Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat: 9am-5pm, Tue & Thur: 12pm-8pm | Closings
*Computers, printers & faxing services shut down 10 minutes before library closing.
During Open Hours
December 1, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 2, 2023
The 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.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
December 2, 2023
Join us for a merry morning with activities, story time and snacks with Santa! *Please bring your own camera. FULL*
During Open Hours
December 3, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 4, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
During Open Hours
December 4, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 5, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
4:00 PM
December 5, 2023
Bring your imagination and join the library for a fun building challenge. LEGOS provided.
During Open Hours
December 5, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 6, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
11:00 AM
December 6, 2023
This course presents sending electronic greeting cards, creating wish lists, and generating and managing an online secret Santa gift exchange.
7:00 PM (VIA ZOOM)
December 6, 2023
Lori 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.
During Open Hours
December 6, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 7, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
During Open Hours
December 7, 2023
The 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.
1:00 PM
December 7, 2023
Join 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.
During Open Hours
December 8, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
During Open Hours
December 8, 2023
The 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.
4:00 PM
December 8, 2023
Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
December 9, 2023
Join 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.
During Open Hours
December 9, 2023
Visit Children’s World and create an ornament for the library Tree and another to take home.
During Open Hours
December 9, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 10, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 11, 2023
The 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.
10:30 AM
December 11, 2023
Enjoy a short tale while having fun mixing shapes to build a Tangram puzzle.
4:00 PM
December 12, 2023
Enjoy listening to a Gingerbread story while strolling through the library, followed by refreshments and a special activity.
During Open Hours
December 12, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 13, 2023
The 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.
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
December 14, 2023
We are celebrating the holidays with a Christmas decoration. We will be making a folded book Christmas tree. FULL*
During Open Hours
December 14, 2023
The 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.
During Open Hours
December 15, 2023
The 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.
4:00 PM
December 15, 2023
Join the library for a set of themed stories while enjoying snacks!
VIA ZOOM
December 16, 2023
Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet .
11:00 AM
December 16, 2023
Learn how to decorate a holiday themed cake with Pastry chef Fran Hargadon. All supplies for decorating a small cake will be provided. FULL*
During Open Hours
December 16, 2023
The 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.
VIA ZOOM
December 17, 2023
Experience The Nutcracker at Home! Watch a Recording of the Famous Ballet .
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
December 18, 2023
Visit 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.
4:00 PM
December 19, 2023
Kids will complete a canvas masterpiece following step by step instruction. All supplies will be provided by the library. FULL*
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
December 21, 2023
Make a bracelet that serves a purpose. This month’s craft will be a DIY fidget bracelet.
1:00 PM
December 21, 2023
Join 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.
1:00 PM
December 23, 2023
Join 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.
LIBRARY CLOSED
December 25, 2023
The library will be closed Monday, December 25th in observance of Christmas Day.
11:30 AM
December 29, 2023
Get 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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