Week Calendar

For walking tots up to 35 months with an adult.

Have fun with engaging pre-literacy activities as we talk, sing, read, write and play!

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Triton College’s Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is offering free tax assistance to individuals aged 60 or older from low- to moderate-income households.

For ages 3 to 5 years with an optional adult.

Have fun developing preschool skills with songs and stories.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Ages 16 & up. Have you mastered the basics of knitting and purling, and are ready for a new technique? Cables are the braids and twists of many traditional patterns, and in this class we will learn how these patterns are created.

For 6-17 months with an adult. Siblings welcome

Inspire a love of reading with short, interactive stories, songs, lap bounces and rhymes.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

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.

Extend your computer knowledge to include internet basics, online safety, and more in this three-part series.

For ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

For ages 12 and under. If your child is younger than 3 years old, please plan to be present at this event. Drop offs of children under 3 will not be permitted.

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 4-7. Using the Library's Brick Collection, let's have fun building a display for the Kids World Department.

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.

Calling all seasoned strategists and game enthusiasts! Battle boredom and have fun making friends at our open game day for seniors. We'll have dozens of board and card games to challenge your competitive spirit!

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.

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.

If you're thinking of adopting or gifting a guinea pig or rabbit for Easter be sure you know what you're getting into!

Ages 16 & up. This class covers the basics of 3D printing. You will learn to create a design using Tinkercad and watch the 3D printer in action.

This month's Adult Book Discussion book will be The Heiress by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest and most notorious heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from his inheritance.

This month's Zoom Book Discussion book will be The Heiress  by Rachel Hawkins. After North Carolina’s richest—and most notorious—heiress dies, her adopted son walks away from his inheritance.

Chicago has a lot to offer, and all those choices can feel overwhelming. How do you narrow down your options?

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

Have your heard you can get free ebooks and audiobooks with your library card but don't know where to start?

Writers in high school and college 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.

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.

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!

Ages 14 & up. The Cricut Joy is the perfect die cutting machine for beginners!  Lightweight and portable, it is perfect for making stickers, cards and custom vinyl projects.

For kids in kindergarten to 6th grade.

Have fun with stories and activities for elementary-aged children.

We ask that families attend one Storytime each week. 

Ages 7-12. Are you a fan of Pokémon? Meet other trainers and show off your favorite Pokémon! Each session will have new activities themed around everyone’s favorite pocket monsters!

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

As high school sweethearts in Cincinnati, vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown grew up together as artists. After settling in Chicago the duo has regularly played the city's top jazz venues.

Adults & teens ages 13 & up. Game night! Drop in to play some tabletop board games from the Library's growing collection at the Library or bring your own favorite games to share.

Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.