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All Fox River Valley Public Library locations will be closed on Feb. 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. Regular hours will resume the following day.

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Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Valentine's Day Party

10:00am - 10:30am
Youth
Dundee Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Celebrate Valentine's Day with crafts, games, and a treat. Ages 3-6 w/caregiver.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Asesoría grátis de servicios públicos

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: En Español
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Citizens Utility Board Workshop

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

 

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Galentine's Soiree

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Youth
Dundee Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, S.T.E.M./Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Tell your besties it's time to celebrate Galentine's Day! We will be making body scrubs and lip gloss charms. Don’t forget to wear comfy clothes. Grades 4-6.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Land of Lincoln Trivia @ Black & Gray Brewing (R)

6:30pm - 8:30pm
Adult
Off Site
Register
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Celebrate Lincoln’s Birthday Eve with a rousing trivia event. We will focus three rounds on, respectively, Illinois, Chicago, and our very own towns that fall within our library boundary. So many interesting and trivial facts in our own backyard!

This event is in the "Youth" group.

Baby Playdate

9:30am - 10:30am
Youth
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Youth
Event Details:

Come and have some fun with your babies! Drop-in and go when you want or need.  Ages 0-24 months 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

We often take photographs during library events. These photos are for library use only and may be used for promotion in print, digital, and social media. Attending a library event provides expressed consent to take and utilize photographs of you/your family. If you prefer not to be photographed, please alert a staff member.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

English as a Second Language (ESL) Classes

9:30am - 11:30am
Adult
Dundee Library
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Corner 68
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

FREE English as a Second Language class for adults. 

English as a Second Language skills, including digital literacy, are taught and practiced for Basic through Low Intermediate levels for Adults- all nationalities welcome!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Love Letter Bites

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
Dundee Library
Register
Registration
Library Branch: Dundee Library
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Culinary Programs
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Trying to figure out a cute dessert, that isn’t chocolate strawberries, to make for your special someone this Valentine’s? Learn how to make these cute love letter bites that look hard but are super simple to make. 

 

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.