Upcoming Events

Stop in The Hangout for a fun, retro craft.  Each week, we will travel back in time to create some groovy, or even rad, crafts.  Supplies are available on a first come, first served basis, but you are welcome to pop in and out.

Take a break and let your imagination run wild to create a truly tacky, terrible, or unique valentine for your sweetheart at this creative event!  You bring the ideas, we’ll provide the supplies.  Participants will vote for their favorit

Come to the Library and have some fun with stories, songs, and more!  Registration will begin 10 minutes prior to the start of the program in the Ground Floor Meeting Room.  Space is limited to the first 20 children and caregivers.

Join Miss Allison for a musical program perfect for little ones. We’ll all get the chance to sing songs, play instruments, and dance. Only register children attending. One accompanying caregiver per child please. Limit 15. Ages birth+.

Wiggle your way down to the Library for a storytime with fun songs and activities tailored for the littlest ones. Feel free to stay and play with other wobblers after storytime. Register all registrants including caregivers. Limit 20.

February 13th is Galentine’s Day, a day to celebrate platonic friendships as seen in season two of the TV show Parks and Recreation.  Gather your friends to follow a Bob Ross painting tutorial paired with themed mocktails!&

Join Michele Crawford from the University of Illinois Extension School for this special

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.

Pajamas!  Stories!  It’s bedtime at the Library!  Bring your favorite stuffy to the Library’s pajama-themed storytime!  Register all participants including caregivers.  Limit 20.  All ages.

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Come to the Library and have some fun with stories, songs, and more!  Registration will begin 10 minutes prior to the start of the program in the Ground Floor Meeting Room.  Space is limited to the first 20 children and caregivers.

From Downton Abbey’s Highclere Castle to Chatsworth House featured in Pride and Prejudice (2005), countless English country houses have appeared in movies and on TV.  Journalist and film historian Jeff Cappel will

Join us in beating those Monday blues by making a craft of your own. Limit 15. Ages 6+.

Ramadan Mubarak! The Library is partnering with The Language Labs to present a very special Ramadan storytime for our patrons in Arabic! Join us for wonderful morning of stories, songs, crafts, and culture as we light the path to begin the month.

**Rescheduled from Thursday, February 6th**

Join Pathlights for this six-class instruction series for adults ages 55 and over.

Stop in and get those little fingers moving with a fun and simple craft. Supplies are first come first serve, but you are welcome to pop in and out. Ages 3-6. 

Join other adult English language learners to practice speaking, listening, and writing, build vocabulary, practice small talk, learn grammar, and participate in fun cultural activities.

Stretch.  Meditate.  Relax.  We are pleased to partner with The Do Good Movement to bring yoga and mindfulness to our Library.  Yoga mats will be provided.  Limit 20.  Ages 6+.

On November 4, 1922, the tomb of King Tutankhamun was discovered by British archaeologist Howard Carter.

Come to the Library and have some fun with stories, songs, and more!  Registration will begin 10 minutes prior to the start of the program in the Ground Floor Meeting Room.  Space is limited to the first 20 children and caregivers.

Feeling some Spring fever?  Get out of the house to socialize with friends and neighbors in this casual, fun space.  Board games, puzzles, coloring, and coffee will be provided.  Limit 30.  Ages 50+.  

Join the Writer's Critique Group on the second Saturday of each month from 10am–12pm. Whether you are a published writer or an aspiring writer please join us for a discussion, feedback, and improvement suggestions of a member's works. 

Learn cool new DIY techniques with our craft kits!  Limit one per person.  Register online or call 708-598-8446 ext. 120.  Limit 40.  Ages 18 and up. Only one person per registration.