Naperville Public Library

Adult Events for the Month of May

Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at All Day -- All Libraries
May 2013 - All Month Long

Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.

English Conversation Groups for ESL Students - Literacy Dupage (NBL)

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 10:00 AM -- Naper Boulevard Library
These groups are designed to give English-as-a-Second-Language students a chance to practice their skills in a relaxed and comfortable environment. There is no fee for attending these classes, and one does not have to attend every session. Patrons are invited to attend whenever they can. All adult learners are welcome. For more information, please contact the Literacy DuPage at 630-416-6699. This is a partnership between the Naperville Public Library and the Literacy DuPage.

Coupons 101 (95th)

Wednesday, May 01, 2013 at 6:30 PM -- 95th Street Library
Rachel Singer Gordon, The Mashup Mom
Sick of ever-rising food bills? Discouraged about ever saving any REAL money with coupons? Coupons 101 takes the guesswork out of the process, offering strategies to maximize your savings at grocery and drug stores across Chicagoland. Get started by finding out how to save on everything from groceries to diapers, combine store savings with coupons and money-back deals and save your own valuable time and effort! With just a little planning and information, you can stretch your money in tough economic times. Seating is limited. This program is partially funded by a grant from the City of Naperville.
This ia a HWW program.

Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)

Thursday, May 02, 2013 at All Day -- All Libraries
May 2013 - All Month Long

Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.

Pay It Forward: Knit And Crochet Friendship Shawl (NIC)

Thursday, May 02, 2013 at 6:30 PM -- Nichols Library
Pay it forward by knitting or crocheting a quick and easy friendship shawl. Shawls are made on behalf of Warm Up America! and will be donated to local nursing homes, hospices and shelters. Experienced knitters and crocheters are welcome to share their expertise, and beginners can learn how! Please come with your choice of machine washable worsted weight acrylic yarn, size 10 or 11 knitting needles or H, I or J crochet hook. Teens will earn volunteer hours! Open to adults and teens in grades 6 - 12.

Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)

Friday, May 03, 2013 at All Day -- All Libraries
May 2013 - All Month Long

Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.

Naperville Community Heritage Month (NPL)

Saturday, May 04, 2013 at All Day -- All Libraries
May 2013 - All Month Long

Check out the displays in Children's, Adult & Teen Services departments at all three libraries to learn more about Naperville.
So, You Think You Know Naperville? Challenge yourself by answering questions about our community's history. Participants can pick up a quiz at any Naperville Public Library location. Complete the quiz and drop it in a raffle box for a chance to win a prize. Prize winners will be contacted starting June 3. This quiz is for teens in grades 6 - 12 and adults. A current Naperville Public Library card is required to participate. For more information, please contact the Nichols Library Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.

Downtown Naperville Historical Walking Tour (NIC)

Saturday, May 04, 2013 at 10:00 AM -- Nichols Library
Downtown Naperville has changed a lot since Joseph Naper opened Naper's General Store! Join us as we take a trip through time and visit some people and businesses from the past. The tour group will meet at the upper level entrance of Nichols Library. For more information, please contact the Adult Services Desk at 630-961-4100, ext. 6311.