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The Gilded Age*

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
History
Age Group:
Adults

Step into the dazzling Gilded Age, where tycoons, innovation, and reform collided, uncovering surprising stories behind America’s rise, contradictions, and the lasting impact on everyday life. Limit 50. Ages 18+. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: History
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the dazzling Gilded Age, where tycoons, innovation, and reform collided, uncovering surprising stories behind America’s rise, contradictions, and the lasting impact on everyday life. Limit 50. Ages 18+. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Bollywood Groove Presents: Dances & Stories of India*

Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Music
Age Group:
Family

Get ready for an exciting cultural journey exploring 4 regions of India with fun facts and regional dances. Limit 40. Children of all ages and their caregivers; please register all attendees.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get ready for an exciting cultural journey exploring 4 regions of India with fun facts and regional dances. Limit 40. Children of all ages and their caregivers; please register all attendees.

This event is in the "Children" group

Sensory Storytime*

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Join us for a storytime in a smaller and sensory-friendly environment as we participate in activities, read books, and sing songs.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime in a smaller and sensory-friendly environment as we participate in activities, read books, and sing songs.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Global Taste Test: Poland*

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Adults

Sample the culinary treasures of Poland in this food tasting program! Attendees will try different Polish food staples while learning about the history and culture behind each bite. Limit 30. Ages 18+.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sample the culinary treasures of Poland in this food tasting program! Attendees will try different Polish food staples while learning about the history and culture behind each bite. Limit 30. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Volunteer Time*

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
The Hangout at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Teens

Looking for a fun way to give back? Come help us help others; you never know what you might get to do. This is a great opportunity for getting those service hours in! Limit 20. Ages 13-17. 

 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: The Hangout
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Community
Registration Required
Event Details:

Looking for a fun way to give back? Come help us help others; you never know what you might get to do. This is a great opportunity for getting those service hours in! Limit 20. Ages 13-17. 

 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Baby Prom*

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Age Group:
Babies, Family

Grab your suit, tie, and baby for this wonderful night filled with epic prom pictures, dances, and activities suited best for those little ones. Limit 20. Please register each child and include the caregiver in the notes field. Ages 0-5.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Family
Registration Required
Event Details:

Grab your suit, tie, and baby for this wonderful night filled with epic prom pictures, dances, and activities suited best for those little ones. Limit 20. Please register each child and include the caregiver in the notes field. Ages 0-5.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Oil Pastel Desserts*

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Education
Age Group:
Adults

Join in as we explore the food art of oil painter Wayne Thiebaud and render a sweet treat in oil pastels with artist and instructor Terri Murphy. Limit 25. Ages 18+. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Education
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join in as we explore the food art of oil painter Wayne Thiebaud and render a sweet treat in oil pastels with artist and instructor Terri Murphy. Limit 25. Ages 18+. 

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

Have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Tickets for admission will be handed out at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 9am. Space is limited to the first 15 children with tickets.  

Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Tickets for admission will be handed out at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 9am. Space is limited to the first 15 children with tickets.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Balance and Bloom Yoga*

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:15am
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ignite your vitality with invigorating movement and breathwork that sparks warmth, energy, and clarity — awakening and uplifting your mind, body, and spirit. Limit 20. Ages 18+. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ignite your vitality with invigorating movement and breathwork that sparks warmth, energy, and clarity — awakening and uplifting your mind, body, and spirit. Limit 20. Ages 18+. 

This event is in the "Babies" group

Wiggle & Wobble*

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies

Wiggle your way down to the Library for a storytime with fun songs and activities. Children 0-36 months and their caregivers. Limit 15 children.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Wiggle your way down to the Library for a storytime with fun songs and activities. Children 0-36 months and their caregivers. Limit 15 children.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Ageless Grace*

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Ageless Grace® is a seated, upbeat brain health program using 21 playful exercises to improve joint mobility, strength, coordination, and cognition. All levels welcome. Limit 25. Ages 18+.  

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ageless Grace® is a seated, upbeat brain health program using 21 playful exercises to improve joint mobility, strength, coordination, and cognition. All levels welcome. Limit 25. Ages 18+.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Laughter Yoga Club*

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults

Laughter Yoga combines intentional laughter with deep breathing to increase oxygen and energy. This 30-minute class includes no yoga poses. Limit 25. Ages 18+. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Laughter Yoga combines intentional laughter with deep breathing to increase oxygen and energy. This 30-minute class includes no yoga poses. Limit 25. Ages 18+. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. The Meeting Agenda and Minutes can be found here: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/about/board-of-trustees/.

Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Monthly meeting of the Library's Board of Trustees. The Meeting Agenda and Minutes can be found here: https://www.greenhillslibrary.org/about/board-of-trustees/.

This event is in the "Children" group

Preschool Storytime*

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children

Let's get you ready for the classroom! We welcome 3–6-year-olds to join us on their own for a fun storytime that incorporates reading, singing, and playing. Limit 10. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's get you ready for the classroom! We welcome 3–6-year-olds to join us on their own for a fun storytime that incorporates reading, singing, and playing. Limit 10. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Armchair Tour of the Universe*

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Education, Science
Age Group:
Adults

Go on a trip around the Universe! This presentation will take you on a whirlwind visit through our Universe's most amazing objects using images from the world's most advanced telescopes. Limit 50. Ages 18+.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education, Science
Registration Required
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the Universe! This presentation will take you on a whirlwind visit through our Universe's most amazing objects using images from the world's most advanced telescopes. Limit 50. Ages 18+.

This event is in the "Adults" group

iPhone Basics*

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Informational, Technology Class
Age Group:
Adults

Explore the basics of your iPhone 11 or newer and its operating software, including AI features. Use your iPhone to follow along. Limit 20. Ages 18+. 

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Informational, Technology Class
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore the basics of your iPhone 11 or newer and its operating software, including AI features. Use your iPhone to follow along. Limit 20. Ages 18+. 

This event is in the "Tween" group

Will it Waffle?*

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Tween

Come help us experiment and make some wacky waffle creations. Limit 15. Ages 10-13.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Tween
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come help us experiment and make some wacky waffle creations. Limit 15. Ages 10-13.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Pajamas & Popcorn Storytime*

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

Put on your PJs and snack on some popcorn as we read and sing our way through the night. Limit 10 Children.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

Put on your PJs and snack on some popcorn as we read and sing our way through the night. Limit 10 Children.

This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
First Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Children, Family

Have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Tickets for admission will be handed out at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 9am. Space is limited to the first 15 children with tickets.  

Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: First Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies, Children, Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Have some fun with stories, songs, and more! Tickets for admission will be handed out at the Youth Services Desk beginning at 9am. Space is limited to the first 15 children with tickets.  

Memorial Day-Library Closed

All Day
Green Hills Public Library District
Closing
Branches:
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This event is in the "Children" group

Spring Sip & Paint*

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Join us as we sip on juice boxes and paint a fun spring-themed picture! Limit 15. Ages 6+.

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we sip on juice boxes and paint a fun spring-themed picture! Limit 15. Ages 6+.

This event is in the "Children" group

Jibbitz Jamboree*

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let’s get those Crocs rocking with some new Jibbitz! Come to the library to make Jibbitz that match your style. Limit 15. Ages 6+.  

Registration Required
Registration will open on April 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s get those Crocs rocking with some new Jibbitz! Come to the library to make Jibbitz that match your style. Limit 15. Ages 6+.  

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fact or Fiction Book Club*

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Ground Floor Meeting Room at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Connect with other people who love to read and join us at the Library for engaging conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians.

Registration Required
Registration will close on May 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Connect with other people who love to read and join us at the Library for engaging conversation about fiction and nonfiction titles selected by Adult Services Librarians.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Office of the Illinois State Treasurer Resource Table

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ground Floor Lobby at Green Hills Public Library District
Program Type:
Community, Informational
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Stop by to speak to a representative from the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer for information on their available free resources and programs. Check to see if you have any open, missing money claims through their ICASH program.

Library Branch: Green Hills Public Library District
Room: Ground Floor Lobby
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Community, Informational
Event Details:

Stop by to speak to a representative from the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer for information on their available free resources and programs. Check to see if you have any open, missing money claims through their ICASH program.