National Puzzle Day All ages Sunday, January 29 1-4 pm No registration Help us celebrate National Puzzle Day by dropping by the Youth & Teen Services Department to help put together a variety of puzzles. Want to keep the fun going? Check out a circulating puzzle from our puzzle box.
Toddler & Preschool Art Monday, December 19: Snow Globe Tuesday, January 3: Winter Hat Wednesday, February 1: Pete the Cat 9:30-11 am No registration. Ages 2-6 Drop-in to make a special craft.
NEW LOCATION! Chair Yoga with Kim at the Sycamore Library New Location! Meeting Room 1 at the Sycamore Public Library. Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, participants move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of […]
Learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening. See details for each day's specific class taught. Join Adult Services Staff to learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening at 6:45. Classes move from beginner to intermediate throughout the Fall and Winter. Limited to 10 participants; be sure to register each […]
Little Wiggles (Baby Storytime) Kids birth – 24 months with caregiver 1st & 3rd Friday each month @ 10 am No registration Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories & songs.
All ages are invited to a high-energy performance of African dance and drumming from Chicagoland's Kruccus International.All ages are invited to a high-energy performance of African dance and drumming from Chicagoland's Kruccus International. Audience participation is encouraged. Please register all persons who will be in attendance at this event.Funding for this event is provided by […]
Homeschool Happenings Students in Grades K-5 Mondays, December 5 January 9, February 7 10-11 am Register on Eventbrite (NOTE: Since space will likely be an issue, this can be greatly condensed to just say join homeschooling families for a different activity each month. Contact the YTS Department for more details.) Dec 5th Holiday Party Join us for a nondenominational party […]
Getting to Know Your Library-for Adults Join Adult Services Staff to learn how to use our many services at Sycamore Library on the first Tuesday of every month. You can choose to attend the 3:30pm or the 6:30pm time. Covering topics such as: using our electronic databases, making copies, scanning items, printing, sending a fax, […]
Learn how you can give back! Join the Friends of the Sycamore Library for their monthly meeting, and see how you can be a part of this great group!
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.
Children in grades K-5 who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.Children ages 5 & up who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog for 15 minutes. Our featured dog will be Gabby.
Join us to learn the Why and How of keeping a sketchbook!The purpose of all art is to help us "stop, look, and listen" to our lives. Keeping a sketchbook helps us do that for our own sakes in our busy, anxious lives, & for the sake of those around us. Join us February 8th […]
Join Kwame Alexander, award-winning children's and YA author and poet, for this virtual evening program.Join us for an evening of inspiration and conversation with bestselling and award-winning children’s and young adult author and poet, Kwame Alexander, author of the Newbery Award winning book, The Crossover, Newbery Honor/Caldecott Medal winning book, The Undefeated, The Door of […]
NEW LOCATION! Chair Yoga with Kim at the Sycamore Library New Location! Meeting Room 1 at the Sycamore Public Library. Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, participants move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of […]
In-Person Elder Care Services help, 2nd Thursdays 1-2pm. No registration needed
Learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening. See details for each day's specific class taught. Join Adult Services Staff to learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening at 6:45. Classes move from beginner to intermediate throughout the Fall and Winter. Limited to 10 participants; be sure to register each […]
Musical Mornings Children ages birth – age 3 with caregiver 2nd Fridays, @10am Join local music therapist Angie Carter for a program that encourages play, music and movement while building self-awareness, listening and communication skills. No registration required. Fridays, March 10, April 14, May 12 at 10 am
Tech Help: 30-minute Tech Help Sessions 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. Please call (815) 895-2500 x410 with any questions or for help with registering.
Learn how to recognize common signs, how to approach someone about memory concerns, and the importance of early detection.Alzheimer's and other dementias cause memory, thinking and behavior problems that interfere with daily living. Join us to learn how to recognize common signs of the disease; how to approach someone about memory concerns; the importance of […]
Join us for a discussion of Sharon Draper's book "Stella by Starlight" and learn about some local history connections to events in the book.Join African American community members and staff from the DeKalb County History Center and Sycamore Library for a discussion of Sharon Draper's book "Stella by Starlight" and learn about some local history […]
Watch a classic film on the second Sunday of the month with us! Upcoming movies: February 12: The Philadelphia Story March 12: It Happened One Night April 2: Easter Parade (Moved up one week due to being closed for Easter ) May 14: Rebel Without a Cause Register for reminders HERE
SPLAG TEEN ADVISORY GROUP · 2ND TUESDAYS • 4:30 PM Love the Library? Enjoy volunteering? Join SPLAG (Sycamore Public Library Advisory Group) & meet other like-minded teens who propose teen programming ideas, help shelve library materials & provide assistance with craft prep & youth programming. Email liselu@sycamorelibrary.org for
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! Register on Eventbrite. February: A Lady for a Duke by Alexis Hall March: A Psalm for the Wild-Built by […]
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.
NEW LOCATION! Chair Yoga with Kim at the Sycamore Library New Location! Meeting Room 1 at the Sycamore Public Library. Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, participants move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of […]
Learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening. See details for each day's specific class taught. Join Adult Services Staff to learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening at 6:45. Classes move from beginner to intermediate throughout the Fall and Winter. Limited to 10 participants; be sure to register each […]
Little Wiggles (Baby Storytime) Kids birth – 24 months with caregiver 1st & 3rd Friday each month @ 10 am No registration Introduce your baby to the love of reading with lap-time rhymes, stories & songs.
Fox Valley Astronomical Society is back for another fun Star Party at the Park!Join Mark Wagner and the rest of FVAS to learn about the winter sky over Sycamore and to look through multiple unique styles of telescopes at the stars and planets. Hosted at the Sycamore Park District Community Center, this family-friendly event begins […]
Open Art Creation at the Sycamore Library Take a break from your busy month to create some art at our new monthly program. Visit the library on the 3rd Saturday of the month between 10am-1pm to be inspired. Different types of media, paints, items, and tools will be provided for you each month. What will […]
Join Sycamore Library's adventuring party to explore fantasy worlds together and embark on epic quests... Join in for in-person Dungeons & Dragons, play virtually, or both! Haven’t played before? We can teach you how to play. Saturdays, Dec 3, Jan 7 (in-person at library) Saturdays, December 17, January 21 & February 18 (online via Roll-2o) Sign-up […]
Like doing jigsaw puzzles? Let's play! Tired of the same old puzzles? Let's swap!Adults are invited to join SPL for a jigsaw puzzle party! Teens 12+ are also welcome!Not only will you be able to put together puzzles during this party, you are able to bring old puzzles and exchange them with the puzzles brought […]
Join us for this no school activity. We'll show you how to make a snow globe in a mason jar for the perfect winter craft.
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.
NEW LOCATION! Chair Yoga with Kim at the Sycamore Library New Location! Meeting Room 1 at the Sycamore Public Library. Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, participants move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of […]
Children in grades K-5 who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading to a trained therapy dog.Children ages 5 & up who are reading independently are invited to practice their reading skills by reading aloud to a trained therapy dog for 15 minutes. Our featured dog will be Wesley.
Learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening. See details for each day's specific class taught. Join Adult Services Staff to learn computer basics and Microsoft Suite software every Thursday evening at 6:45. Classes move from beginner to intermediate throughout the Fall and Winter. Limited to 10 participants; be sure to register each […]
Tech Help: 30-minute Tech Help Sessions 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. Please call (815) 895-2500 x410 with any questions or for help with registering.
Join local artist Shannon Erickson to explore Acrylic Fluid Art and make your own!Local artist Shannon Erickson will give a demonstration of her Acrylic Fluid Art technique at 2:00pm, after which participants can make their own mini bloom art. Come by any time between 10 and 4 to see her own pieces, made with the […]
Enjoy a 30 minute concert of berimbau (musical bow), followed by hands-on opportunities to learn more about this unique instrument.Explore the unique music of the berimbau, the musical bow, and learn about its traditions and practices in Brazil and its African relatives. Attendees will be treated to a 30-minute concert, followed by hands-on opportunities to […]
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.
Do you love to read and talk about books? So do we! Join us for our monthly book club, Last Word, to chat and share on the last Monday of every month (except on holidays) at 6:30pm CST. Stop by the Adult Reference desk on the 2nd floor or call us to pick up your copy […]
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.
Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach, author of Fuzz.Experience an entertaining and hilarious evening with New York Times best-selling science author, Mary Roach, author of Fuzz. Roach will discuss her frank approach to science, the importance of humor, and explore the weird, wonderful world in which […]
NEW LOCATION! Chair Yoga with Kim at the Sycamore Library New Location! Meeting Room 1 at the Sycamore Public Library. Chair Yoga is an exercise program for seniors or anyone with health challenges. Using chair support, participants move through a series of seated and standing yoga and stretching poses designed to increase flexibility, range of […]
Computer Classes: Mouse & KeyboardLearn how to left-click, right-click, double click, use basic command keys, and navigate various areas of the keyboard in this class.Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
Dungeons & Dragons Students in Grades 6-12 Saturdays, March 4 & May 6 (in-person at library) Saturdays, March 18 & April 15 (online via Roll-20) Join in for in-person Dungeons & Dragons, play virtually, or both! Sign-up on Eventbrite to get more details. Haven’t played before? We can teach you how to play.
Aldo Leopold Week: Green Fire Film Viewing and Discussion with Land Ethic Leader Terese D.Celebrate famed wildlife ecologist and land ethic conservationist Aldo Leopold during Aldo Leopold Week from March 3rd-12th. Join Sycamore Library and local Land Ethic Leader Terese D. at 2pm for a viewing of the film Green Fire followed by an in-person […]
