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Nanny Nikki

Families with children of all ages
2025-02-21 10:00:00 2025-02-21 12:30:00 America/Chicago Nanny Nikki Grammy® nominated, interactive children’s entertainer and teaching artist, Nanny Nikki, will be here to share her love of music with young children and their families. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Friday, February 21
10:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-21 10:00:00 2025-02-21 12:30:00 America/Chicago Nanny Nikki Grammy® nominated, interactive children’s entertainer and teaching artist, Nanny Nikki, will be here to share her love of music with young children and their families. Elk Grove Village Public Library - Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Elk Grove Village Public Library

Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C

Grammy® nominated, interactive children’s entertainer and teaching artist, Nanny Nikki, will be here to share her love of music with young children and their families.

This is a ticketed program. Due to capacity, a limited number of tickets will be distributed at the Youth Services Reference Desk on a first-come, first-served basis 30 minutes before the program start time. We will give one ticket per person and all attendees must be present to receive a ticket.

AGE GROUP: | Early Childhood |

EVENT TYPE: | Performance |

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Tue, Feb 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for fun, simple science activities and much more! Each week will be a different theme and activity.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Tue, Feb 18, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Let's Investigate with STEM!This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
This event is full
Evening Book Discussion
Tue, Feb 18, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
The group will discuss The Bear and the Nightingale by Katherine Arden. Please contact Julie at jhadler@egvpl.org or 847-725-2170 if you would like to participate and need a book.
Alphabet Soup
Wed, Feb 19, 9:30am - 10:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
ESL Wednesday Mornings
Wed, Feb 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
ESL Classes available for adults.
Alphabet Soup
Wed, Feb 19, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kids Korner A/B
Attention little learners! Grab your grown-up and get moving in an interactive storytime filled with music and play.
Art Class - Swan Clay Art
Wed, Feb 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Make a unique piece of art by sculpting and shaping clay onto a wooden canvas to create two swimming swans.
Book Bites
Wed, Feb 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kids Korner A/B
Get a taste of appetizing books with this book club. Pizza, snacks and drinks provided. Find copies of the book at the Youth Services Desk.
Registration opens Friday, January 24 2025 at 9:00am
Make and Take Craft: Book Page Roses
Wed, Feb 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Create paper roses from old book pages and take a book home to make a matching vase to put them in.
This event is full
No-Spend February Challenge
Wed, Feb 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Let's try this method for saving a stash of cash by avoiding or reducing spending on non-essential items for a specific period of time. Spend more intentionally, avoid impulse buys, reach your goals.
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Polish Storytime
Thu, Feb 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Korner A/B
Join us for a Polish-English story time that includes stories and rhymes. Recommended for ages 0 - 5.
C.S.I. - Curious Science Investigators
Thu, Feb 20, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Kids Korner A/B
Let's Investigate with STEM!This class combines a little bit of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math with a whole lot of fun! Hands-on activities for inquisitive minds!
This event is full
Canva Design Basics
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Darlene Greaves Conference Room
Unleash your creativity with Canva!
This event is full
Cancelled
3D Printing & CAD Basics
Thu, Feb 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Learn a bit of computer aided design (CAD) by designing and 3D printing a small, personalized phone stand using Tinkercad and PrusaSlicer.
Sewing Sessions
Thu, Feb 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Maker Space
Learn and sharpen your machine sewing skills in this new program where you can create fun and useful projects! No sewing knowledge necessary, all supplies included.
Registration is now closed
Remember When...
Thu, Feb 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Humorist Todd Hunt tells stories about growing up in small-town America when times were easier.
Nanny Nikki
Fri, Feb 21, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Lee Maternowski Meeting Room A/B/C
Grammy® nominated, interactive children’s entertainer and teaching artist, Nanny Nikki, will be here to share her love of music with young children and their families.
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