Name: Winter Reading Challenge 2024/2025
Start: 2024-12-23
End: 2025-02-28
Location: Sugar Grove Public Library

Winter Reading Challenge 2024/2025

All Day 12/23 - 2/28

Library Grounds at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

All ages (including solo adults)

Event Details:

Winter is a great time to challenge yourself to read! To participate in Sugar Grove Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge, pick up a reading log at the Youth or Adult Services ...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Library Grounds

Age Group: All ages (including solo adults)

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Winter is a great time to challenge yourself to read! To participate in Sugar Grove Public Library's Winter Reading Challenge, pick up a reading log at the Youth or Adult Services desks.

Square image with tan background and blue text. Photograph of six toddlers lying on a multicolored rug, hiding their eyes. Text: Tiny Tots Play Group - Ages 0-3 | No registration | Fourth Mondays at 10 AM

Tiny Tots Play Group

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Tiny Tots Play Group:

Meet other caregivers while your child plays and builds their social skills at this unstructured play group.Ages 0-3 (siblings welcome). No registration needed.

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers, Preschool

Program Type: Fun & Games

Meet other caregivers while your child plays and builds their social skills at this unstructured play group.

Ages 0-3 (siblings welcome). No registration needed.

Red background with Ash and Pikachu in lower left corner. Pokemon Club: Select Mondays & Wednesdays, 4:30-5:30 PM. Grades 1-6 | Please register at calendar.sgpl.org

Pokémon Club: Session A

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Grade School, K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade

Pokémon Club:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Come play, learn, and talk about Pokémon. Play the game, trade cards, and do crafts. Bring your Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, or phone if you would li...

Waitlist

Required

Waitlist

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Grade School, K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade

Program Type: Fun & Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 0

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Come play, learn, and talk about Pokémon. Play the game, trade cards, and do crafts. Bring your Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, or phone if you would like to play with another friend in the club or Pokémon Go.

Grades 1-6. Please register for either the Monday or Wednesday option each month. Activities are the same for both sessions.

AI Unplugged: Behind the Digital Curtain

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, from the voice assistants in our homes to the algorithms powering social media. But what is AI...

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Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

Artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly become a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, from the voice assistants in our homes to the algorithms powering social media. But what is AI really, and how does it work under the hood?

Meet the Candidates Forum

Monday, February 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 10:00pm

Offsite at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The League of Women Voters (https://www.lwvil.org/) has a long history of conducting candidate forums and is widely considered to be one of the most capable non-partisan organizati...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Offsite

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

The League of Women Voters (https://www.lwvil.org/) has a long history of conducting candidate forums and is widely considered to be one of the most capable non-partisan organizations in this regard.

State of the Village (Morning Session)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Village of Sugar Grove invites all community members to the 2025 Community State of the Village and Q&A presented by Village President Jennifer Konen. This is an excellent ...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

The Village of Sugar Grove invites all community members to the 2025 Community State of the Village and Q&A presented by Village President Jennifer Konen.

Mobile phone, laptop, desktop computer, etc.

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Technology Tuesdays are a drop in event every Tuesday afternoon in the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center. You can bring your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or general...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

Technology Tuesdays are a drop in event every Tuesday afternoon in the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center.

Books and Brews Speculative Fiction Discussion

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Offsite at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Books & Brews:

Adults 21+ are welcome to join us in at Burnt Barrel Social, 799 Heartland in Sugar Grove, for a beverage and a discussion of a fantasy/science fiction/speculative title. (Ava...

Event Details:

Trail of Lightning: When a town needs help finding a missing girl, Dinétah monster hunter Maggie Hoskie is their last hope. Maggie must unravel clues from ancient legends and battl...

Open

Required

Offsite Event

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Offsite

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Required

Seats Remaining: 9

Event Details:

Adults 21+ are welcome to join us in at Burnt Barrel Social, 799 Heartland in Sugar Grove, for a beverage and a discussion of a fantasy/science fiction/speculative title. (Available one month prior at the Circulation Desk.)

Trail of Lightning: When a town needs help finding a missing girl, Dinétah monster hunter Maggie Hoskie is their la

State of the Village (Evening Session)

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

The Village of Sugar Grove invites all community members to the 2025 Community State of the Village and Q&A presented by Village President Jennifer Konen. This is an excellent ...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

The Village of Sugar Grove invites all community members to the 2025 Community State of the Village and Q&A presented by Village President Jennifer Konen.

Pokémon Club: Session B

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Grade School, K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade

Pokémon Club:

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Come play, learn, and talk about Pokémon. Play the game, trade cards, and do crafts. Bring your Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, or phone if you would li...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Grade School, K-2nd Grade, 3rd-5th Grade

Program Type: Fun & Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 10

Calling all Pokémon Trainers! Come play, learn, and talk about Pokémon. Play the game, trade cards, and do crafts. Bring your Nintendo DS, Nintendo Switch, or phone if you would like to play with another friend in the club or Pokémon Go.

Grades 1-6. Please register for either the Monday or Wednesday option each month. Activities are the same for both sessions.

Dungeons & Dragons

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm

NOW Space at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

Come ready to be imaginative and cooperative as we explore 5E (fifth edition) Dungeons & Dragons mechanics in the realm of Krynn.Newcomers are welcome to join us as we begin a ...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: NOW Space

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Fun & Games

Required

Seats Remaining: 4

Event Details:

Come ready to be imaginative and cooperative as we explore 5E (fifth edition) Dungeons & Dragons mechanics in the realm of Krynn.

Sugar Grove Public Library District Board Meeting

Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Board Room at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Board room; holidays or other events necessitating a date or room change are noted. A...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

Board meetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m. in the Board room; holidays or other events necessitating a date or room change are noted.

Kiwanis of Sugar Grove Township Meeting

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Purpose of Meeting:

A combined meeting with the Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove Township and Kiwanis Club of Aurora.

This is not a library sponsored event.

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Purpose of Meeting

A combined meeting with the Kiwanis Club of Sugar Grove Township and Kiwanis Club of Aurora.

Outreach: Senior Living Program Visit

Thursday, February 27, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Offsite at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Program viewing of ILP Present: An Evening with Amy Tan from February 19th at Sugar Grove Senior Living for interested residents. Amy Tan is an American author best know...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Offsite

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

Program viewing of ILP Present: An Evening with Amy Tan from February 19th at Sugar Grove Senior Living for interested residents.

Board Games & LEGO

Friday, February 28, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Teen Zone at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Fun & Games

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Hang out in the Teen Zone. You can build with LEGO blocks or play a board game. You can battle your friends in Super Smash Bros. on our Switch or game online on one of the desktop ...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Fun & Games

Event Details:

Hang out in the Teen Zone. You can build with LEGO blocks or play a board game. You can battle your friends in Super Smash Bros. on our Switch or game online on one of the desktop computers.

Private Reservation: Westside Reading Circle

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Quiet Reading Room at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Book Club meeting for the Westside Reading Circle.

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Quiet Reading Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Book Club meeting for the Westside Reading Circle.

Homebound Deliveries

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Offsite at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Movies

Age Group:

All ages (including solo adults)

Event Details:

The Outreach Services Librarian will be making homebound deliveries during this event. If you would like to sign up for homebound delivery, please do one of the following: call the...

Offsite Event

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Offsite

Age Group: All ages (including solo adults)

Program Type: Books & Reading, Movies

Event Details:

The Outreach Services Librarian will be making homebound deliveries during this event.

Picture of a frog, egg, chocolate, and toast fidget toy.

Teen Craft: DIY Fidget Toys

Monday, March 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Teen Zone at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens

Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of snacks and using craft supplies to create your own fidget toys.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Teen Zone

Age Group: Teens

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 3

Event Details:

Enjoy an hour of snacks and using craft supplies to create your own fidget toys.

Square image with tan background and purple text. A photograph of four babies with various skin tones sitting and playing with toys on a colorful rug. Text: Baby & Toddler Storytime - Ages 0-3 | No registration | Tuesdays at 10:00 AM

Baby & Toddler Storytime

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Babies & Toddlers

Baby and Toddler Story Time:

Join us for this weekly drop-in storytime tailored especially to babies and toddlers (siblings welcome). Read, rhyme, and wiggle with your little one while fostering language and e...

Event Details:

No storytime 5/27

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Babies & Toddlers

Program Type: Storytime

Event Details:

Join us for this weekly drop-in storytime tailored especially to babies and toddlers (siblings welcome). Read, rhyme, and wiggle with your little one while fostering language and early literacy skills.

Ages 0-3 with caregiver. No registration needed.

No storytime 5/27

Tech Tuesdays

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Presentations

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details:

Technology Tuesdays are a drop in event every Tuesday afternoon in the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center. You can bring your mobile phone, tablet, laptop, or general...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Presentations

Event Details:

Technology Tuesdays are a drop in event every Tuesday afternoon in the Janice Katherine Rich Technology Learning Center.

Make Greeting Cards with Jennifer Boring

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

NOW Space at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Coffee and a Craft:

Join us in the NOW Space and make a craft! No experience necessary. Materials provided. Please register with your Sugar Grove Public Library card.

Event Details:

This month, Jennifer Boring will show you how to make a set of birthday greeting cards.

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: NOW Space

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Required

Seats Remaining: 2

Event Details:

Join us in the NOW Space and make a craft! No experience necessary. Materials provided. Please register with your Sugar Grove Public Library card.

This month, Jennifer Boring will show you how to make a set of birthday greeting cards.

Adult Book Discussion

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room C at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Adult Book Discussion:

Join us for a patron-led discussion in Meeting Room C. Reservation not required. Please call to find out this month's title. Book club books are available at the Circulation d...

Event Details:

circle of 15 chairs

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Meeting Room C

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading

Event Details:

Join us for a patron-led discussion in Meeting Room C. Reservation not required. Please call to find out this month's title. Book club books are available at the Circulation desk the month prior to the meeting.

circle of 15 chairs

ONLINE: Illinois Libraries Present Exploring Space with Coralie Adam

Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Board Room at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Books & Reading, Online Programs

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

REGISTER HERE TO WATCH THIS ONLINE PROGRAM ON ZOOM or watch the program online in the NOW Space.Coralie Adam graduated in 2011 from Illinois with a B.S. in aerospace engineering. F...

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Board Room

Age Group: Teens, Adults

Program Type: Books & Reading, Online Programs

Event Details:

REGISTER HERE TO WATCH THIS ONLINE PROGRAM ON ZOOM or watch the program online in the NOW Space.

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am

Storytime Room at Sugar Grove Public Library

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Preschool

Preschool Storytime:

This storytime for independent preschoolers features stories, rhymes, songs, and more followed by a craft. Join us for a fun time and develop independence as well as essential earl...

Open

Required

Open

Library Branch: Sugar Grove Public Library

Room: Storytime Room

Age Group: Preschool

Program Type: Storytime

Required

Seats Remaining: 14

This storytime for independent preschoolers features stories, rhymes, songs, and more followed by a craft. Join us for a fun time and develop independence as well as essential early literacy skills.

Ages 3-6. Children attend on their own but caregivers must stay in the library. Please register.

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