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Events in December 2023
December 1, 2023 (1 event)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 1, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 2, 2023 (2 events)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 2, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
Snacks and Stories with Santa! FULL
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
December 2, 2023Join us for a merry morning with activities, story time and snacks with Santa! *Please bring your own camera. FULL*
December 3, 2023 (1 event)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 3, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 4, 2023 (2 events)
Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 4, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 4, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 5, 2023 (3 events)
Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 5, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Lego Club
4:00 PM
December 5, 2023Bring your imagination and join the library for a fun building challenge. LEGOS provided.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 5, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 6, 2023 (4 events)
Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 6, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Holiday Tech
11:00 AM
December 6, 2023This course presents sending electronic greeting cards, creating wish lists, and generating and managing an online secret Santa gift exchange.
Illinois Libraries Present: Surviving the Holidays with Lori Gottlieb (online via Zoom)!
7:00 PM (VIA ZOOM)
December 6, 2023Lori Gottlieb, New York Times bestselling author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone and co-host of the “Dear Therapists” podcast, joins us for a thought-provoking conversation about mental health in anticipation of the winter holiday season.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 6, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 7, 2023 (3 events)
Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 7, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 7, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
Wii Bowling For Seniors
1:00 PM
December 7, 2023Join in the excitement of Wii Bowling, a virtual bowling game- without the retro shoes or heavy ball! This program is presented in partnership with the Schiller Park Recreation Department and the Schiller Park Public Library.
December 8, 2023 (3 events)
Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 8, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 8, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
Stories And Snacks
4:00 PM
December 8, 2023Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
December 9, 2023 (3 events)
CANCELED: Winter Container Garden
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
December 9, 2023Join us for a seasonal winter container garden program. Peggy Garvin of Garvin Gardens brings fresh greens, decorations, and expertise to create a festive outdoor pot! Please bring your own pruners.
Cost is $25.00. Refreshments will be provided.Drop In Trim the Tree Workshop
During Open Hours
December 9, 2023Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 9, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 10, 2023 (1 event)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 10, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 11, 2023 (2 events)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 11, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
Tangram Tales
10:30 AM
December 11, 2023Enjoy a short tale while having fun mixing shapes to build a Tangram puzzle.
December 12, 2023 (2 events)
FULL: Gingerbread Story Stroll
4:00 PM
December 12, 2023Enjoy listening to a Gingerbread story while strolling through the library, followed by refreshments and a special activity.
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 12, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 13, 2023 (1 event)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 13, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 14, 2023 (2 events)
Adult Craft N’ Creations: FULL
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
December 14, 2023We are celebrating the holidays with a Christmas decoration. We will be making a folded book Christmas tree. FULL*
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 14, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 15, 2023 (2 events)
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 15, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
Stories And Snacks
4:00 PM
December 15, 2023Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
December 16, 2023 (3 events)
Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet.
VIA ZOOM
December 16, 2023Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet .
Let’s Cake Decorate- Holiday Cheer: FULL
11:00 AM
December 16, 2023Learn how to decorate a holiday themed cake with Pastry chef Fran Hargadon. All supplies for decorating a small cake will be provided. FULL*
Letters to Santa
During Open Hours
December 16, 2023The Schiller Park Public Library has a direct line to the North Pole! Children can use the mailbox in Children’s World to send a letter to Santa. Santa will respond to every letter he gets with a special signed by Santa “Nice List” Certificate you'll receive in your very own mailbox! Make sure to put your address on the letter you send.
December 17, 2023 (1 event)
Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet.
VIA ZOOM
December 17, 2023Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet .
December 18, 2023 (1 event)
Toddler Open Play
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
December 18, 2023Visit the Library for a playdate the last Monday of each month! Children and their grownups can stop by for some unstructured playtime, read books, socialize, and make new friends. Toys and refreshments will be provided.
December 19, 2023 (1 event)
Kids Canvas: Fun Frosty Snowman: FULL
4:00 PM
December 19, 2023Kids will complete a canvas masterpiece following step by step instruction. All supplies will be provided by the library. FULL*
December 21, 2023 (2 events)
Get Craftin’ – Teen Craft Club
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
December 21, 2023Make a bracelet that serves a purpose. This month’s craft will be a DIY fidget bracelet.
Wii Bowling For Seniors
1:00 PM
December 21, 2023Join in the excitement of Wii Bowling, a virtual bowling game- without the retro shoes or heavy ball! This program is presented in partnership with the Schiller Park Recreation Department and the Schiller Park Public Library.
December 23, 2023 (1 event)
Movie Afternoon: CANCELLED
1:00 PM
December 23, 2023Join the library and enjoy a newer released movie. B.Y.O.S. -Bring your own snacks! Times posted and movie ratings may vary. THIS EVENT IS CANCELLED.
December 25, 2023 (1 event)
Holiday Closing
LIBRARY CLOSED
December 25, 2023The library will be closed Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day.
December 29, 2023 (1 event)
FULL: Noon Year’s Eve Celebration
11:30 AM
December 29, 2023Get ready for 2024 with a special Noon Year’s Eve Celebration. The library will celebrate with a story, craft, snack, and countdown to ring in the “Noon Year”.
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