Northlake Public Library District

Open Gaming
2023-03-25 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-04-22 13:30 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Head to the second floor to play Nintendo Switch, PS4, or Xbox One. We even have a newly refreshed collection of games to choose from! Snacks will be provided and one participant will win a $20 gift card. Ages 13-18.

Competitive Pictionary
2023-03-30 18:00 - 19:30 | Second Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Get ready to put your drawing skills to the test with Competitive Pictionary! Join us for a night of fun, laughter, and competition as teams battle it out to see who can work together to guess the most drawings. All skill levels are welcome, and trophies will be awarded to the winning team. So grab some friends and come on in! Ages 13-18.

Karaoke Night
2023-04-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Step up to the microphone and sing the night away! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Ages 13-18.

Fun With Food: Candy Sushi
2023-04-13 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Get ready for a sweet experience at the library! Make your own delicious sushi by swapping out savory for sweet ingredients. It’s the perfect opportunity to try something new, have fun, and satisfy your sweet tooth at the same time. All materials will be provided, so just bring your appetite and creativity! Ages 13-18.

Creative Crafting: Tiny Terrariums
2023-04-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Let’s create some little ecosystems to bring life and joy to your space. Ages 13-18.

Board Games & Pizza
2023-04-27 18:00 - 19:30 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Question: What’s better than playing board games with your friends? Answer: Also getting to eat free pizza. Come to the second floor for fun and full bellies. Bring your own game or pick one of ours.

Creative Crafting: May the 4th Piñatas
2023-05-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Second Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Get ready to celebrate May the 4th in a galaxy not-so-far, far away with our DIY piñatas! It’s a fun and unique way to get in the spirit of ‘May the 4th’ and show off your love of Star Wars. May the force be with you, and may candy be with your piñata. Ages 13-18.

Mini Comic-Con
2023-05-06 13:00 - 15:00 | 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
All ages. POW! BOOM! The Mini Comic Con has arrived at the library. Join us for a comic craft, free comics and some light treats!
Saturday, May 6. 1 – 3 p.m.
No Registration Required.

Fun with Food: Piped Cacti Cupcakes
2023-05-11 18:00 - 19:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Meet up at the library for the perfect chance to hang out with your friends, learn frosting techniques, and indulge in some delicious cacti-inspired cupcakes. All supplies will be provided, so just bring your imagination and get ready to make some seriously sweet creations! Ages 13-18.

Creative Crafting: Mushroom Jars
2023-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Second Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Calling all cottage core lovers! In this creative craft, we’ll use clay to transform small jars into enchanting little mushroom fairy houses. When we’re done, they’ll be adorable, functional, and all yours. Ages 13-18.

Snacks and Studying
2023-05-20 13:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-21 13:00 - 16:30, 2023-05-22 15:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-23 15:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-24 15:00 - 20:30, 2023-05-25 15:00 - 20:30 | Second Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Take advantage of the quiet of the library to study or work on final projects. We’ll provide snacks, beverages, and study supplies to fend off the brain fog of under-fueled studying.

Creative Crafting: Graduation Cap Decorating
2023-05-20 13:30 - 15:30 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Seniors, it’s time to celebrate your graduation in style! Join us for our Graduation Cap Decorating Program at the library and create a cap that represents all your hard work and success. With blank caps provided, you can let your creativity run wild and design a cap that’s uniquely you without breaking your school’s rules on graduation attire. It’s a fun and memorable way to commemorate this momentous achievement. Don’t miss out on this chance to personalize your cap and make it a true work of art! Open to graduating high school seniors.

Creative Crafting: PRIDE Pins
2023-06-08 13:30 - 15:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Let your artistic side shine this Pride Month. Step into a world of endless possibilities as we combine artistry and advocacy. Using the magic of Shrinky Dink material, you’ll transform your ideas into tangible Pride Pins that reflect your personal journey and celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.

Karaoke
2023-06-15 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-13 13:30 - 15:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Channel your inner rockstar! Join us for Karaoke and sing your heart out to your favorite tunes. We’ll provide the microphone, you bring the star power. Don’t be shy, come show us what you’ve got! Snacks will be provided.

Board Games & Pizza
2023-06-17 13:30 - 15:30, 2023-07-08 13:30 - 15:00, 2023-08-10 13:30 - 15:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Pizza and board games, a perfect match. Bring your friends and challenge them to a game of Monopoly, Trouble, Chess, or any other game from our collection. We’ll provide the pizza, you bring your A-game!

Creative Crafting: Rainbow Bookbinding
2023-06-22 13:30 - 15:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Learn a simple bookbinding technique that will allow you to craft beautiful journals bursting with color. Fill the pages with your stories, sketches, and reflections, and let your imagination soar.

Giant Bowling
2023-06-29 13:30 - 15:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Battle your friends in Giant Bowling by using beach ball bowling balls to knock over giant blow up bowling pins! Winner will be crowned Giant Bowling Champion of the summer.

Creative Crafting: Paint by Number
2023-07-06 13:30 - 15:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Join our paint by number program and discover the joy of creating captivating artwork with ease. With numbered sections and a variety of vibrant paints, you’ll experience the thrill of watching your canvas come to life.

Creative Crafting: Edible Sculptures
2023-07-20 13:30 - 15:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Unleash your inner sculptor and indulge your taste buds as you create edible masterpieces that are as visually stunning as they are delicious.

Minute to Win It
2023-07-27 13:30 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Do you have what it takes to win in under 60 seconds? Join us for Minute to Win It and put your skills to the test. From cup stacking to wastepaper basketball, we have a variety of games that will keep you on your toes!

Shrekfest 2023
2023-08-03 13:30 - 15:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Get ready for a swamp-load of fun at Shrekfest 2023! Dress up as your favorite character, play some games, watch Shrek on the big screen, and enjoy some themed snacks.
