What's Happening at Your Local Library?
Schaumburg Township District Library - Hanover Park Branch
Plant a Seed, Read Summer Challenge - May 26 - August 1: Sign up is now available. Participants can come in and pick up a reading log or track their reading progress on Beanstack. If you already have an account from last year, use the same login information. (Hint: Your username is your email or phone number).
Free Summer Meals - June 8 - August 7 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Stop by the library for a free, nutritious lunch. Meals are available to all children 18 and under, Mondays - Fridays, June 8 through August 7.
The Library has partnered with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to be a summer meals distribution site. The federal Summer Meals program requires that children eat their meals on site. Activities will be available for children to enjoy in the Library during meal distribution.
Summer Meals are part of the Summer Food Service Program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture and administered by the Illinois State Board of Education.
Free Job Search Help - June 22 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Stop by the library for free employment and career services with a Resource Specialist from the American Job Center in Wheeling. Staff will be on site offering free job search assistance, resume reviews, interview preparation, and access to employment and training resources. Open to all job seekers, and NO appointment is necessary.
Mentalism and Magic - June 23 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Step into a world where thoughts aren’t just read, they’re anticipated. Magician and mentalist Nick Gasparro hosts an evening that blurs the line between reality and illusion. Minds will be blown, and nothing will ever feel quite certain again. You’ll question what’s possible, and what’s not. Visit the library's website to register.
For more events, visit the Schaumburg Township District Library's website.
Poplar Creek Public Library
Take & Make Craft @ Main Branch - June 1 - June 30: Enjoy a relaxing, all-in-one painting experience from the comfort of your own home. While supplies last. Pick this Take & Make up of Water Color Paint Pallets from Studio1405 on the lower level of the library.
Summer Lunches at the Library @ Main Branch - June 9 - August 13 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Stop by the library to pick up free lunches from the Northern Illinois Food Bank for those under 18. Lunches will be available every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday this summer. Lunches must be eaten on-site. Supplies are limited.
Abigail Adams: From Colony to Constitution @ Main Branch - June 24 - 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Storyteller Megan Wells brings Abigail Adams to life in a performance that blends vivid storytelling with historical insight. Through Adams’ own words and experiences, audiences gain a powerful glimpse into the intellect, humor, and resilience of one of America’s most influential First Ladies. Visit the library's website to register.
Smokey Bear and Woodsy Owl @ Main Branch - June 26 - 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM: Create a poster for a national art contest, facilitated by the Tri-Village Garden Club. Please register children only, not adults. Visit the library's website to register.
For more events, visit the Poplar Creek Public Library's website.