The dog days of summer bring lazy days at the pool, melting popsicles and the perfect opportunity to make the most of what’s left of this season. From outdoor storytimes to poetry slams and more, we invite you and your family to join us for fun summertime programs for all ages!
To see our full calendar, visit www.naperville-lib.org/events.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS
Outdoor Storytimes
Summer is in full swing and what better way to enjoy the sunshine than an outdoor storytime? Grab the family and join our staff for stories, music, puppet shows and more.
Picnic in the Park at 95th Street Library — 10:30 a.m. Mondays;
Evening on the Riverwalk at Nichols Library — 7 p.m. Tuesdays;
Picnic on the Riverwalk at Nichols Library — 10:30 a.m. Wednesday
Evenings in the Park at 95th Street Library — 6 p.m. Thursdays.
Read with Your Stuffed Animal
Bring your favorite stuffed animal to this special storytime as we give a voice to some of our favorite animals and create a fun, animal-themed craft. Bring your fuzzy friend to 95th Street Library at 10:30 a.m. July 18, Nichols Library at 10:30 a.m. July 25 or Naper Blvd. Library at 4 p.m. Aug. 15.
Kindness Rocks!
Let’s spread some kindness with rock art! Paint rocks with bright colors and kind, inspirational messages. Leave them around town for people to find or take them home to share. Get crafty with us at 3 p.m. July 13 at Nichols Library, 11:30 a.m. July 19 at 95th Street Library or 3 p.m. July 27 at Naper Blvd. Library.
TEEN PROGRAMS
DiversiTEEN Book Club
Discuss the best of the best of diverse authors and books with other teens while enjoying tasty treats! Join us at 4 p.m. July 21 and Aug. 18 at Nichols Library. *Registration is required.
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Teen Poetry Workshop and Open Mic
Find your voice through poetry! Explore different poetry formats with a creative writing workshop, then share your own poem during an open mic session on July 19 at 3 p.m. 95th Street Library. Registration at napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/diversiteen-book-club is required.
Life in High School Panel
Nervous about starting high school? Join us at 7 p.m. Aug. 4 at Nichols Library as our panel of teen experts shows you the ropes and answers any questions you might have about lunch breaks, homework and more!
ADULT PROGRAMS
Barbie: History of America’s Most Famous Doll
Can’t wait for the “Barbie” movie and ready to take a deep dive into the history of America’s most famous doll? In this illustrated lecture, historian Leslie Goddard delves into the history of Barbie and her inventor, the passionately creative and intensely competitive Ruth Handler.
Learn what inspired Handler to develop Barbie in 1959, how Barbie helped make Mattel one of the world’s most successful toy companies and what Barbie’s impact has been on American culture at 7 p.m. July 25 at 95th Street Library.
Altered Book Club: Crafternoon
Meet and join a community of altered books crafters of all experience levels for some dedicated craft time at 1 p.m. July 29 at 95th Street Library. Art supplies, recycled materials and library equipment will be provided. Register at napervillepl.librarycalendar.com/event/altered-books-club-13.
Retro Movie Mondays
Grab some popcorn and meet us at 95th Street Library at 1 p.m. every Monday through Aug. 28 for Retro Movie Mondays! Enjoy a blast from the past as we watch films from the 1970s and earlier with a moderated discussion following each screening.
Movies include “The Scarlet Pimpernel” featuring Jane Seymour and Anthony Andrews, 1951’s “Royal Wedding” starring Fred Astaire and Jane Powell and more.
Ashlee Conour is the marketing specialist at Naperville Public Library.