150th Anniversary of the Great Chicago Fire-Virtual
October 1-30
October 8th 1871…The Great Chicago Fire wreaked havoc on the city. Watch this 60 minute extensively-researched documentary, by William Pack, to learn about what happened before, during, & after the Great Chicago Fire 150 years ago. View the video any time on our YouTube page during October 1-October 30.
Toddler Storytime
October 11 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
Join Miss Megan in Youth Services for stories, rhymes & songs. No signup is required for this in-person program. Masks required for all participants over 2 years old.
Dungeons & Dragons-Virtual
October 11 @ 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm
Sycamore Library’s virtual D&D is happens today from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Simply create your account at roll20.net and email josephh@sycamorelibrary.org for the registration link to join the fun! Entering Grades 6-12
Make Your Own LED Bat
October 11 @ 4:30 pm – 5:15 pm
Sycamore Public Library, 103 East State Street, Sycamore, IL
Explore the science of circuitry while making your own LED bat card. For kids in grades 2-5.Explore the science of circuitry with Ms. Hester while making your own bat card with glowing LED eyes! This program is intended for kids in grades 2-5.
Xochitl-Quetzal Aztec Dancers
October 11 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Sycamore Public Library Parking Lot
Xochitl-Quetzal Danza Azteca: Traditional Aztec Dancing of the ConcherosJoin Founder Henry Cervantes and the volunteer Aztec Dance team for a special Indigenous People’s Day celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on October 11th.Starting at 6:00pm outdoors in the library’s parking lot, Xochitl-Quetzal* invites you to a dynamic and vibrant performance honoring the heritage of the tradition of La Danza De Los Concheros. They will provide and visually entertaining and educational presentation on the heritage and culture of the Indigenous tradition of…
Cardio Dancing for Seniors: with Linda at the Park District
October 12 @ 10:00 am
Sycamore Park District Community Center, 480 Airport Road, Sycamore, IL 60178
Cardio Dancing at the Park District: with Linda Lederer-Gibson, for Seniors 55+ Seniors 55+ can Join Linda Lederer-Gibson for some low-impact cardio dancing at the Park District! Dance away to oldies playlists for 45 minutes! Breaks during the hour & chairs will be provided so you can dance at your own pace. Some days we will use an additional item to enhance our movements such as a scarf or pool noodle. Linda has taught Cardio Dancing at Oak Crest for…
In-Person Preschool Storytime
October 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
We will be offering two options for Tuesday morning storytime—attending in-person at the Library or online via Zoom. We will be offering two options for Tuesday morning storytime—attending in-person at the Library or online via Zoom. No sign-up is needed for those attending in person, but masks are required for all attendees ages 2 & up, regardless of vaccination status. For those who wish to attend online, please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Zoooom Into Preschool Storytime-Virtual
October 12 @ 10:00 am – 10:30 am
We will be offering two options for Tuesday morning storytime—attending in-person at the Library or online via Zoom. We will be offering two options for Tuesday morning storytime—attending in-person at the Library or online via Zoom. No sign-up is needed for those attending in person, but masks are required for all attendees ages 2 & up, regardless of vaccination status. For those who wish to attend online, please register in advance to receive the Zoom link.
Teen Task Master
October 13 @ 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Sycamore Public Library, 103 East State Street, Sycamore, IL 60178
A competition in which participants are set tasks challenging their creativity and wit. Do you think you’re good at problem solving? Put those skills to the test in this competition based off the British TV show Taskmaster. You and your fellow teen contestants will be set tasks challenging your creativity and wit. Take a straightforward approach or think of a swanky workaround, it’s up to you. Just make sure not to break the rules of the task. For additional information or help with registration, please contact jillc@sycamorelibrary.org or at (815) 895-2500 ext. 405.
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