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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dundee Library Book Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Event Details:

We will be reading Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Copies of the discussion books are available for pick-up at the Information Desk at the Dundee Library. Call (847) 428-3661 for information.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Dundee Library Book Club

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Clubs & More
Event Details:

We will be reading Transcendent Kingdom by Yaa Gyasi. Copies of the discussion books are available for pick-up at the Information Desk at the Dundee Library. Call (847) 428-3661 for information.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Grupo de Conversación en Inglés

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Teen, Adult
Dundee Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: En Español
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Ven a practicar inglés para mejorar tu pronunciación y habilidades de conversación. Todos los niveles son bienvenidos. ¡Te esperamos! 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Storytime with Miss Rachel @ RO

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Randall Oaks Library
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.

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Foodie Kids Jr

11:30am - 12:00pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Full
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Culinary Programs, Storytime
Registration 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.

March - How to Catch a Rainbow

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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Love Letter Bites (Rescheduled)

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Culinary Programs
Event Details:

Learn how to make cute love letter bites that only look hard but are simple to make. You will wow everyone with how adorable they turn out. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

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

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Tot's Town

10:00am - 10:45am
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Come to Tot’s Town for some fun and play. Don’t dress your best and be ready for a mess. No registration necessary. Ages 1-3 with caregiver. 

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 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Polymer Clay & Jewelry Studio

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen
Dundee Library
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Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!