Holiday Closing

All library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas Holiday.

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Rescheduled to Jan 22: Origami Workshop

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

CANCELLED. MOVED TO JANUARY 22ND.

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

CANCELLED. MOVED TO JANUARY 22ND.

Doughnuts with Grown-ups Storytime

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Come for stories and songs, stay for doughnuts! Content is geared towards ages 2-8 but all ages are welcome.Registration not required.

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Come for stories and songs, stay for doughnuts! Content is geared towards ages 2-8 but all ages are welcome.

Registration not required.

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Polymer Clay & Jewelry Studio

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

We have a wide selection of polymer clay, tools, beads and jewelry making supplies.  Use this unstructured time to explore and create. Mix, shape, and mold colorful polymer cl...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We have a wide selection of polymer clay, tools, beads and jewelry making supplies.  Use this unstructured time to explore and create.

Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries are closed for Martin Luther King Day

All Day
Dundee Library, Randall Oaks Library, Off Site, Virtual

Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries are closed for Martin Luther King Day

Closing
Branches:
Dundee Library, Randall Oaks Library, Off Site, Virtual
Description:

Dundee and Randall Oaks Libraries are closed for Martin Luther King Day

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Tuesday Tales:

Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Great for the whole family.

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Great for the whole family.

Drop-In Career Services with workNet Batavia

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia’s One Stop Team to discuss careers, job hunting, resumes, cover letters, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), a...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

Meet one-on-one with a Career Coach from workNet Batavia’s One Stop Team to discuss careers, job hunting, resumes, cover letters, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), and more.

Storytime Craft

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop in and create a storytime-related craft.

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a storytime-related craft.

Homeschool Hangout

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Craft Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Learn, discover, and meet new friends! Join us for a monthly hands-on activity. Parents and caregivers are welcome to connect during this program! All ages.This month, will be yarn...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./Maker
Event Details:

Learn, discover, and meet new friends! Join us for a monthly hands-on activity. Parents and caregivers are welcome to connect during this program! All ages.

This month, will be yarn art!

Disclaimer(s)

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Library Board
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the meeting room at Dundee Library.  The Board is elected by the taxpayers to ser...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Library Board
Event Details:

The Library Board of Trustees generally meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:00 PM in the meeting room at Dundee Library.  The Board is elected by the taxpayers to serve in a volunteer capacity.  Meetings are open to the public.

Hello Baby Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime geared towards our littlest patrons! This lapsit storytime will focus on singing, rhymes, and parent interaction to help develop early literacy skills. Stor...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime geared towards our littlest patrons! This lapsit storytime will focus on singing, rhymes, and parent interaction to help develop early literacy skills.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Bilingual Storytime

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
En Español, Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Bilingual Storytime:

Welcome friends! Read stories, sing and have fun in English and Spanish. All ages but best for 2-6. ¡Bienvenidos amigos! Vengan a leer cuentos, canta y diviértete en inglés y ...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: En Español, Storytime

Welcome friends! Read stories, sing and have fun in English and Spanish. All ages but best for 2-6.

¡Bienvenidos amigos! Vengan a leer cuentos, canta y diviértete en inglés y español. Todas las edades pero mejor para 2-6.

 

Taste Testing Science

Taste Testing Science @ RO

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Randall Oaks Library
Program Type:
Culinary Programs
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Can you taste things differently if you don’t see the food? Can you taste the difference of name brand food vs. generic? Have fun with your family learning the science of taste! Fa...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Culinary Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Can you taste things differently if you don’t see the food? Can you taste the difference of name brand food vs. generic? Have fun with your family learning the science of taste! Family 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

*NEW DATE* Origami Workshop

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

***NEW PROGRAM DATE (Rescheduled from January 16) Join us for our winter edition origami workshop! Learn how to craft a beautiful paper snowflake. If you missed our fall sessi...

Full
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

***NEW PROGRAM DATE (Rescheduled from January 16) 

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Storytime with Miss Rachel @ RO

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Randall Oaks Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Storytime with Miss Rachel at RO:

Enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles while learning some early literacy tips. All ages, but best for 2-6.

Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles while learning some early literacy tips. All ages, but best for 2-6.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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Foodie Kids Jr

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Culinary Programs
Age Group:
Youth
Foodie Kids Jr.:

It’s Foodie Kids, but for the little ones. Make a food item related to a book or book character. Ages 3-6.

Event Details:

January: Penguin Huddle 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Culinary Programs
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

It’s Foodie Kids, but for the little ones. Make a food item related to a book or book character. Ages 3-6.

January: Penguin Huddle

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

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Family Trivia Night: Harry Potter Year Seven

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs & More
Age Group:
Youth, Teen, Adult, Family
Event Details:

It’s time to gather your friends and fight for the fate of the Wizarding World! Challenge opposing teams to score points in three rounds of themed trivia based upon the seventh boo...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Teen, Adult, Family
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 27
Event Details:

It’s time to gather your friends and fight for the fate of the Wizarding World! Challenge opposing teams to score points in three rounds of themed trivia based upon the seventh book: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

Horror Book Club

Horror Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs & More
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be reading The Queen by Nick Cutter. Copies of the discussion books are available for pick-up at the Information Desk at the Dundee Library. Call (847) 428-3661&n...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

We will be reading The Queen by Nick Cutter. Copies of the discussion books are available for pick-up at the Information Desk at the Dundee Library. Call (847) 428-3661 for information.

Storytime with Ms. Lisa

Storytime with Ms. Lisa @ RO

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Randall Oaks Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles all while learning some early literacy tips with Ms. Lisa. All ages, but best for 2-6. No need to register, just show...

Library Branch: Randall Oaks Library
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Enjoy books, songs, flannel stories, dancing, and bubbles all while learning some early literacy tips with Ms. Lisa. All ages, but best for 2-6. No need to register, just show up to the Randall Oaks library!

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Crochet Basics 2

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
S.T.E.M./Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

*Prerequisite: You must already know how to create a starting chain and complete rows of single crochet stitches.   Expand your crochet skills by learning the double croc...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: S.T.E.M./Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

*Prerequisite: You must already know how to create a starting chain and complete rows of single crochet stitches.   

Making the most of social security

Making the Most of Social Security

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows. These stra...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Stacy Bromann of The Dala Group will provide details on the various filing strategies available to single individuals, married couples, divorced individuals, and widows.

ESL Placement Testing Session

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Corner 68 at Dundee Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

We will be offering free English as a Second Language classes in partnership with the Elgin YWCA beginning February 3. Sign up now to register for the required placement testing. &...

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

We will be offering free English as a Second Language classes in partnership with the Elgin YWCA beginning February 3.

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Tuesday Tales

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Youth
Tuesday Tales:

Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Great for the whole family.

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Storytime

Drop in for stories, songs, rhymes and more. Great for the whole family.

Storytime Craft

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Craft Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Youth
Event Details:

Drop in and create a storytime-related craft.

Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Craft Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Drop in and create a storytime-related craft.

Dog Man Party

Dog Man Party

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room at Dundee Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games, S.T.E.M./Maker
Age Group:
Youth, Family
Event Details:

Let's roll out the red carpet to celebrate the release of Dog Man the Movie! Test your super sniffer against our blind smell test, make a robot in Petey's Secret Lab, learn how to ...

Register
Required
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games, S.T.E.M./Maker
Required
Seats Remaining: 47
Event Details:

Let's roll out the red carpet to celebrate the release of Dog Man the Movie! Test your super sniffer against our blind smell test, make a robot in Petey's Secret Lab, learn how to draw Dog Man, and more!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.