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Monday August 4 4:00pm CDT
Spice Club
Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a packet full of recipes, cookbook recommendations, as well as some history and cultural context......More
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Tuesday August 5 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Intro to Video Editing
Learn how to edit videos together, create photo slideshows, add music to videos, and other basic editing skills. We will be using Adobe Premiere Pro to edit our videos. This class is beginner friendly and no prior knowledge is necessary.Please bring a flash drive with v......More
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Tuesday August 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Seas the Day! Beach House Craft
Get ready for High Tides and Good Vibes as we create 3 unique beach houses as a table top decoration. We will paint decorate wood house them with ocean & sea embellishments as well as starfish, shells and nautical or coastal scrapbook paper. Please join us as we discove......More
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Wednesday August 6 5:00pm - Tuesday August 26 8:00pm CDT
Summer Visual Art Showcase Exhibition
View this years submissions on our Lobby Bookcase display!Summer Visual Art ShowcaseSubmissions Accepted: Starting July 1Artwork Must Be Received: By August 1Gallery Exhibition: From August 6 – August 26Gallery Reception: Thursday, August 28 at 6:00pm; Meeting Room AB
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Wednesday August 6 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Hawaii Fluid Art: Painting on Canvas
Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own piece of art. Supplies and materials will be provided.
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Wednesday August 6 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Writers, We (Community Group)
Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-pumping action, children's lit., shining sci-fi, poetic pathos-- all genres welcome!The Ne......More
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Thursday August 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Chess for Teens: Open Play
Join us this summer for our brand new Teen Chess Club! Enjoy friendly competition in a relaxed atmosphere and meet other players. The Library will provide several chess sets, but players are encouraged to bring their own. Attendance at all sessions is not required. All ......More
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Thursday August 7 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Knit Happens!
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works? Peek through The Studio's freebie cabinets and yarn swap to see what we've got whenever you're in t......More
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Tuesday August 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
What's Herb Got to Do With It? Cocktails, Mocktails and Infused Water
Join Master Gardener Nancy Kuhajda to learn how to create your own mocktails, cocktails, and infused waters using herbs you can easily grow in your garden or on your kitchen windowsill. From muddling fresh herbs into your drinks to creating refreshing herbal infusions t......More
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Wednesday August 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Fiction Book Club (Community Group)
This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group! Call to reserve a copy of the book, or stop by Patron Services to pick ......More
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Saturday August 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Puzzle Racing: Adult/Teen Teams
On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.There will be two categories: Family Teams & Adult/Teen Teams. The top three teams in each category that finish fast......More
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Saturday August 16 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Puzzle Racing: Family Teams
On your mark, get set, PUZZLE! Come with your team of up to four friends or family members to show off your puzzle-solving skills in this fun competition.There will be two categories: Family Teams & Adult/Teen Teams. The top three teams in each category that finish fast......More
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Monday August 18 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Sewing with Rachael: Cornhole Bag Set
Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.August Project: Cornhole Bag SetSewing machines will be used for thi......More
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Monday August 18 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
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Tuesday August 19 5:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
NLPL 1st Annual Potato Derby
Ages 5-12. Stop into the library anytime starting August 5th to pick your potato racer! Bring home a building kit and put together the best potatomobile the world has ever seen! Race spud-to-spud on August 19th and sMASH the competition to earn awards in these categori......More
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Wednesday August 20 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Let's Sublimate!: Glass Tumblers
Sublimation printing is the process of using heat and pressure to transfer photos and designs onto different materials. We’ll create a design, print it using our Sawgrass500, and heat transfer it onto an item.August Project: Glass Tumblers
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Wednesday August 20 6:00pm - 7:45pm CDT
Writers, We (Community Group)
Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience. Bring your haunting horror, sappy romance, blood-pumping action, children's lit., shining sci-fi, poetic pathos-- all genres welcome!The Ne......More
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Wednesday August 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
BYOB Club: Bring Your Own Book Club at 3 Corners Grill & Tap
Join us every other month for the BYOB (Bring Your Own Book) Book Club for adults: a stress-free book discussion with no required reading! We will talk about books we've recently read or listened to, share ideas for new reads, and enjoy great food and drinks at 3 Corner......More
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Thursday August 21 3:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
I-PASS Assist Info Table
The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived. Plus, you can learn all about the new I-PASS sticker transponders.......More
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Knit Happens!
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works? Peek through The Studio's freebie cabinets and yarn swap to see what we've got whenever you're in t......More