Events Calendar
Poplar Creek Public Library
Aloha, Stitch
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin Miss Lisa M. for some Hawaiian-themed crafts in anticipation of the new Lilo & Stitch movie. Please register children only, not adults.
Family Concert Series: Harp Twins ft. Volfgang Twins
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesThe Harp Twins, Camille and Kennerly Kitt, are identical twin sisters renowned for their duet performances on electric harps. Their YouTube channel features innovative covers of rock and metal songs, blending classical harp techniques with modern music in visually striking music videos. With multiple albums and international tours, they captivate audiences with their unique fusion...
Rainbow Treasure Hunt
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesCelebrate Mother's Day with sweet treats and a special craft! Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Film – The Garfield Movie
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All ages welcome.
May the 4th
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesGet ready to blast off through the stars and join an out-of-this-world, library-wide celebration of a galaxy far, far away. There will be crafts, games, Star Wars trivia, prizes, and photo ops for an afternoon of sci-fi fun!
Dia del Niño
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United States¡Ven a celebrar el Día del Niño con nosotros! Tendremos actividades y manualidades para las familias. Registre solo a niños, no a adultos.
Family Bingo
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesTime for family bingo with Miss Amanda! Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Film: Hop
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All ages welcome.
Family Concert Series: Morgan Pirtle Duo
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesMorgan Pirtle, influenced by jazz greats like Ella Fitzgerald and Carole King, blends jazz with contemporary sounds to craft ethereal and impactful music. Her style, often compared to Norah Jones and Rachael Price, also draws inspiration from artists like Lianne La Havas and Bruno Major, creating a unique fusion of genres. Pirtle's latest single, "TS4L,"...
Mini Golf
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesIt's the Week of the Young Child, and it's Playday Friday! Join us in the Children's Department for a few rounds of mini golf.
Drop-In Family Gaming
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesDrop-in with family or friends to try out some of our board- or card-games.
Drop-In Minecraft Mania
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesGet ready for the new Minecraft movie with some fun crafts.
Drop-In Family LEGO Builders
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesDrop-in LEGO fun for the whole family, with less chance of stepping on a LEGO barefoot.
STEAM Stations
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesPut your science skills to the test with our STEAM stations. Please register children only, not adults.
Family Concert Series: Parkwest Strings
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesParkwest String play a wide range of classical, pop, movie, Broadway, and tango music. Join us for a showstopping musical event!
Paddington Movie Night
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesCome for a night of entertainment in the Studio with a showing of Paddington, the story of a Bear who travels to the big city. Popcorn and refreshments will be provided.
Mar10 Day
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesPlay some MarioKart, and try out some games and activities based around everyone's favorite plumber. Please register children only, not adults.
Angry Birds Live
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesAngry Birds in real life? Build some catapults, build some structures, and let those birds fly! Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Films – Lincoln
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesDoors open at 1:45pm (Closed Captioning) Join us for a Monday matinee to celebrate Presidents Day. Bring your own snacks! This is a PG-13 film.
Family Concert Series: Great American Songbook
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesThe Great American Songbook features some of the most important and most influential American popular songs of the 20th century – principally from film and theater. Written from the 1920s through the 1950s, they include hundreds of songs of enduring popularity. Hear Gavin Coyle, Carlyn Lloyd and Jon Warfel bring the American Songbook to life!
Taylor Swif-Tea Party
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesCelebrate Taylor with this fun and musical party, complete with hot drinks, snacks, and some of your favorite songs. Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Films – The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Friday matinee to celebrate J.R.R. Tolkien Day. Bring your own snacks! This is a PG-13 film.
Squishies
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesGrab your favorite Squishmallow or a friend and come join us for lots of fun based around these marshmallow stuffies! Please register children only, not adults.
Family Concert Series: Random Ringers Handbell Choir In-Person
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesThe Random Ringers Handbell Choir return for their annual holiday performance! The 11-member ensemble will perform secular, poplar, and classic holiday music on 5 octaves of Schulmerich Handbells and Malmark Handchimes.
Jolly Jingle Fest
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a festive, family-friendly winter celebration! Help us kick off our Winter Reading Challenge and celebrate the season. There will be fun games for kids, prizes to win, crafts to create, snacks to munch, a live holiday concert, and a special visit from Santa! Featuring Under the Mistletoe: Nostalgic Holiday Favorites! For...
Dog Man Party
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesCelebrate the release of Big Jim Begins and the new Dog Man movie with some fun crafts and activities. Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Films – Elf
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All Ages Welcome. Doors open at 1:45pm (Closed Captioning)
Family Concert Series: Northside Brass Quintet In-Person
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesRyan Hobbs and friends are bringing their professional brass quintet, playing classical, jazz and Dixieland. From Beethoven to Frank Sinatra and Motown, there is something for everyone! All ages are welcome; registration is required.
Holiday Market
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesLocal vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.
Wild for Robots
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesWe're reading The Wild Robot by Peter Brown at all our tween programs in September. Join us to watch the new movie and discuss it, and how it compares to the book. Please register children only, not adults.
Feature Films – Hocus Pocus
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All Ages Welcome.
Family Concert Series: Hugo’s Elvis
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesHugo Colin is a young Elvis impersonator that will thrill Elvis lovers of all ages. This talented young man pays tribute to everyone’s favorite entertainer for the enjoyment of life-long Elvis admirers and to introduce the music legend to a brand new generation of fans! All ages are welcome; registration is required.
LEGO Train Club Exhibit
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesUsing over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fun of this one-of-kind train exhibit. NILTC excels at creating little vignettes throughout their train layout, and often gets a...
LEGO Train Club Exhibit
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesUsing over a million LEGO bricks to build approximately 200 feet of tracks and city-scapes, the Northern Illinois LEGO® Train Club Exhibit comes to Poplar Creek Library for the weekend. Enjoy the sights, sounds, and fun of this one-of-kind train exhibit. NILTC excels at creating little vignettes throughout their train layout, and often gets a...
Feature Films – Blue Beetle
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks! All Ages Welcome.
Author Fair
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesConnect with local authors Learn about new titles Purchase signed copies of books Q & A with select authors Enter a Prize drawing A full list of participating authors will be posted on our website. No Registration Required!
Stitch’s Preppy Party
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin Ms. Amanda to create some Lilo & Stitch-themed spa and skincare items. Please register children only, not adults.
Family Concert Series: Hot n’ Cole Duet
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesFeaturing music from one of America's most beloved jazz/theater composers, audiences will become fans of Porter's timeless classics. Matt and Cynthia enlighten listeners with biographical and musical background that will bring greater appreciation for Porter's genius. All ages are welcome; registration is required.
Family Messy Art
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.
Movie – Beetlejuice
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!
Bubbles and Chalk
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us in the courtyard for bubbles, chalk masterpieces, and maybe a surprise! Please register children only, not adults.
What’s Buzzing at the Library
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for some bug-themed crafts and activities.
Family Messy Art
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin Miss Shannan for a fun-filled story and a messy, seasonal art activity. Dress for mess! Please register children only, not adults.
Summer Market
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesLocal vendors will be on-site for you to purchase handmade crafts, jewelry, food, and more. Please note: Some vendors take credit cards but most are cash-only.
Movie – A Bugs Life
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!
Family Concert Series: Shout Section Big Band
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesComprised of some of the most exciting veteran and up-and-coming musicians, Shout Section Big Band has become one of the Midwest’s best big bands. Come and enjoy an afternoon of classic big band jazz from the 1930s and 40s, and adaptations of current-day hits in the big band style. All ages are welcome; registration is...
Hive Talkin’
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin local Beekeeper Konni Vukelic for an engaging presentation about bees. Meet some of the bees (safely contained in an observation hive) that help provide pollination for local farms and learn about what you can do to help them.
Movie – Ghostbusters: Afterlife
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesJoin us for a Saturday matinee. Bring your own snacks!
Family Concert Series
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesApril 21: Pop, rock, classical and music you love. Ken has been entertaining audiences of all ages with his arrangements, original compositions and more. Joining him will be our own, Debra Stombres for a few numbers with her flute. All ages are welcome; registration is required. May 19: J2 Strings is a dynamic violin and...
Paws at the Library
Poplar Creek Public Library 1405 S. Park Avenue, Streamwood, IL, United StatesWho doesn’t love dogs! Come meet and play with therapy dogs and pet the stress of final exams and the school year away. Drinks and treats are to be served. All are welcome!
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