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LEGO Club-Family Program
LEGO Club-Family Program
Come on in and have a family lego building session.We supply the legos. You supply the creativity. This time is not structured. It is free play - create whatever you want!
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Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series Current and Past Sessions Begin or continue your Tai-Chi practice by learning the Sun 73 Series and Qi Gong Series through Sycamore Library's monthly virtual Tai-Chi program. These videos cover all of the past and present Sycamore Library Series. Scroll to the bottom of your confirmation email to find the […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mondays, June 6 – Monday, August 8 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.
Books & Barks
Books & Barks
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 Simon.
Book Look Book Club
Book Look Book Club
Sycamore Library 's Monthly Book Club! Do you love to read and talk books? So do we! Join us for our monthly book club 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 […]
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Teen Program: Paper Mache Cacti
Teen Program: Paper Mache Cacti
Get your hands a little dirty and have fun creating your own easy-to-care-for paper mache cactus!
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Teen Program: Paper Mache Cacti (4:45 – 6:15 pm session)
Teen Program: Paper Mache Cacti (4:45 – 6:15 pm session)
Get your hands a little dirty and have fun creating your own easy-to-care-for paper mache cactus!
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Concert in the Garden with Folk duo Andy & Judy
Concert in the Garden with Folk duo Andy & Judy
Come by to hear Andy & Judy Daigle perform classic and original folk music!New England natives Andy & Judy Daigle have been featured on popular folk music radio programs, in costal and Midwest tours, and in festivals and libraries. Andy & Judy do a masterful job of involving the audience in their performances. Their songwriting […]
2 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Sheep Herding at Heatherhope Farm
Sheep Herding at Heatherhope Farm
Sheep Dog Herding Demonstration by Heatherhope FarmThe Seraphine family will demonstrate how their border collie, Betty, herds their sheep and Bilbo, a Great Pyrenees, guards the flock. Please register all family members who will attend this event.
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Preschool Program: Fireworks in a Jar
Preschool Program: Fireworks in a Jar
Make your own safe "fireworks" in a jarLearn about density while making your own safe "fireworks" in a jar. All preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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Healthy Living: Cooking Demo Live Watch Party
Healthy Living: Cooking Demo Live Watch Party
Make a delectable treat for the 4th of July with Chef Christo, in this live interactive program. Join us to learn about research in the areas of diet and nutrition, exercise, cognitive activity and social engagement, and use hands-on tools to help you incorporate these recommendations into a plan for healthy aging. Followed by Chef […]
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ILP: An Evening with Michelle Zauner
ILP: An Evening with Michelle Zauner
An Evening with Michelle Zauner, Author of Crying in H Mart, in Conversation with Jessica HopperRESCHEDULED TO JUNE 30THMichelle Zauner, the indie rock star of Japanese Breakfast fame, discusses her music career and her bestselling book Crying in H Mart. Her memoir about growing up Korean American, losing her mother, and forging her own identity […]
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Little Wiggles
Little Wiggles
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.
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LIBRARY CLOSED
Sycamore Library will be CLOSED Sunday, July 3-Monday, July 4. In observance of the Fourth of July holiday
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1 event,
Tech Tuesdays: Tech Skills Workshops
Tech Tuesdays: Tech Skills Workshops
Monthly Tech Skills Workshops Join Sycamore Library Staff the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3pm for Tech Tuesdays! Covering topics such as: using the internet, getting familiar with the computer, learning your smart phone, and using software and applications, each month will teach you new tech skills in an interactive & hands-on way. Our […]
3 events,
Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Books & Barks
Books & Barks
Children entering 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 Simon.
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Cookbook Club: Summer Side Dishes
Cookbook Club: Summer Side Dishes
Join us for our quarterly cook book club to try a new recipe and review it potluck style!This month: Summer Side Dishes! Visit the library to choose a themed cookbook to make your dish, or bring your own!
2 events,
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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Teen Program: Geocaching
Teen Program: Geocaching
Search for caches with hidden treasureCalling all teens entering grades 6-12! Grab your cell phone and join NIU Outdoor Adventures staff at the Sycamore Forest Preserve as you search for caches with hidden treasure.
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Musical Mornings with Angie Carter
Musical Mornings with Angie Carter
Join music therapist Angie Carter for this special circle-time program that encourages play while building listening and movement skills. Join music therapist Angie Carter for this special circle-time program that encourages play while building self-awareness & awareness of others, listening, communication and movement skills. Ages 0-3 with an adult caregiver. Weather permitting, we will meet […]
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Sidewalk Chalk Art
Sidewalk Chalk Art
Saturday, July 9 @ 11 am – 12:30 pm Weather-permitting, join members of SPLAG, the library’s teen advisory group, to collaborate on some fun chalk art outside the library. All ages welcome. No registration
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Classic Movie Club
Classic Movie Club
Come by the library and watch a classic film on the second Sunday of the month. Seniors and adults of all ages can come by the Sycamore Public Library to watch a classic movie, learn about books to read that pair with the movie, and participate in a short activity. Popcorn will be provided! July: […]
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Squirt Gun Painting (2 PM)
Squirt Gun Painting (2 PM)
Create your own unique piece of art on our patio using paint & a squirt gun! Kids of all ages with adult caregiver welcome.Create your own unique piece of art on our patio using paint & a squirt gun! Kids of all ages with adult caregiver welcome. Please register all family members who will be […]
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Squirt Gun Painting (3 PM)
Squirt Gun Painting (3 PM)
Create your own unique piece of art on our patio using paint & a squirt gun. All ages with an adult caregiver welcome.Create your own unique piece of art on our patio using paint & a squirt gun. All ages with an adult caregiver welcome.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series Current and Past Sessions Begin or continue your Tai-Chi practice by learning the Sun 73 Series and Qi Gong Series through Sycamore Library's monthly virtual Tai-Chi program. These videos cover all of the past and present Sycamore Library Series. Scroll to the bottom of your confirmation email to find the […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mondays, June 6 – Monday, August 8 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.
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Teen Program: Sand Art
Teen Program: Sand Art
Create your own unique sand artStudents entering grades 6-12 are invited to create their own unique sand art.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Mondays, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 18, August 1 & 15 @ 3:30-5:30 pm Students in Grades 6-12 . Advance registration required. Join in for virtual Dungeons & Dragons! Simply create your account at roll20.net and email josephh@sycamorelibrary.org for the registration link to join the fun! Haven’t played before? We’ll be starting a […]
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K-2 Crew: LOL
K-2 Crew: LOL
Funny stories, games and a craft.Students entering grades K-2 are invited to join Miss Lisel for funny stories, games and a craft that are sure to make you LOL.
SPLAG Teen Advisory
SPLAG Teen Advisory
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
Book Queeries
Book Queeries
LGBTQA+ Friendly Book Club 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! Register on Eventbrite to receive your Zoom link. June: Under the Whispering Door by TJ Klune July: Be Gay […]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Solar Ovens- Family Program
Solar Ovens- Family Program
Make your own solar oven, then test it out to make a tasty treat...Learn how light can reflect and concentrate heat in one place by making your own solar oven, then test it out to make a tasty treat.
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Colorful Gardens: with Master Gardener Kay Robinson
Colorful Gardens: with Master Gardener Kay Robinson
Learn how to keep your garden colorful with a blend of annuals and perennials.Kay Robinson is back for another wonderful gardening program!
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Sand Art (10 AM)-Family Program
Sand Art (10 AM)-Family Program
Create unique camp-themed sand art...Create your own unique piece of camp-themed sand art. Please register each participant who will be making sand art.
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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Sand Art (11am)-Family Program
Sand Art (11am)-Family Program
Create your own unique piece of camp-themed sand art.Create your own unique piece of camp-themed sand art. Please register all persons who will be making the craft.
Elder Care Services Partnership
Elder Care Services Partnership
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 LIHEAP (Energy Assistance and Weatherization) Other cost saving programs and to provide […]
Virtual Caregivers Support Group: with the Alzheimer’s Association
Virtual Caregivers Support Group: with the Alzheimer’s Association
An open-ended opportunity to share, connect and confide with fellow members of the community. Join Cindy Johnston from the Alzheimer's Association for confidential support and conversation discussing caring for someone with Dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Takes place virtually every second Thursday of the month from 6:00-7:30pm. Monthly meetings will be held virtually to facilitate privacy […]
Family Concert with Leonardo
Family Concert with Leonardo
Thursday, July 14 @ 7 pm Good Tymes Shelter. No registration required. All ages welcome! Bring your dancing shoes and best guitar moves and join Leonardo for a high energy program with plenty of sing-alongs. In the event of inclement weather, the concert will be held at the Sycamore Park District Good Tymes Shelter, 940 […]
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Little Wiggles
Little Wiggles
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.
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Books & Barks
Books & Barks
Children entering 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.
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LEGO Club-Family Program
LEGO Club-Family Program
Come on in and have a family LEGO building session. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity during this open-ended free play programCome on in and have a family LEGO building session. We supply the LEGOs, you supply the creativity during this open-ended free play program
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series Current and Past Sessions Begin or continue your Tai-Chi practice by learning the Sun 73 Series and Qi Gong Series through Sycamore Library's monthly virtual Tai-Chi program. These videos cover all of the past and present Sycamore Library Series. Scroll to the bottom of your confirmation email to find the […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mondays, June 6 – Monday, August 8 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Live Zoom with Breathe Life Tai Chi
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Live Zoom with Breathe Life Tai Chi
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Live Zoom Session: Learn live with Erica Bough Join us live via Zoom at 10:30am CST (Chicago, USA) to learn with Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi. Start your morning with breathing and relaxation via Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercises. What is Qi Gong? This low impact experience will have […]
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Mondays, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 18, August 1 & 15 @ 3:30-5:30 pm Students in Grades 6-12 . Advance registration required. Join in for virtual Dungeons & Dragons! Simply create your account at roll20.net and email josephh@sycamorelibrary.org for the registration link to join the fun! Haven’t played before? We’ll be starting a […]
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Family Storytime at DeKalb County History Center
Family Storytime at DeKalb County History Center
Friday, June 10 & Tuesday, July 19 @ 10 am Join Miss Megan on the lawn at DeKalb County History Museum for stories, rhymes & songs. Bring a blanket to sit on. Ages 2-6 . No registration required.
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Elementary Program: Watercolor Jellyfish
Elementary Program: Watercolor Jellyfish
Join Miss Olivia to create your own unique jellyfish painting with watercolors!
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Elementary Program: Watercolor Jellyfish (4:15-5:15 session)
Elementary Program: Watercolor Jellyfish (4:15-5:15 session)
Join Miss Olivia to create your own unique jellyfish painting with watercolors!
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Books & Barks
Books & Barks
Children entering 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.
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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Toddler & Preschool String Art
Toddler & Preschool String Art
Friday, July 22 @ 9:30-11 am Stop by the library to create your own unique art with string. Ages 2-6 . No registration.
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Sensory Bottles- Family Program
Sensory Bottles- Family Program
Create your own unique sensory bottle...For children ages 2-6 with a caregiver. Join Miss Sarah to create your own unique sensory bottle that is beautiful, mesmerizing and calming.
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Make Your Own Lei
Sunday, July 24 – Saturday, July 30 No registration required. All ages welcome. While supplies last, drop into the Youth & Teen Services Department to make your own lei.
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series Current and Past Sessions Begin or continue your Tai-Chi practice by learning the Sun 73 Series and Qi Gong Series through Sycamore Library's monthly virtual Tai-Chi program. These videos cover all of the past and present Sycamore Library Series. Scroll to the bottom of your confirmation email to find the […]
3 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mondays, June 6 – Monday, August 8 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.
Book Look Book Club
Book Look Book Club
Sycamore Library 's Monthly Book Club! Do you love to read and talk books? So do we! Join us for our monthly book club 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 […]
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Concert at the Library: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra
Concert at the Library: Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra
Come hear the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra at the Sycamore Public Library!Stop inside Sycamore Library to view the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra as they perform a showcase of music featuring a full range of ukuleles – from the soprano to the U-Bass. The fully orchestrated arrangements cover a variety of genres and eras. Come see […]
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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LED Fireflies
LED Fireflies
Make your own light up firefly craft...Students entering grades K-5 are invited to join Miss Hester to make their own light up firefly craft.
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SUMMER READING EXTRAVAGANZA
SUMMER READING EXTRAVAGANZA
Celebrate the end of the Sycamore Library’s Summer Reading Challenge at this fun-filled extravaganza! Join us for music, delicious treats from Culver’s and Country Store & Catering, games for the whole family, and top it all off by cooling down at Splash Fountain Splashpad! Everyone is welcome, no registration required. For information about participating in […]
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1 event,
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series with Erica Bough
Tai-Chi/Qi Gong Monthly Video Series Current and Past Sessions Begin or continue your Tai-Chi practice by learning the Sun 73 Series and Qi Gong Series through Sycamore Library's monthly virtual Tai-Chi program. These videos cover all of the past and present Sycamore Library Series. Scroll to the bottom of your confirmation email to find the […]
2 events,
Toddler Time
Toddler Time
Mondays, June 6 – Monday, August 8 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Children 18 months – age 3 with caregiver. No registration required.
Dungeons & Dragons
Dungeons & Dragons
Mondays, June 6 & 20, July 11 & 18, August 1 & 15 @ 3:30-5:30 pm Students in Grades 6-12 . Advance registration required. Join in for virtual Dungeons & Dragons! Simply create your account at roll20.net and email josephh@sycamorelibrary.org for the registration link to join the fun! Haven’t played before? We’ll be starting a […]
2 events,
Tech Tuesdays: Tech Skills Workshops
Tech Tuesdays: Tech Skills Workshops
Monthly Tech Skills Workshops Join Sycamore Library Staff the 1st Tuesday of each month at 3pm for Tech Tuesdays! Covering topics such as: using the internet, getting familiar with the computer, learning your smart phone, and using software and applications, each month will teach you new tech skills in an interactive & hands-on way. Our […]
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Teen Program: Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
Teen Program: Stand-Up Paddleboard Yoga
Learn how to stand-up paddleboard!Learn how to stand-up paddleboard and relax and unwind as you experience yoga while floating in the Sycamore Pool. Equipment provided.
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Preschool Storytime
Preschool Storytime
Wednesdays, June 8 – August 10 @ 10 am Drop into the Youth Services Department to enjoy storytime with Miss Megan. Ages 3-6. No registration required.
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Ancient Egypt: Unwrapping The Mummy Live Watch Party
Ancient Egypt: Unwrapping The Mummy Live Watch Party
Join Marisa Horowitz-Jaffe, Egyptologist Educator, behind the scenes of the Mummy movie and unwrap the true history of Egypt. In preparation for our movie in the park, The Mummy (1999), adults can join Marisa Horowitz-Jaffe, Egyptologist Educator, to dive behind the scenes of this beloved movie and unwrap the true history of Egypt, Imhotep, and […]
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Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga at the Park District
Chair Yoga, or ChYoga, 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 movement and balance. Please cancel if you are no longer able to attend. (Sycamore Public Library and Sycamore […]
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Books & Barks
Books & Barks
Children entering 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.
1 event,
Little Wiggles
Little Wiggles
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.