Events

Name: History of Homes Part 2
Start: 2023-10-01
End: 2023-10-01

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1 History of Homes Part 2 History of Homes Part 2 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm In this second part of the three-part History of Homes Series, Jason will show you how to dig deep with Census records on Ancestry and delve into prior ownership with online city records. Select from two dates. Registration required for this event. Limited space available. , ... 2nd option–History of Homes Part 2 2nd option–History of Homes Part 2 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm In this second part of the three-part History of Homes Series, Jason will show you how to dig deep with Census records on Ancestry and delve into prior ownership with online city records. Select from two dates(9/17 or 10/1). Registration required for this event. Limited space available. , ...
2 Drop-In Crafts Drop-In Crafts 9:30 am - 11:00 am Drop-In Crafts Stop by 9:30-11 am Sept 1: School Bus Craft Sept 29: Dot Painting Oct 2: Apple Lacing Oct 7: Cotton Ball Tree Oct 17: Paper Plate Bat Nov 4: Turkey Nov 10: Leaf Hedgehogs (4-5:30) , ...
3 Monster Masks Monster Masks 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Use cardboard and paint to create a creepy creature mask. Wear it for Halloween, or just because! Students in Grades K-5. Registration Required For This Event , ... Friends of the Library Board Meeting Friends of the Library Board Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm 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. , ... ESL Class ESL Class 6:00 pm Students of all levels can join Jason to learn and build in their understanding of the English language. This bi-monthly course will focus on speaking, conversation, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. , ...
4 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Wednesdays at 10 am. Ages 3-6. No registration required. , ... Key Components for Health and Wellness Key Components for Health and Wellness 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Join Dr. Zac Sheedy from Sycamore Integrated Health as he discusses the important components people often overlook when it comes to their health. Discover how incorporating these components can help you feel better, look younger, and empower you to take control of your own health. No registration required. , ... Key Components for Health and Wellness Key Components for Health and Wellness 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Join Dr. Zac Sheedy from Sycamore Integrated Health as he discusses the important components people often overlook when it comes to their health. Discover how incorporating these components can help you feel better, look younger, and empower you to take control of your own health. No registration required. , ... Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones-VIRTUAL Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones-VIRTUAL 7:00 pm Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper, and a prolific author of more than 25 books spanning genres. This event is made possible by Illinois Libraries Presen , ...
5 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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 , ... Drop-in Computer Help Drop-in Computer Help 1:30 pm - 2:30 pm Get basic computer questions answered from Adult Services staff. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this event , ...
6 Little Wiggles Baby Storytime Little Wiggles Baby Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am 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 , ... REACH with Opportunity House REACH with Opportunity House 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Specifically designed for adults with disabilities, REACH is a drop-in program where attendees can color, play games, watch a movie, read a book, and make a craft. Opportunity House welcomes the general public. Light, healthy snacks will be provided. No registration required, but sign up to get a reminder about this e , ...
7 Tree Walk with a Master Arborist Tree Walk with a Master Arborist 9:00 am - 11:00 am Zac King, Master Arborist from Great Lakes Urban Forestry Management, will take you on a tree identification walk at the Great Western Trail Expansion. Be ready for a 7/10 mile stroll. Meet under the American Legion shelter by the roundabout. No registration required. , ... Drop-In Crafts Drop-In Crafts 9:30 am - 11:00 am Drop-In Crafts Stop by 9:30-11 am Sept 1: School Bus Craft Sept 29: Dot Painting Oct 2: Apple Lacing Oct 7: Cotton Ball Tree Oct 17: Paper Plate Bat Nov 4: Turkey Nov 10: Leaf Hedgehogs (4-5:30) , ... Dungeons & Dragons Dungeons & Dragons 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Are you a more-experienced Dungeons & Dragons player who enjoys campaigns? If so, join us for these in-person sessions. For more details and to register, contact josephh@sycamorelibrary.org , ...

8 Family LEGO Club Family LEGO Club 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm We supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity during this open-ended, free-play program. All ages welcome. Sunday, October 8 & November 12 2-3:30 pm No registration , ...
9 Toddler Time Toddler Time 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Mondays at 10 am (No Toddler Time 9/4, 10/30) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required. , ...
10 Baby/Toddler Playgroup Baby/Toddler Playgroup 10:00 am - 10:45 am 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. No , ... SPLAG Teen Advisory Group SPLAG Teen Advisory Group 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm 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 , ... Sycamore Library Board Meeting Sycamore Library Board Meeting 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Our Board of Trustees generally meets at 5:30 pm on the second Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise noted Meetings are held in the Board Room and are open to the public More details HERE , ...
11 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Wednesdays at 10 am. Ages 3-6. No registration required. , ... Books & Barks Books & Barks 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Children entering grades K-5 who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. , ... Mocktails and Murder: A Taste of Poison Mocktails and Murder: A Taste of Poison 6:00 pm Adults are invited to join us for a fascinating program that focuses on taste, science, and true crime. Library staff will teach you how to mix three Fall-themed mocktails. But taste lightly; we make a “killer” drink. Dr. Neil Bradbury will then present findings from his book A Taste of Poison. Learn the symptoms to ex , ...
12 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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 , ... Elder Care Services Walk-In Help Elder Care Services Walk-In Help 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Join Shari Hanson, SHIP Counselor and Information & Assistance Coordinator at Elder Care Services, for a 30 minute one-on-one session to answer your questions regarding: Medicare (Prescription Drug Plans, Supplemental Plans and Medicare Advantage Plans) Medicaid Benefit Access (License Plate Sticker Program) SNAP , ... Computer Classes: Microsoft Excel Part 1 Computer Classes: Microsoft Excel Part 1 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Learn Microsoft Excel in a hands-on setting with Adult Services Staff. Class 1/4. No registration required. , ...
13 Firefighter Storytime Firefighter Storytime 10:00 am - 10:45 am Join us during Fire Prevention Week to share stories about firetrucks and firefighters, visit with Sycamore firefighters and check out their firefighting gear and truck! Children birth – age 5 with caregiver. No registration. , ...
14 Spooky Family Storytime Spooky Family Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am Join us for not-too-scary stories, songs, and rhymes at this slightly spooky storytime for the whole family to enjoy. , ... Tech Help Tech Help 10:00 am - 12:00 pm 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. & , ... Artist-in-Residence Autumn Pastels with Anna Zantout Artist-in-Residence Autumn Pastels with Anna Zantout 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Retired Sycamore Art teacher and lifelong resident Anna Zantout will teach you how to use chalk pastels to create Autumn landscapes. Drop in between 12-4pm to try your hand at using pastels. Join Anna at 2pm for a live painting demonstration of pastel trips and tricks. All ages welcome, no registration required. Atte , ...

15 Family Art Flow: Chalk Pastels Family Art Flow: Chalk Pastels 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm Explore new art mediums and experiment with different techniques using high-quality supplies in this self-guided open studio.  Students in Grades K-2 w/caregiver, Grades 3-5 independently , ...
16 Toddler Time Toddler Time 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Mondays at 10 am (No Toddler Time 9/4, 10/30) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required. , ... Antiques and Collectibles Antiques and Collectibles 6:00 pm Carolyn Law returns for another lecture/demonstration. Focusing on a Halloween theme, she will define and demonstrate antique vs. collectible, discuss the various marketplaces where such items are typically bought/sold, and speak to the changes and trends in markets over time. No registration required. Feel free to b , ...
17 Drop-In Crafts Drop-In Crafts 9:30 am - 11:00 am Drop-In Crafts Stop by 9:30-11 am Sept 1: School Bus Craft Sept 29: Dot Painting Oct 2: Apple Lacing Oct 7: Cotton Ball Tree Oct 17: Paper Plate Bat Nov 4: Turkey Nov 10: Leaf Hedgehogs (4-5:30) , ... Pokémon Pals Pokémon Pals 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Pokémon fans are invited to bring and trade cards with other fans, or just enjoy some games and a craft. Students in Grades K-5. Registration Required For This Event , ... ESL Class ESL Class 6:00 pm Students of all levels can join Jason to learn and build in their understanding of the English language. This bi-monthly course will focus on speaking, conversation, reading, and writing skills. No registration required. , ... Food, Family, and Folktales with Grace Lin-VIRTUAL Food, Family, and Folktales with Grace Lin-VIRTUAL 7:00 pm Join Newbery and Caldecott honoree and New York Times bestselling Grace Lin for an engaging conversation about her journey to become an award-winning author and illustrator. In 2016, Grace’s art was displayed at the White House and Grace, herself, was recognized by President Obama as a Champion of Change for Asian Amer , ...
18 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Wednesdays at 10 am. Ages 3-6. No registration required. , ...
19 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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 , ... Books & Barks Books & Barks 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Children entering grades K-5 who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog. , ...
20 Little Wiggles Baby Storytime Little Wiggles Baby Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am 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 , ... Creepy Campfire @ Sycamore Park District Creepy Campfire @ Sycamore Park District 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm Creepy Campfire returns for a third year of Ghost Stories, Fun, and S’mores! Adults can join Library Staff at Sycamore Park District’s Good Tymes Shelter off Airport Road from 6:30-8:30pm. No registration required. Bring your own camping chairs, blankets, and mug/thermos! , ...
21 Fall Scented Playdough Fall Scented Playdough 9:30 am - 11:00 am Mix together ingredients and fall scents to make your own scented playdough. All ages with caregiver welcome. , ... Art Break Art Break 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ADULT ART BREAK: OPEN ART CREATION 3rd Saturdays · 10am-1pm Stop in to use our array of art supplies to create your own masterpiece to take home. No registration required , ... Dungeons & Dragons Dungeons & Dragons 12:00 pm - 3:30 pm Are you a more-experienced Dungeons & Dragons player who enjoys campaigns? If so, join us for these in-person sessions. For more details and to register, contact josephh@sycamorelibrary.org , ...

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23 Toddler Time Toddler Time 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Mondays at 10 am (No Toddler Time 9/4, 10/30) Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required. , ... Tips & Tricks of Nailing NaNoWriMo Tips & Tricks of Nailing NaNoWriMo 6:00 pm Adults and Teens can join DAWG (DeKalb Area Writers Group) to practice writing exercises, review story and character development, and learn tips and tricks to have a fun and successful NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) this November. No registration required. , ...
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25 Preschool Storytime Preschool Storytime 10:00 am - 10:30 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Wednesdays at 10 am. Ages 3-6. No registration required. , ... Crafty Crew Crafty Crew 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm Crafty Crew: October=Fall Necklace, make a beaded necklace using a variety of pumpkin, Halloween and fall themed beads. Perfect for celebrating all things pumpkin Registration Required For This Event , ...
26 Chair Yoga Chair Yoga 10:30 am - 11:00 am 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 , ... PUMPKIN CELEBRATION! PUMPKIN CELEBRATION! 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm Pumpkin Festival Thursday, October 26 Join us during or after Downtown Trick or Treating to enjoy music, games, treats, drinks from Raising Cane’s, and much more at Sycamore Public Library’s annual Pumpkin Festival Celebration! All ages welcome. No registration required SPONSORED IN PART BY THE FRIENDS OF THE SYCAMORE , ...
27 Friday Night Fright: Film Series Friday Night Fright: Film Series 6:00 pm Adults 18+ can join us after-hours at the Library to watch: SEPT: I Know What You Did Last Summer (R). Brimming with 90’s “it” actors and actresses, this movie reworks a classic urban legend; The Hook. Popcorn and soda are provided. OCT: Halloween (R). 1978 slasher film Halloween (R). Prepare to be scared just in tim , ...
28 LIBRARY CLOSURE LIBRARY CLOSURE All Day SATURDAY OCT 28TH-SUNDAY OCT 29th: CLOSED FOR PUMPKINFEST , ...

29 LIBRARY CLOSURE LIBRARY CLOSURE All Day SATURDAY OCT 28TH-SUNDAY OCT 29th: CLOSED FOR PUMPKINFEST , ...
30 Animal Quest Animal Quest 11:00 am - 12:00 pm No registration required. First come, first serve. All ages with caregiver welcome. Presenters from Animal Quest will share information about a wide-variety of animals including a chinchilla, hedgehog, coatimundi and more and will also offer the chance to see these animals up-close. , ... Last Word Book Club Last Word Book Club 6:30 pm All adults are welcome to attend our book discussions. Copies of the books are available in the Adult Services department prior to each club meeting. Check back for upcoming titles… SEPT: Trust, by Hernan Diaz OCT: The Shadow of the Wind, by Carlos Ruiz Zafon NOV: The Sentence, by Louise Erdrich No registration , ...
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Events

October 2023

History of Homes Part 2

2nd option–History of Homes Part 2

Drop-In Crafts

Monster Masks

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

ESL Class

Preschool Storytime

Key Components for Health and Wellness

Key Components for Health and Wellness

Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones-VIRTUAL

Chair Yoga

Drop-in Computer Help

Little Wiggles Baby Storytime

REACH with Opportunity House

Tree Walk with a Master Arborist

Drop-In Crafts

Dungeons & Dragons

Family LEGO Club

Toddler Time

Baby/Toddler Playgroup

SPLAG Teen Advisory Group

Sycamore Library Board Meeting

Preschool Storytime

Books & Barks

Mocktails and Murder: A Taste of Poison

Chair Yoga

Elder Care Services Walk-In Help

Computer Classes: Microsoft Excel Part 1

Firefighter Storytime

Spooky Family Storytime

Tech Help

Artist-in-Residence Autumn Pastels with Anna Zantout

Family Art Flow: Chalk Pastels

Toddler Time

Antiques and Collectibles

Drop-In Crafts

Pokémon Pals

ESL Class

Food, Family, and Folktales with Grace Lin-VIRTUAL

Preschool Storytime

Chair Yoga

Books & Barks

Little Wiggles Baby Storytime

Creepy Campfire @ Sycamore Park District

Fall Scented Playdough

Art Break

Dungeons & Dragons

Toddler Time

Tips & Tricks of Nailing NaNoWriMo

Preschool Storytime

Crafty Crew

Chair Yoga

PUMPKIN CELEBRATION!

Friday Night Fright: Film Series

LIBRARY CLOSURE

LIBRARY CLOSURE

Animal Quest

Last Word Book Club