 months with caregiver, but all are welcome.  No registration required , ...

Have you always wanted to play Dungeons and Dragons but have no idea where to start? Join us for this beginner’s crash course to learn how to play. Then, you can join us for our monthly meetings! Registration Required For This Event , ...

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft celebrating LGBTQ+ kids and Pride. All families welcome. No registration required , ...

Join is for in-person Dungeons & Dragons, play virtually via Roll 20 or both!  June 3 – In person session  July 1 – In person session July 15 – Virtual session Aug 5 – In person session  For more details and to register, contact josephh@sycamorelibrary.org , ...

Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.    Mondays at 10 am (no storytime 3/27, 4/10 or 5/29) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.   , ...

Dress to get messy, drop in, and use the provided supplies to explore a different science concept each session, making your own observations and experimenting as you go. June 5: Electricity July 24: Acids and Bases Students entering grades 2-5 are welcome. No registration required , ...

Drop in to make a crazy face collage in the style of Pablo Picasso. No registration required. , ...

The Friends of the Sycamore Public Library support the Library by providing volunteer services, sponsoring library events, and funding library programs. New members are always welcome. Open to the public. , ...

Basic ESL is for students who are “just beginning” to understand the English language. This course will focus on basic speaking, conversation, and reading skills.  No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Join us for an evening with two-time National Book Award winner Jesmyn Ward. Hailed as “the new Toni Morrison” by the American Booksellers Association, Jesmyn will discuss her life, her literary vision and her unique perspectives on love and loss. Registration Required For This Event’s Zoom link. Program will be , ...

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime 3/29, 5/17 & 5/31)Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.   Ages 3-6. No registration required.   , ...

Joel French returns for another fun grilling program! Catch of the Day will teach you how to grill fish tacos and smoke salmon. Registration Required For This Event , ...

Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, Bonnie Stewart shows participants how to move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of movement and balance. Bonnie is a local Speech Language Patholog , ...

Join Shari Hanson, SHIP Counselor and Information & Assistance Coordinator at Elder Care Services, for a 30 minute one-on-one session the answer your questions regarding: Medicare (Prescription Drug Plans, Supplemental Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans) Medicaid Benefit Access (License Plate Sticker Program) SNAP , ...

Students entering K-2 are welcome to join us for yoga stories and poses. Please wear comfy clothing that you can easily move in! No registration required. , ...

We’ve partnered with Sycamore Park District for Nanny Nikki! Pack your picnic blanket and join Grammy-nominated children’s entertainer Nanny Nikki for a 30-minute concert that will have toddlers and preschoolers singing and dancing. Geared towards children ages birth – 6 years, all are welcome  Sycamore Park Dist , ...

We’ve partnered with Sycamore Park District for The Messengers! Tearing through modern and classic rock, today’s country and Americana, and totally unique medleys and mash-ups that leave audiences dancing and clapping.  Sycamore Park District Good Tymes Shelter. No registration required, but sign up to get a remi , ...

Through an engaging presentation of magic, comedy and storytelling, learn from Cody Clark what being autistic is like and how despite some differences, it makes him as capable as everyone else. This event is intended for students in grades 2 & up.  No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this , ...

Visit Sycamore Library to get help with your devices every 2nd and 4th Saturday! Reserve a 30-minute time slot to work with an staff member in-person. Please bring your passwords and charging cords. Registration Required For This Event. Please call (815) 895-2500 x410 with any questions or for help with registering.  & , ...

Take a ride with Illinois Storm Chasers during this fun family program. Dive deep into storm chasing, severe weather safety and preparedness, and learn the ‘why’ behind severe weather during a live thunderstorm demo. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.    Mondays at 10 am (no storytime 3/27, 4/10 or 5/29) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.   , ...

Share your latest manga obsession as we chat about what we’re reading, swap recommendations and make fan art, buttons, and shrinky-dinks.  Manga/anime newbies and cosplay welcome! No registration required. This event is intended for students entering grades 6-12. , ...

Brings your friends or make new ones at this unstructured playgroup for babies and toddlers. We’ll provide a rotating selection of books and toys, plus a Keurig and hot water for the grownups. Coffee pods available for purchase or bring your own. All caregivers are welcome! Geared towards children birth – 24 months. N , ...

Love the Library?  Join SPLAG (Sycamore Public Library Advisory Group) and meet other like-minded teens who propose teen programming ideas, help shelve library materials and provide assisting hands with youth programming.  Contact Hester Klinke at  hesterk@sycamorelibrary.org for more details.  Students in Grades 6-12  , ...

Join Sycamore Library in a new monthly book club for the LGBTQA+ community and their allies. All books read will be by and/or about queer people. Older teens and adults are welcome! We usually have snacks. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime 3/29, 5/17 & 5/31)Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.   Ages 3-6. No registration required.   , ...

Learn about key concepts and terminology related to transgender identity, gain practical tools for being supportive and receive answers to your questions in a non-judgemental setting. Students in grades 6-12 and adults are welcome. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, Bonnie Stewart shows participants how to move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of movement and balance. Bonnie is a local Speech Language Patholog , ...

RE-READ BOOK CLUB: PERCY JACKSON Join Ms. Hester to re-read books 1-3, discuss, & enjoy Percy Jackson themed activities each month! Students in Grades 3-5. Registration Required For This Event , ...

Register your little one for a 15 minute spot to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog! Registration Required For This Event , ...

Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories & songs.  Geared towards kids birth – 24 months with caregiver, but all are welcome.  No registration required , ...

ADULT ART BREAK: OPEN ART CREATION 3rd Saturdays · 10am-1pm Stop in to use our our array of art supplies to create your own masterpiece to take home. No registration required , ...

Join award-winning poetic storyteller, Oba William King, as he shares traditional drumming, songs and stories about Juneteenth. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Ancestry 101 is for students who have never used Ancestry but want to learn. This course will focus on the basics of Ancestry and how to begin your genealogical search.   No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.    Mondays at 10 am (no storytime 3/27, 4/10 or 5/29) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.   , ...

Stop in anytime from 9:30 am to 11:00 am to make a fun craft. This event is intended for children 5 years old and under. June 1: Popsicle Craft June 20: Monster Craft July 3: Fruit and Veggie Stamp Painting July 12: Cheerio Craft July 22: Dino Footprints August: Stained Glass Painting No registration required , ...

Intermediate ESL is for students who are “learning and building” their understanding of the English language. This course will focus on the next steps of speaking, conversation, reading, and writing skills.  No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Can you stack and scale a crate tower without it toppling over? See how high you can climb while harnessed and belayed by an experienced NIU Outdoor Adventures Leader. Students entering grades 6-12 are welcome to attend. Located at the NIU Rec Center, 325 N. Annie Glidden Road, DeKalb. Registration Required For This Ev , ...

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime 3/29, 5/17 & 5/31)Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.   Ages 3-6. No registration required.   , ...

Register your little one for a 15 minute spot to practice their reading skills with a trained therapy dog! Registration Required For This Event , ...

Join us for a special evening with Robin Wall Kimmerer, the award-winning author of “Braiding Sweetgrass: Indigenous Wisdom, Scientific Knowledge, and the Teachings of Plants.” In this insightful and inspiring talk, Robin will share her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature and the importanc , ...

Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, Bonnie Stewart shows participants how to move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of movement and balance. Bonnie is a local Speech Language Patholog , ...

Explore new art mediums and experiment with different techniques using high-quality supplies in this self-guided open studio. Grades 3-5 are welcome independently, Grades K-2 are welcome with a caregiver. No registration required , ...

Adults 18+ can join us after-hours for a Summer Camp Slasher themed Friday night Fright event. Compete in teams to participate in a library scavenger hunt, take a Camp Crystal Lake photo, and enter to win a raffle prize. Then, settle in with popcorn to watch Friday 13th (R). Bring your own chairs and blanket for an aut , ...

Brings your friends or make new ones at this unstructured playgroup for babies and toddlers. We’ll provide a rotating selection of books and toys, plus a Keurig and hot water for the grownups. Coffee pods available for purchase or bring your own. All caregivers are welcome! Geared towards children birth – 24 months. N , ...

Visit Sycamore Library to get help with your devices every 2nd and 4th Saturday! Reserve a 30-minute time slot to work with an staff member in-person. Please bring your passwords and charging cords. Registration Required For This Event. Please call (815) 895-2500 x410 with any questions or for help with registering.  & , ...

We supply the LEGO’s, you supply the creativity during this open-ended, free-play program. No registration required.  , ...

Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.    Mondays at 10 am (no storytime 3/27, 4/10 or 5/29) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.   , ...

This month, we’re discussing A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Jim “Spoon Man” Cruise will offer an evening of interactive comedy and musical spoon playing. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Write and decode secret messages, make your own gadgets, and practice your laser-dodging skills to become the ultimate super spy. Students entering grades 3-5 are welcome to attend. Registration Required For This Event , ...

Preschool Storytime Wednesdays at 10 am (no storytime 3/29, 5/17 & 5/31)Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan.   Ages 3-6. No registration required.   , ...

Enjoy puppets, original music and interactive movement with Spark the Firefly and her friends as you sing songs around the campfire, listen to the noises of the forest and watch the stars with friends. Children ages birth through 2nd grade are welcome with a caregiver. No registration required, but sign up to get a rem , ...

Crafty Crew: June= Crepe Paper Rose Registration Required For This Event , ...

Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, Bonnie Stewart shows participants how to move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of movement and balance. Bonnie is a local Speech Language Patholog , ...

Test your mettle and ability to break a record while you attempt a variety of wacky challenges. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...

Liz Vaughn from Petunia’s Cookie Kitchen will show you her cookie decorating techniques during this hands-on Summer-themed cookie class.  Registration Required For This Event   , ...

Wear clothing you don’t mind getting messy! Come prepared to have some hands-on fun at Sensory Playtime. June 30: Water Play July 13: At the Beach August 22: Shaving Cream Children ages birth through 5 years are welcome with a caregiver. No registration required. , ...