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This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group

6:00pm–7:15pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

TAG

The library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is for students in Grades 6-12.  TAG members will contribute to the development and planning for library events for their age group, will make suggestions for book purchases for the library's Young Adult collection, and offer ideas for creating a comfortable, safe and fun atmosphere for teens at the library. Teens will be able to earn volunteer hours for participation.  Please contact info@lyonsregionallibrary.com for more information.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

SFC

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Runway Rebels

4:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration available.
Event Details:

From beginner to runway star: your child will learn sewing, design, and hands-on problem-solving skills, build confidence, and turn used clothes into unique, sustainable outfits.

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Storytime & Stay-and-Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You are your child's first and best teacher!  Start your baby's literacy journey early with this lapsit storytime, perfect for infants up to 18 months.

Ecology Advisory Board

6:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

EAB Meeting

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult 60+ or their caregiver? Do you have questions about services and supports available in the community to support someone to age well?

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler & Preschool Storytime & Craft

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

You are your child's first and best teacher, and early literacy is crucial during a child's first five years. Please join us for a music and movement storytime, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

This event is in the "Children" group

Kids' Creative Movement with Dandelion Arts Collective

3:45pm–4:30pm
Children
Health & Wellness, Workshop
Open
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Workshop
Registration available.
Event Details:

Join Mimi Ferrie, movement educator and founder of Anima Arts and Dandelion Arts Collective, for creative movement classes celebrating the way children experience the world: through curiosity, exploration, and play.

Registration Details

RSVP

Registration is not required but is appreciated for this event.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly meeting

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Art 4 Art Trading Cards

12:30pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Artist Trading Cards (ATCs) are small, hand-made works of art—each one a 2.5" x 3.5" card created in any medium the artist chooses, from watercolor and collage to pen-and-ink or mixed media.

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Storytime & Stay-and-Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You are your child's first and best teacher!  Start your baby's literacy journey early with this lapsit storytime, perfect for infants up to 18 months.

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Tween Book-to-Movie Club! (Winter/Spring Session)

3:00pm–5:00pm
Children, Tweens
Book Club, Movie
Open
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Book Club, Movie
Registration available.
Event Details:

Tweens ages 8-11 meet once a month to discuss a book, then watch and compare the movie version.  A good-faith effort to finish the book each month is required.

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Winter Pilot Series

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration available.
Event Details:

Curious about world events? Interested in deeper conversations beyond the headlines? Join us this winter for a 4-session pilot of Great Decisions, the Foreign Policy Association’s award-winning discussion program.

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult 60+ or their caregiver? Do you have questions about services and supports available in the community to support someone to age well?

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Toddler & Preschool Storytime & Craft

10:30am–11:00am
Babies, Children
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies, Children
Event Details:

You are your child's first and best teacher, and early literacy is crucial during a child's first five years. Please join us for a music and movement storytime, perfect for toddlers and preschoolers.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Purpose of Meeting

Discuss topics on mountain lions and local ecology supported by the Ecological Advisory Board and their requirements to maintain B&C status.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Advisory Group

6:00pm–7:15pm
Teens
Other
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other

TAG

The library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG) is for students in Grades 6-12.  TAG members will contribute to the development and planning for library events for their age group, will make suggestions for book purchases for the library's Young Adult collection, and offer ideas for creating a comfortable, safe and fun atmosphere for teens at the library. Teens will be able to earn volunteer hours for participation.  Please contact info@lyonsregionallibrary.com for more information.

This event is in the "Tweens" group

Runway Rebels

4:00pm–7:00pm
Tweens
Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Closed
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration available.
Event Details:

From beginner to runway star: your child will learn sewing, design, and hands-on problem-solving skills, build confidence, and turn used clothes into unique, sustainable outfits.

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

After Dark: Laser Tag Survival (Middle School)

6:00pm–7:15pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Open
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration available.
Event Details:

When the lights go down, the game levels up!  Work with your team, stay sharp, and move fast in this spooky-exciting version of teen laser tag at the library. 

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

After Dark: Laser Tag Survival (High School)

7:30pm–8:45pm
Tweens, Teens
Other
Open
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration available.
Event Details:

When the lights go down, the game levels up!  Work with your team, stay sharp, and move fast in this spooky-exciting version of teen laser tag at the library. 

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby Storytime & Stay-and-Play

10:30am–11:00am
Babies
Storytime
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

You are your child's first and best teacher!  Start your baby's literacy journey early with this lapsit storytime, perfect for infants up to 18 months.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Great Decisions Winter Pilot Series

6:30pm–8:30pm
Adults
Full
Registration available.
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration available.
Event Details:

Curious about world events? Interested in deeper conversations beyond the headlines? Join us this winter for a 4-session pilot of Great Decisions, the Foreign Policy Association’s award-winning discussion program.

Registration Details

Reserve a seat (space is limited).

This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Lyons Community Library
Room: Effie Banta Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Are you an adult 60+ or their caregiver? Do you have questions about services and supports available in the community to support someone to age well?