Northlake Public Library District

Family Zumba*
2026-01-27 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-02-24 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-10 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-07 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-04-21 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Game Day Snacks
2026-02-03 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Prepare a variety of tasty, easy-to-make snacks perfect for game day gatherings.

Northlake Library @ We Rock the Spectrum
2026-02-19 11:30 - 12:30, 2026-03-19 11:30 - 12:30 | IL
Join us for a special storytime and playtime at We Rock the Spectrum, 10123 Grand Ave in Franklin Park. Limit 15.
Thursdays, February 19 & March 19

Spring Seed Exchange
2026-02-22 14:00 - 15:30 | IL
Bring in your own seeds to share or pick some up for your spring garden. While supplies last.

Leprechaun Traps*
2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families with children under 13 years old. Prepare for St. Patrick’s Day with a reading of “How to Catch a Leprechaun,” then build your own crafty trap to try and catch one!
Thursday, Mar. 12, 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.

Easter Bunny Photos
2026-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Call the Youth Services Department to reserve a time slot to take photos with the Easter Bunny. 708-562-2301 x6
Saturday, March 28, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm.

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.

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.

Monday Movies*
2026-06-08 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-15 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-22 14:00 - 16:00, 2026-06-29 14:00 - 16:00 | IL
For families with children ages 0-13. Join us for movies and snacks every Monday.
Mondays, Jun 8-Jul 27, 2 p.m. Limit 30.

Story & Craft
2026-06-10 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-06-24 10:30 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:30 - 11:00 | Storytime Room – First Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Ages 5-13. Enjoy a story with a themed craft.
Wednesdays, June 10-July 29 10:30-11 a.m. Limit 15.

Garden Club
2026-06-11 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-18 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-06-25 10:30 - 11:30, 2026-07-02 10:30 - 11:30 | IL
Help us grow our library garden and make a craft!
Thursdays, June 11-July 30, 10:30-11:30 a.m. Limit 15.

Cardboard Castle Crashers*
2026-06-20 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
Build a castle, then defend it in a ball toss challenge!
Saturday, June 20, 2-3 p.m. Limit 25

Glow-in-the-Dark Party*
2026-06-27 14:00 - 15:00 | IL
Ages 2-13. Dress to GLOW in neon or white, and get ready to dance.
Saturday, June 27, 2-3 p.m. Limit 50.

CLOSED
2026-07-03 | IL
Admin Day
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CLOSED
2026-07-04 | IL
Independence Day
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