Cardboard Challenge*
2026-04-01 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. Let’s use our imaginations and create with cardboard!
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 2-3 p.m. Limit 30.
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.

Glow in the Dark Sip & Paint*
2026-04-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. A unique Neon Sip & Paint Experience in the dark.
Wednesday, Apr. 1, 6-7 p.m. Limit 30.
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.

Toddler Open Play
2026-04-02 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-09 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-16 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-04-23 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.

Pizza & Zootopia 2*
2026-04-02 14:00 - 15:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All Ages. Enjoy pizza and watch a movie. Movie TBD.
Tuesday, Apr. 2, 2-3:30 p.m. Limit 40.
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.

Bottled Senses*
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 8-13. Capture movement, light, and calm by creating your own sensory bottle.
Thursday, Apr. 2, 6-7 p.m. Limit 30.
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.

Spring Putt-Putt Golf
2026-04-03 13:00 - 15:00 | Middle Zone – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Have fun playing a mini putt-putt golf game around the Youth Department.
For children ages 5-13.

Little Craft Bags
2026-04-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-13 09:00 - 17:00, 2026-04-20 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

Baby Play
2026-04-06 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-20 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.

Storytime Fun
2026-04-07 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-14 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Family Zumba*
2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 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.

Craft Time
2026-04-08 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-15 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-04-22 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

Chicken Hatch*
2026-04-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. We are hatching chickens! Learn about chick development and hatching here at the library.
Wednesday, Apr. 8, 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.

Pokemon Club*
2026-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 8-13. Calling all Pokemon Trainers, join our Pokémon Club! You can trade, battle, and catch ‘em all with new friends!
Saturdays, Feb. 21, Mar. 28, Apr. 11, 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.

Puffy Paint Art*
2026-04-18 14:00 - 15:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 6-13. Create puffy paint and some spring window clings!
Saturday, Apr. 18, 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.

Clay Wars*
2026-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 9-13. May the best clay sculptor win.
Monday, Apr. 20, 6-7 p.m. Limit 10.
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.

Dia de los Niños
2026-04-25 13:00 - 15:00 | Youth Services Department
Join us in the Children’s Department to celebrate Children’s Book Day. We will have goodie bags, pan dulce, free books provided by the Kiwanis Club, and a performance by Pocket Circus!
Saturday, Apr. 25, 1-3 p.m.
No registration required.

Story & Craft
2026-05-01 08:00 - 17:00 | IL
Ages 5-13. Enjoy a story with a themed craft.
Wednesdays, June 10-July 29, 10:30-11 a.m. Limit 15.

Planting Day
2026-05-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Youth Services Department
Help us get our library garden started for the summer. All are welcome.
Monday, May 11, 10 a.m. Limit 15.

Middle School Volunteers
2026-05-29 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
Students in grades 6–8 can apply to become summer volunteers by completing the Middle School Volunteer application. All selected volunteers are required to attend an orientation on Friday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m. If you have any questions, please visit the Youth Department.
