Northlake Public Library District

Trick-or-Treat at the Library
2022-10-31 15:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | Lobby, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Come to the Library in costume for a Halloween treat. While supplies last.

Monster Bash
2022-10-29 14:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Kids of all ages. Dress up in your Halloween costume and come out to dance! There will be activities for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.
Saturday, October 29, 2-3 p.m. Registration required. Limit 30.
Register by calling us at 708-562-2301×6

Halloween Celebration
2022-10-27 18:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
We’ll have tricks in the form of spooky games, and treats in the form of “unholy” piles of candy! Bring your ghoul bros, ghost buds, zombie pals, and/or human friends with you to the library to get a jumpstart on celebrating Halloween. Ages 13-18.

Noches de Lotería / Family Lotería Night
2022-10-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
¡Las noches de lotería están de vuelta! ¡Juega lotería con toda la familia y compite para ganar grandes premios! Regístrate en línea o llamando al 708-562-2301 x5.
Lotería night is back! Play Mexican Bingo with the whole family and compete for fun prizes! Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

Live4Lali
2022-10-25 16:00 - 19:00, 2022-09-27 16:00 - 19:00 | Lobby, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Live4Lali works to reduce stigma and prevent substance use disorder among individuals, families, and communities, and minimize the overall health, legal and social harms associated with substance use. Get support and learn more in-person.

Calaveritas de Amaranto
2022-10-24 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Cambiaremos el azúcar por el amaranto para crear unas calaveritas de chocolate que podrás decorar a tu gusto.

LL MR RSVP Melrose Park Little League
2022-10-20 18:30 - 20:30, 2022-10-13 19:00 - 20:30 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States

Craft Night- Spooky Succulents
2022-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
We’ll be using Model Magic foam clay to turn succulent plant pots into spooky little creatures. Join us if that sounds like a good time! Ages 13-18.

Cookbook Book Club
2022-10-20 08:00 - 17:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
We’ll pick a cookbook, you’ll select and make a recipe, and then we’ll all get together to share and enjoy our creations! Pick up your copy of the book and claim your recipe at the reference desk.
Thursday, September 22, 7 p.m. – Come On Over by Jeff Mauro
Thursday, October 20, 7 p.m. – Once Upon A Chef Weeknight/Weekend by Jennifer Segal
Thursday, November 17, 7 p.m. – The Home Cook by Alex Guarnaschelli
Thursday, December 15, 7 p.m. – Cookie Exchange

Kitchen Basics: Infused Oils
2022-10-19 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Elevate your cooking oil game with some suggestions for infusing your neutral cooking oil with a variety of flavors, and take home a sample! Register online or by calling us at 708-562-2301 x5.

Tween Make It / Halloween Cupcake Wars
2022-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Meeting room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For grades 4-8. Join us for fun activities and treats.
Saturday , October 15,2-3 p.m. Registration required. Limit 20.
Register by calling us at 708-562-2301×6

Program Room RSVP Illinois Action for Children
2022-10-15 09:00 - 14:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States

MR RSVP Department of Defense
2022-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States

GIANT Bouncy Ball Bowling
2022-10-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Compete against your friends for a $20 Amazon gift card by knocking over more giant blow up bowling pins than they do! Ages 13-18.

Healthy Fall Snacks
2022-10-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Learn about healthy fall snacks that are easy to make with a few simple ingredients! Recipes and samples will be provided. Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

Nichos Mexicanos
2022-10-10 19:00 - 20:30 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Para el Día de los Muertos crearemos nichos para añadir a nuestras ofrendas en casa. Podrás traer una foto de un ser querido fallecido para añadir al centro de tu nicho.

Tween Gaming Tournament
2022-10-10 14:00 - 15:30 | 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For grades 4 & up. Visit the Middle Zone to play Nintendo Switch!
Monday, October 10, 2-3:30 p.m.

Pumpkin Painting
2022-10-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
For families. Get creative with pumpkin painting.
We will provide all the necessary supplies.
Saturday, October 8, 2-3 p.m. Registration required. Limit 30.
Register by calling us at 708-562-2301×6

Open Video Gaming
2022-10-08 13:30 - 15:30 | 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.

Eat Your Art- Amaranth Sugar Skulls
2022-10-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
In honor of Halloween and Dia De Los Muertos, we’re decorating tasty amaranth sugar skulls. They’ll be tasty AND gorgeous! Ages 13-18.

The Northlake Library Media Review
2022-10-05 19:00 - 19:30 | Virtual
Join Garrett on Facebook Live as he covers a variety of brand new (and perhaps not so new) books, films, and music from a wide array of authors, artists, and genres that’s guaranteed to please.

MR RSVP SCIU Local 73
2022-10-05 16:30 - 18:30 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States

Board Games & Pizza
2022-09-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Meeting Room – 2nd Floor, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Q- What’s better than playing board games with your friends? A: Playing them with your friends while eating free pizza! Come to the second floor meeting room to play. You can bring your own game, or pick one of ours. Ages 13-18.

Matcha Green Tea Cake
2022-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Typically used as a strong green tea, or combined with milk to make a latte, matcha has grown in popularity and is quite versatile. Join us on Facebook Live as we will be using matcha powder to make a light and fluffy sponge cake!

Lobby RSVP Greater Family Health
2022-09-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Lobby, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States

Sharing and Framing Family Recipes
2022-09-27 14:00 - 15:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Bring a sample of your favorite family recipe to share with others, whether it’s yours or has been handed down, anything is fair game! You’ll frame your recipe in a decorative frame to add an artistic touch to your home. Register online or by calling 708-562-2301 x5.

Mi Mero Mole
2022-09-26 19:00 - 20:00 | Program Room – Lower Level, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Todos tienen su mole preferido, pero ¿cuál es tu receta preferida? Compartiremos recetas para probar moles de todo México y tendremos ingredientes para cocinar la base de nuestros moles y llevarnoslos a casa.

Tween Make It / Outdoor Water Gun Painting
2022-09-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Library Lawn, 231 N Wolf Road, Northlake, IL, 60164, United States
Tween Make It
For grades 4-8. Join us for fun activities.
Saturday, September 24,2-3 p.m. Registration required. Limit 20.
Register by calling us at 708-562-2301×6
