Celebrate AAPI Heritage Month
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisDr. Linh Nguyen currently serves as an instructor for the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Northern Illinois University (NIU). Dr. Nguyen’s story of an immigrant from communist Vietnam gives her a unique awareness of an American citizen’s responsibility. Dr. Nguyen’s story is one of challenges, courage, determination, and excellence – indeed, an “only in […]
Spill the Tea: Spare Book Club and Afternoon Tea
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisAdults can celebrate the coronation of King Charles with a special book club event to discuss Spare. "Spill the tea" when chatting about all the gossip and history of the royal family.Tea and light snacks will be served; fascinators are optional.Beginning May 1st, pick up a copy of Spare from the second floor Reference Desk […]
Book Queeries Book Club
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisJoin Sycamore Library at our monthly book club for the LGBTQA+ community and their allies. All books read will be by and/or about queer people. Older teens and adults are welcome!Upcoming Books: June 13: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong (Fiction/Memoir)July 11: Even Though I Knew the End by C. L. Polk (Fantasy […]
Friday Night Fright
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisAdults 18+ can join us after-hours for a free Summer Camp Slasher-themed event. Compete in teams to participate in a library scavenger hunt, take a Camp Crystal Lake photo, and enter to win a raffle prize. Then, settle in with popcorn to watch Friday the 13th (rated R).Bring your own chairs and blanket for an […]
Teen Program: Break a Record!
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisTest your mettle and ability to break a record while you attempt a variety of wacky challenges including: eating Jello with chopsticks, alphabetizing letters, putting Mr. Potato Head together while blindfolded and more.
Dog Days of Summer
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisCelebrate the Dog Days of Summer with canine crafts, and meet adoptable dogs from Tails Humane Society! During this family program you can create homemade peanut butter no-bake pet treats, a T-shirt dog toy, and a pastel portrait of your pet.
Friday Night Fright: Scream
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisDo you like scary movies? Adults 18+ can join the Sycamore Public Library for an screening of Scream (1996)!Join them after-hours for a Summer Slasher-themed event. Settle in with popcorn and bring your own chairs and blanket for an authentic summer movie feel.
Family Program: Seed Paper Studio
Sycamore Public Library 103 E State St, Sycamore, IllinoisCreate your very own paper that you can draw on, then plant it to grow wildflowers when you're done!
