Oct 25 Friday
Experience India is a cultural immersion event, where attendees can indulge their senses in the delights of India! They'll taste a delicious buffet dinner prepared by local Indian restaurant Vanakkam India, smell the warm spices of traditionally prepared chai tea, take in the sights and sounds of regional Indian dances and music, plus feel the smooth fabric as they are dressed in a traditional saree. We'll have mehndi body art, Indian script demonstrations and a communal mandala art project, as well!
Oct 26 Saturday
The Haunted Labs return to NIU's Physics and Chemistry Buildings! Stop in any time from 10am - 3pm on Sat Oct 26th and enjoy some hands-on spooky science exhibits and exciting demonstrations provided by NIU's departments of Chemistry and Physics. We'll have several different rooms set up to explore, including our famous Haunted Labs dark-room exhibits. This event is free and open to the public, and free parking will be available in the NIU Parking garage.
Trick-or-Treat your way around the world! Sweet tooths of all ages are invited to go on an international candy quest at the library, gathering and sampling different confections at each library desk.
Stop by the Circulation Desk, the Adult Reference Desk, the Tech Desk, and the Youth Reference Desk to find each candy.
Ingredients for each item will be posted; please be aware of any allergies. Some candies may pose choking hazards to small children; parental supervision is required. One of each item per person, please.
This free program is open to all ages. Candy samples will be available while supplies last.
This program is sponsored by the Rick Johns Memorial Fund.
For more information, please contact Chelsea at chelsear@dkpl.org or (815) 756-9568 ext. 1700.
The Magic of the Spellbinder excites and captivates audiences across the country. Walter King, Jr. incorporates theater, dance, music, and comedy with illusions like transforming a woman into a live leopard or levitating a lady in mid-air! His performance never fails to leave audiences spellbound, making every event unforgettable and fun.
Walter is a master of magic and illusion. He is an award-winning magician who has entertained stars like Jennifer Hudson, Gladys Knight, and Chance the Rapper. The Spellbinder is a Chicago Legend of magic who has performed in every kind of event from corporate trade shows and colleges to the grand stages of the “Mirage” and the “Stratosphere” in Las Vegas.
Born and raised on the Westside of Chicago, Walter is a self-taught illusionist/magician and is the first to combine multi-disciplines of Hip-Hop dance, music, and theater with the visual art of illusion and magic.
This event is tailored to a mature audience, including teens and adults. Younger children may attend with a parent or guardian. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Samantha at samanthah@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 1701.
Meet nocturnal animal characters on the trails and enjoy a s'more by the fire at this family friendly event.
Get spooky with the Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra! Boogey to an after-hours Halloween concert that will delight all ages. Wild Blue Ukulele Orchestra performs orchestrated arrangements on a full range of ukuleles, from the soprano to the UBass. Don't miss this hauntingly fun evening of music.
No registration is required. This concert is free and open to all. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. and music will begin at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served!
Oct 27 Sunday
Accessible Birding Event with RAMP — In Celebration of BIRDABILITY® Week
Sunday, October 27, 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Krape Park, 1799 Park Blvd, FreeportLocation: Krape Park Gunkel Shelter and Krape Community Building
Our chapter is partnering with RAMP to host a FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY event to recognize Birdability® week. The event is open to all individuals.
We will have a Bird of Prey show with the Northern Illinois Raptor Rehab and Education group at 1pm. They will bring three birds of prey for their 45-minute show.
Following the raptor show, we will have opportunities to join NIAS members for a Slow Birding outing around Krape as well as a Bird Sit, where individuals can remain seated to listen and look for birds.
Also during that time, local artist Jaime Elliott will offer some bird arts and crafts. Individuals can also enjoy the bird photography display from the Freeport Area Camera Club.
The location will be weather dependent, so the event will be in the Gunkel Shelter but may also use the Krape Community Building (near the boat dock/bridge) for the duration of the program. We will keep the website and Facebook event updated close to the day of the event with specific details about locations.
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Join the McHenry County College (MCC) Concert Band and Crystal Lake Community Band for a scary good time! The two musical groups are once again joining forces to perform their 13th annual Halloween Concert at 3 p.m. on Sunday, October 27, in the MCC Gym, 8900 US Hwy. 14 in Crystal Lake.
This fun-filled family event will feature spooky music performed by more than 120 musicians. The band will play festive songs including “Abracadabra,” music from Undertale, and a brand-new piece called “The Robots Have Taken Over,” a song on which MCC was part of the consortium it was written for.
Candy will be provided at a trick-or-treat reception after the concert. Attendees are encouraged to wear costumes.
The concert is free and open to the public. For more information, contact the MCC Music Department at (815) 479-7670. For more details about MCC’s music program, visit www.mchenry.edu/music.
Oct 28 Monday
This story time will feature books, songs, and activities aimed at children 18 months – 4 years. Older and younger siblings are welcome to attend, but please be aware they may find activities too simple or too difficult.
For additional information please contact Stormy at stormye@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3310.
Do you want to know what it takes to become an artist and author? Meet Lisa Naffziger, the author of the graphic novel Deja Ross Speaks to Freaks, in a program that includes a presentation and a hands-on drawing demonstration.
This program is intended for tweens and teens. No registration is required.
For additional information, please contact Steven at stevenm@dkpl.org or at (815) 756-9568 ext. 3400.