This event is in the "Children" group Clay Mosaics (Grades 3-5) Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Clay Mosaics (Grades 3-5) 4:45pm–5:30pm Arts & Crafts, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Using air dry clay and shiny glass tiles, we will design our own clay mosaics.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group SAT Prep Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Type: College/ Test Prep Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Jan 8 2026 Thu SAT Prep 6:00pm–8:00pm College/ Test Prep Open Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: College/ Test Prep Registration Required Event Details: Non-refundable Program fee: $250 cash or check, in-person registration required.
This event is in the "Adult" group Chase Away the Winter Blues: Winter Mosaic Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adult View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Chase Away the Winter Blues: Winter Mosaic 1:00pm–3:30pm Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Fee Programs, Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Nonrefundable fee of $8 (cash/check) paid at in-person registration. Create a stunning winter quilt mosaic on clear plexiglass in this cozy workshop.
This event is in the "Adult" group Creative Writing Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Program Type: Other Age Group: Adult View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Creative Writing 2:00pm–4:00pm Other Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Board Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Story Sparks provide inspiration for writing fact or fiction, poetry or prose.
This event is in the "Adult" group Concert- "The Differents" Sunday, January 11, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm Program Type: Concerts/Movies Age Group: Adult View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 11 2026 Sun Concert- "The Differents" 1:30pm–3:00pm Concerts/Movies Registration will open on December 20, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Concerts/Movies Registration Required Event Details: When the pure soul voice of guitarist Sonny V combines in a lush, layered blend with the backing vocals of bassist Miranda G, the results make “The Differents,” a performance not to be missed.
This event is in the "Adult" group Virtual Gentle Stretch Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Program Type: Virtual Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness Age Group: Adult Open Register Now Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Virtual Gentle Stretch 10:30am–11:30am Virtual Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness Open Registration will close on January 26, 2026 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Virtual Programs, Exercise, Health, & Wellness Registration Required
This event is in the "Children" group Quiet Book Club (Grades 3-5) Monday, January 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Quiet Book Club (Grades 3-5) 6:00pm–7:00pm Book Discussion, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Take part in our Quiet Book Club! Bring your book of choice, or pick out a book recommended by our librarians and find a cozy spot. Read your book while enjoying snacks and music – no discussion required!
This event is in the "Children" group Drama with Your Mama (Pre-K, Ages 2-5 years with an adult) Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Program Type: Preschool Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Drama with Your Mama (Pre-K, Ages 2-5 years with an adult) 11:15am–12:00pm Preschool Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Preschool Registration Required Event Details: This interactive program aims to engage the youngest performers, building confidence and skill through acting, music and dance.
This event is in the "Children" group Road Trip USA: Iowa (Grades K-2) Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm Program Type: School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Road Trip USA: Iowa (Grades K-2) 4:45pm–5:30pm School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: School Age Registration Required Event Details: Explore the Midwest and learn all about the state of Iowa, where Jolly Time Popcorn was created! Create a craft and enjoy a popcorn snack.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group SAT Prep Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Type: College/ Test Prep Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu SAT Prep 6:00pm–8:00pm College/ Test Prep Open Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: College/ Test Prep Registration Required Event Details: Non-refundable Program fee: $250 cash or check, in-person registration required.
This event is in the "Children" group Totally Two's Storytime (2 years with an adult) Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Program Type: Storytimes Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Totally Two's Storytime (2 years with an adult) 10:15am–11:00am Storytimes Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Storytime Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytimes Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy this themed storytime where families will hear stories, sing songs, and create a simple craft.
This event is in the "Children" group Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Age Group: Children View Details This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) 10:15am–11:00am Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Event Details: Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!
This event is in the "Children" group Stay & Play (6 - 35 months with an adult) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:30am Program Type: Infant and Toddler Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Stay & Play (6 - 35 months with an adult) 10:15am–11:30am Infant and Toddler Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Infant and Toddler Registration Required Event Details: Can’t make it to our daytime programs? Join us in this family-friendly weekend class. Enjoy manipulatives, building blocks, playtime with friends, a simple craft, and circle-time songs!
This event is in the "Children" group Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:15am - 12:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) 11:15am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!
This event is in the "Children" group Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Winter-Pal Workshop (3 - 10 years with an adult) 2:15pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Programs, Preschool, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Join in the fun and stuff your very own plush Stardust Unicorn, perfect for snuggling this winter!
Library Closed All Day 1/18 - 1/19 Closing Jan 18 - 19 2026 Closing Library Closed All Day 1/18–1/19 Branches: North Shore Public Library Description: The Library is closed in observance of the holiday.
This event is in the "Children" group Library Musical Chairs (Grades K-2) Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Library Musical Chairs (Grades K-2) 4:45pm–5:30pm Book Discussion, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Play musical chairs with a twist! When the music stops, browse the book on your chair to see if it interests you. Discover a new book you might not have read before!
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Training Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Community Service: Hooked-on-Crochet Training 6:30pm–8:00pm Arts & Crafts, Community Service Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: YA Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Service Registration Required Event Details: Earn 1.5 hours of community service and learn the chain and single stitch to help run a crochet program with the Children’s Department.
This event is in the "Adult" group Introduction to Computers 2 Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Program Type: Computer/ Technology Age Group: Adult View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Introduction to Computers 2 1:00pm–3:00pm Computer/ Technology Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Type: Computer/ Technology Registration Required Event Details: In this hands-on class, you will learn how to use the popular word processing program, MS Word. Students will learn basic word processing skills, inputting, and erasing text as well as how to understand files and commands and much more.
This event is in the "Children" group Tots Night Out (18 months - Pre-K, 5 years with an adult) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Program Type: Infant and Toddler, Preschool Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Tots Night Out (18 months - Pre-K, 5 years with an adult) 6:00pm–7:00pm Infant and Toddler, Preschool Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Infant and Toddler, Preschool Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Community Service: Assisted Living Staff Appreciation Kits Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Program Type: Community Service Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Community Service: Assisted Living Staff Appreciation Kits 7:00pm–8:00pm Community Service Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: Community Service Registration Required Event Details: Earn one hour of community service and create cards & small canvas bags to donate to assisted living staff to brighten their day.
This event is in the "Adult" group Virtual Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion "North Woods" Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 7:30pm - 8:30pm Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion Age Group: Adult View Details Registration Required Virtual Event This event is in the "Adult" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Virtual Contemporary Fiction Book Discussion "North Woods" 7:30pm–8:30pm Virtual Programs, Book Discussion Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Virtual Age Group: Adult Program Type: Virtual Programs, Book Discussion Registration Required Event Details: Every 3rd Wednesday of the Month at 7:30 PM via Zoom
This event is in the "Children" group Cookies & Bookies (Grades 3-5) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:30pm Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Age Group: Children View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Cookies & Bookies (Grades 3-5) 4:45pm–5:30pm Book Discussion, School Age Registration will open on January 2, 2026 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Activity Room Age Group: Children Program Type: Book Discussion, School Age Registration Required Event Details: Register and pick up a copy of Mighty Jack by Ben Hatke in the Children’s Room to join in on this fun monthly book club. Kids will read the book, then attend the program for a booktalk, games, prizes, and cookies.
This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group SAT Prep Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm Program Type: College/ Test Prep Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Open View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (Grades 6-12)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu SAT Prep 6:00pm–8:00pm College/ Test Prep Open Registration will close on January 8, 2026 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: North Shore Public Library Room: Large Meeting Room Age Group: Teens (Grades 6-12) Program Type: College/ Test Prep Registration Required Event Details: Non-refundable Program fee: $250 cash or check, in-person registration required.
