Event List

Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for his TV, radio and podcast work.

We blend romance and literary fiction to explore love, loss, and human connections through storytelling. Books will be available at the Front desk one month before the discussion.

Monday Mayhem is a time to kick-back, relax, and have some fun. It might be a game, a craft, a film, a project - who knows? You might even learn something. The only guarantee - it will be fun! Virtual Reality will be featured this semester.

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.

Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! 

Please note that if District 2 calls an eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.

Knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts—want to grow your skills and connect with others? Join the Needle Guild, your creative community!

Come to the library to make some messy art with shaving cream and paint. Dress for mess and fun.

Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.

Gather after school for a weekly high-octane, rules-light game session. Beginner, experienced, and new players welcome!

Join us for two special evening storytimes with the League of Enchantment. They’ll bring beloved superheroes, princesses, and characters to life, sharing their love of costumes and cosplay through fun and engaging tales.

Share your perspectives with fellow movie enthusiasts about these hand-picked titles chosen by Emily every month.

Join Ms. Maggie for Polish stories and enjoy crafts and games that encourage creativity. 

Intended for ages 0-6 with a caregiver.

Join us after school to bring your wildest LEGO ideas to life! Collaborate, explore new creations, and challenge yourself with fun building projects.

For grades 6-12.

Bring your friends and family to the library for board games fun. Use our games, cards, and puzzles or bring your own to share.

The first jigsaw puzzle was created in 1762, and now, over 230 years later, we still love them! We will create our very own jigsaw puzzles to take home, share with others, and even give to someone special.

Bring your little ones, ages 0-11, to a special storytime and craft session with a Principal from District 2! Kids will enjoy stories that spark their imagination while getting to meet a local Principal.

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Unlock your family history with a personalized genealogy appointment. Receive one hour of guidance, share discoveries, and solve research challenges. Bring a USB thumb drive to save your work.

Join Miss Diane for a themed storytime designed to help develop your child’s literacy skills while creating lasting memories together. Your little ones will enjoy listening to charming picture books, singing songs, and doing flannel board rhymes.

Middle schoolers can join us on early dismissal days for some gaming fun on the library’s Nintendo Switch! 

Please note that if District 2 calls an eLearning Day this program will be canceled for that day.

Brick Builders of all ages are welcome to let their imagination soar with our LEGOs. LEGO pieces cannot leave the library, but we are happy to display your child’s creations!

Gather the family for a fabulous story time, perfect for ages 0-5! We will sing, read, talk, and play our way through a half-hour of delightful stories, songs, and rhymes.