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.
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.
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 […]
Art Flow Sunday, March 5: Air-Dry Clay Sunday, April 23: Oil Pastels 2-4 pm Grades 2-8 on own, Grades K-1 w/adult No registration required Drop into the Activity Room in Youth Services each month to explore new art mediums and experiment with different techniques using high-quality supplies!
Computer Classes: Using Your PC Learn basics like how to start your computer, create, save and modify files or folders, and keep your documents organized in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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.
Homeschool Happenings Students in Grades K-5 Mondays, March 6, April 3 & May 1 10-11 am Register on Eventbrite Join homeschooling families for a different activity each month. Contact the YTS Department for more details.
Come play Mah Jongg with us! Learn to play Mah Jongg; a fun, fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles. Joyce Mathey, member of National Mah Jongg League, will teach you to play using the American Mahjongg league rules and a card of Standard Hands, against which all games are played. First Mondays will be for […]
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.
Presented by Sons of the Union Veterans Camp #49Nationally recognized Civil War authorities Dennis Maher & Tom Oestreicher, and Lt. Colonel Lars Jacobson, will present an account of the battles and campaigns in which 2,391 “Boys in Blue” from DeKalb County participated in during the war. Register on Eventbrite to receive reminder emails.
Toddler & Preschool Art Ages 2-6 Thursday, March 9: Rainbow Craft Tuesday, April 4: Lunch Bag Animals Monday, April 10: Syringe Painting Wednesday, May 17: Finger-painting 9:30-11 am No registration Drop-in to create a special craft or masterpiece.
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
Computer Classes: Using Your PC Learn basics like how to start your computer, create, save and modify files or folders, and keep your documents organized in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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
Adults 21+ can join Sycamore Library and Whiskey Acres for a fun and free Celtic Celebration!Sláinte Shindig: Adults 21+ can join Sycamore Library and Whiskey Acres for a fun and free Celtic Celebration on Friday March 10th. With specialty cocktails, a BOGO tour & tasting deal, the Dirty Bird 815 food truck, and the sweet […]
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.
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
Enjoy an interactive concert with NIU's Thai Music Ensemble. All ages are welcome.Enjoy an interactive concert with NIU's Thai Music Ensemble. All ages are welcome. This concert is made possible with the generous support of a grant from the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund.
Computer Classes: Internet Essentials Learn basic internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, and stay safe while searching the internet in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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.
Come play Mah Jongg with us! Learn to play Mah Jongg; a fun, fascinating, rummy-like game played with tiles. Joyce Mathey, member of National Mah Jongg League, will teach you to play using the American Mahjongg league rules and a card of Standard Hands, against which all games are played. First Mondays will be for […]
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 […]
Computer Classes: Internet Essentials Learn basic internet terminology, how to navigate a browser, locate a website, identify common domains, and stay safe while searching the internet in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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.
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 […]
Friends of the Sycamore Library will be collecting gently used items for their Spring Book Sale! Clear out your bookshelves and help your community at the same time! Bring your gently-used books, audiobooks, DVDs, CDs, and LPs to the Sycamore Public LIbrary on Saturday, March 18, 2023 from 10 a.m. until 4 4 p.m. Volunteers […]
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.
Are you the greatest teen LEGO builder in Sycamore? Come test your skills against other LEGO enthusiasts. For youth in grades 6-12.Are you the greatest teen LEGO builder in Sycamore? Come test your skills against other LEGO enthusiasts. Participants will have 90 minutes to build a creation of their choice using only the provided bricks. […]
LEGO Club All ages Sundays, March 19 & April 16 2-4 pm No registration Drop in anytime and have a family LEGO-building session. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity during this open-ended free play program.
Computer Classes: Email for Beginners Learn to create a free Microsoft Outlook email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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.
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.
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.
Make a cute carrot treat box, perfect for Easter!New! Third and Fourth Wednesday of the month.Adults can work with Tammy to create a cute Carrot Treat Box perfect for Easter. Limited space available please register ahead on Eventbrite or call x410 for a guaranteed spot. Please sign up for only one date.
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: Email for Beginners Learn to create a free Microsoft Outlook email account and use its features to send, receive, and organize email messages in this class. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
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.
Computer Classes: Windows 10 Basics Learn how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
Drop in Craft: Paper Bag Bunny Ages 2-6 Monday, March 27 9:30-11 am No registration Drop in and make your own paper bag bunny.
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 […]
Celebrate the release of Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea! For students in grades 2-5.Looking for something to do over spring break? Join us to celebrate the release of Twenty Thousand Fleas Under the Sea and create your own original comic. All attendees will also be entered into a drawing for a chance to win […]
Learn about history, women silversmiths, and identifying silver antiques with Carolyn Law!Celebrate Women’s History Month by learning about the surprising role women played as silversmiths during the 17th century in both England and America. Local personal property appraiser Carolyn Law will trace this long and remarkable history of women in silver, from entrepreneurs to artists, […]
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: Windows 10 Basics Learn how to navigate the Windows 10 interface, locate and manage your files, and customize your preferences. Laptops provided. You can also bring your own PC laptop with charging cord.
Friends of the Library Book Sale Come browse & purchase a wide selection of gently-used, bargain-priced books, audiobooks, & more! Friday, March 31-Saturday, April 1
Bring a stuffed animal friend to storytime, then leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover with other stuffies! For kids ages 4-6.Bring your favorite stuffed animal friend and enjoy some stories together, then leave them at the library overnight for a sleepover with other stuffies. What will they get up to? All stuffed […]