The Elm Leaf

Felt Keychain Kit

Monday, June 5 | Grades 9-12 | R

This kit has everything you need to sew a cute peach keychain! Pick up your kit in the Youth Department starting June 5. While supplies last.

Spark Change: Bee Nest

Wednesday, June 7, 3-4pm | Grades 9-12 | R

Build your own bee nest(s) for solitary bees and learn about conservation changes you can make in your community!

Henna: History and Demo

Thursday, June 8, 4-5:30pm | Grades 6-12 | R

Learn about the history of henna and how to create designs with henna cones, including basic outlines and practice!

Keychain Pride Craft

Monday, June 19, 4-5pm | Grades 9-12 | R

Learn how to make a beaded keychain that represents you! All supplies provided.

Hugo's Elvis Tribute Concert

Monday, June 5, 7pm | In-Person Presenter

We kick off our Summer Reading Program “Find Your Voice” with Chicagoland’s most charismatic Elvis tribute artist, Hugo Colin. Enjoy a dynamic performance with an exciting collection of Elvis’s greatest rock ‘n roll hits! Elvis and 1950’s attire welcome! R

Chicago’s Riverview Park

Thursday, June 8, 7pm | In-Person Speaker

Historian Leslie Goddard, Ph.D. shares a look back at one of Chicago’s best loved amusement parks, from its opening in 1904 to its sudden closing in 1967. R

Duncan Hines: More than Cake Mix

Monday, June 12, 1pm | In-Person Speaker

Writer and food and history enthusiast Amy Gail Hansen shares an in-depth look at this Chicago-based traveling salesman’s fascinating life and legacy. R

Braiding Sweetgrass: Robin Wall Kimmerer

Wednesday, June 21, 7pm | Virtual Speaker

Award winning author and botanist shares her unique perspective on the interconnectedness of humans and nature, inspiring us to make positive changes within our

Summer Reading Opening Day! Brent Allan: Comedy, Magic, and More!

Monday, June 5, 3-4pm | All ages | R

Get ready to be entertained with wacky magic, dangerous stunts, and general weirdness!

Furry Friend Sleepover

Drop-off, Tuesday, June 6, 10am-6pm | NR
Pickup, Wednesday, June 7, 12-8pm | NR

Tuesday Tales

Tuesdays, June 6, 13 and 27, 11-11:15am | Birth-Grade K
w/adult | NR

Sign Language Songs

Friday, June 9 and 23, 11-11:15am | Birth-Age 6 w/adult | R

Scales & Tales Traveling Zoo

Wednesday, June 7, 3-4pm | All ages | R

Join us to learn and interact with Beth Wagner’s animal friends.

Young Artists Workshop: Aztec Sun Designs

Friday, June 9, 4-5:30pm | Grades 3-8 | R

Summer Poetry Jam

Thursday, June 29, 6:30-7:15pm | Grades 1-6 | R

Tech Talk

Embroidery @ the Library

Tuesday, June 13, 7-8:30pm

Bring your embroidery dreams to life with the Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine w/ 240 stitches and multiple hoops. Learn to change thread, change hoops, use built in designs, and load your own creations from Ink/Stitch! R

Ink/Stitch 101

Tuesday, June 20, 7-8:30pm

Learn to use Ink/Stitch, a free extension for Inkscape, to design projects for our Brother SE1900 Embroidery Machine. R

Intro to 3D Printing

Tuesday, June 27, 7-8pm

This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the library, and even where you can learn to make your own 3D prints! R