Week Calendar

Come on down for a story time geared towards preschool students! We will make a fun craft and play!

You and your little ones are invited to join Ms. Diane for an interactive and themed storytime where we will read a charming selection of picture books, sing a few songs or rhymes, and end each session by making a craft to take home.

Join Ms. Maggie for a family storytime in Polish! We will be reading books written by American and Polish authors. After reading stories, children are invited to make fun crafts and play interactive games!

Let’s have some outdoor fun on the Early Learning Center’s patio with amazing toys like sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and more! Weather permitting, we’ll be playing outside. But in case the weather turns bad, we will move the event indoors.

Do you have kids that just can’t get enough crafting fun? Bring them to the library to join Ms. Diane and Ms. Penny for a new craft project every week. All it takes is a sprinkle of imagination to join the fun!

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

Practice and learn new yoga poses with your little ones, and enjoy a yoga-themed story too. Due to restricted space, this program is limited to 10 yogis; we recommend arriving a few minutes early to secure a spot.

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

Northern Illinois Food Bank provides nutritious cold lunches to children up through age 18. Lunch must be eaten on site at the library.

Looking to promote early literacy in Spanish for your kids? Join us Friday afternoons as we read our favorite books and create a craft - all in Spanish. It's a fantastic opportunity for language learning and fun bonding time.

We explore a diverse selection of popular titles, bestsellers, award-winning works, and more!

Calling all knitting, crochet, and embroidery enthusiasts! Are you eager to expand your skills and meet fellow crafters? Look no further than The Needle Guild, your ultimate creative hub.

Hang out with other LEGO lovers as you create your own one-of-a-kind builds. When building time is up, you will have the opportunity to take a photo with your awesome creation and grab a yummy snack to take home.

Have you gotten seeds from our Seed Library yet? Want something fun to do before heading to Music in the Park? Come on down to the library and paint your very own terracotta pot! Please wear something that you won’t mind getting dirty.

Escape the summer heat by spending a cool evening at the library, where you can relax in the shade and enjoy a movie with a Hispanic twist. The titles will be a surprise!

Join us Thursday evenings to play card games and board games. Feel free to bring a friend along, and if you have a favorite game, bring that too!

Bring your own art pens or use supplied pencils, markers, and crayons to color in printed seasonal subjects, accompanied by relaxing music.

We read popular titles, bestsellers, and more!