Week Calendar

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

This weekly toddler storytime will involve engaging pre-literacy activities: talking, singing, reading, writing and playing!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

For children ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.

We will focus on what kids learn in preschool with songs and stories!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Take some time to explore your creative side with a variety of art supplies, a featured craft, or bring a work in progress. Not feeling crafty? No worries, coloring pages and playing cards will also be available.

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

Ages 16 and up. If you wanted to try knitting, but were nervous to try it out, this is the class for you.

Ages 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcome. Drop into the Stortyime Room to inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces, and rhymes.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

Ages 14 & up. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll explore the exciting world of laser cutting and engraving using the powerful Glowforge Pro.

Adults and teens ages 16 & up. Warhammer is a tabletop miniature wargame with a medieval fantasy theme. Ever wonder what Warhammer was all about? This is your chance to learn about the game and all that goes into playing.

Ages 7-12. Grab your pencils and dice! We are going on an adventure without even leaving the library! Each session will be a different bite size story in these Dungeons and Dragons adventures

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for September, October, and November.

Mobility issues shouldn’t stop you from staying active. Join fitness instructor Jen Adams for a chair exercise program for seniors ages 60 and up. Register to save your seats for September, October, and November.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

Have a phone or tablet and need help getting started? Need advanced help with an app? Sign up for personalized individual help! One device per session, though multiple people may attend with the device.

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

The Modern Times Film series showcases new additions to the library's movie collection. This week: IF, the story of a girl who can see everyone’s imaginary friends who goes on a mission to reconnect forgotten IFs with their kids. 2024.

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

After training and signing a liability waiver, drop in during open studio hours to use Workshop equipment to work on your own creative projects or get a tour of everything the Workshop has to offer.

Named the best jazz ensemble in Chicago by the Chicago Reader, the Chicago Cellar Boys take an authentic approach to big band jazz of the 20s and 30s. Don't miss this live concert right here at the Library!

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing led them to keep from their children.

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be Saints for All Occasions by J. Courtney Sullivan, the story of an immigrant family and the secrets that an Irish Catholic upbringing led them to keep from their children.

For children of all ages. If your child is under age 3, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

Join us for an hour of casual conversation with other families who are learning English. No lessons, just a place to practice your English skills, and a place for children to meet and connect with other kids.

Enjoy crochet? Interested in learning new stitches or sharing your knowledge? Join us for our virtual crochet-a-long.

Grades 4-6. Want to become the next famous author? Join us for one or all three classes this fall! Snack provided at the end of class.

Writers in grades 7-12 are invited to join in on a weekly hour and a half of socializing, discussion, and, of course, writing! Share your poems and stories in a supportive space or listen to others read.

Ages 12 & under with an adult. Join Eisenhower and the Language Labs for a 30-minute Bilingual Arabic Storytime full of fun and learning! Together we will learn Arabic songs, play games, and create a craft!

Join our bi-weekly chess club for a few games in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere for high school aged players and older. No experience required.

Sample and get recipes for some of Camille Stagg’s holiday favorites including quick appetizers, salads, and dessert ideas. 

Our BYO Book Club is back! Have a favorite book or two (or four) you'd like to share with fellow readers and librarians? Join our book club to tell us about them and get recommendations for books to read next.

Noted Illinois enthusiast John Kokoris shares the secrets to a successful visit to the Shawnee National Forest in southern Illinois, including landmarks, hikes off the beaten trail, lodging, and food.