Northlake Public Library District

Holiday Movies: The Santa Clause*
2025-12-17 17:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. Snacks and drinks will be provided. Limit 35.

Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk* on a first come first served basis. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time.

Gingerbread House Decoration*
2025-12-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All Ages. Come in and decorate a pre-built gingerbread house with all of your favorite frostings and candies. One gingerbread house per family(child must be present). Supplies will be provided. Limited 40.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will only be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Take and Make Bags
2025-12-22 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-12-29 09:00 - 17:00 | Youth Services Department
Available at the YS Desk. 1 per present child. While supplies last.

Kiddie Countdown*
2025-12-27 11:30 - 12:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All Ages. Ring in the New Year at noon with music, snacks, and a balloon drop. Limit 50.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come, first served basis.

Storytime Fun
2026-01-20 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-27 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-03 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-17 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Stories, songs, and fun.
Tuesdays, Jan. 20-Apr. 21, 10:30-11 a.m. Limit 25.

Craft Time
2026-01-21 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-01-28 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-04 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 3-5. Enjoy fun art projects and crafts.
Wednesdays, Jan. 21-Apr. 22, 10:30-11 a.m. Limit 12.
*No program Feb. 11

Toddler Open Play
2026-01-22 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-01-29 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-05 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-02-12 10:30 - 11:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Jump, bounce, and flip at our open toddler play!
Thursdays, Jan. 22 – Apr. 16, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
*No program Mar. 12. Limit 20.

Tape Resistant Art*
2026-01-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For ages 8-13. Use tape to create patterns before painting a winter snow storm, then remove the tape to reveal the design.
Saturday, Jan. 24, 2-3 p.m. Limit 15.
*Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Baby Play
2026-01-26 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-02 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-09 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-02-16 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For babies & caregivers. Music, rhymes, board books, and toys for the little ones to play.
Mondays, Jan. 26 – Apr. 20, 10:30-11 a.m. Limit 25.

Family Zumba*
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children under 13 years old. A fun and energizing workout for you and your family.
Tuesdays, 1/27, 2/10, 2/24, 3/10, 4/7, 4/21. 6-7 p.m. Limit 25.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Snowman Slime*
2026-01-31 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages: 6-13. Make some chilly Snowman Slime for the winter season!
Saturday, Jan. 31, 2-3 p.m. Limit 15.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

Little Craft Bags
2026-02-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-09 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-02-16 09:00 - 17:00 | Youth Services Department
For ages 0-5. Pick-up a bag at the YS Desk to make a small craft at home. 1 per present child. While supplies last.
Mondays, Feb. 2-Apr. 20

DIY Valentines*
2026-02-11 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. Make a special gift for a loved one. We will provide the supplies.
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 6-7 p.m. Limit 20.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.

DIY Dreamcatchers*
2026-02-14 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. Make your own dreamcatcher.
Saturday, Feb. 14, 2-3 p.m. Limit 15.
Wristbands are required for programs marked with an asterisk*. Wristbands will be given out 30 minutes prior to the program start time on a first come first served basis.
