Event List

Socialize as you play this fun game. Small prizes will be awarded to those who Bingo!

Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime. Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.

De-stress and hang out with other middle schoolers! We’ll provide snacks, activities, and games to get you through the school week.  Grades 5-8, ages 10-14.

Learn about the equipment and vehicles used on typical Illinois farms with a story, craft, activity, and themed snack. Presented by the Cook County Farm Bureau. Grades K-4 &n...

A retired sea captain and his daughter must reassess their strained relationship after he begins a new romance with a widowed housekeeper.. (2022, NR, 1 hr 43 min) R 

Stories, songs, activities, and more that are perfect for the school-ready child. Ages 3-5 with a parent/caregiver

Magician, storyteller, and author William Pack will explore the revolutionary spirit of the 1920s, one of the most transformative eras in American history. ...

A fun-filled hour of anime appreciation. We’ll watch and talk about your favorite shows, draw, and enjoy all things anime. Grades 6–8

Learn simple formatting and entering/editing data. 

Create handmade knitted and crocheted crafts for local organizations. Please bring your needles and/or hooks and some acrylic or cotton yarn.

Drop in the Youth Services Department to make a seasonal craft while supplies last. 

Ojibwa author Kim Sigafus discusses the history of Native American tribes in Illinois and their connection to the Trail of Tears. Learn about a day in the life of a Native in ...

Drop in for some open-ended play and meet new friends at our weekly playgroup. Birth to 5 with a parent/caregiver

Practice your English conversation skills while playing games. 

Join us in the Youth Services department to celebrate the winners of the 51st Annual Children's Art Contest!

Play popular board games, including Ticket to Ride and Codenames. Participants can also bring their own board game to play. We will be raffling off one free board game in...

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime! Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Cassandra Webb is a New York metropolis paramedic who begins to demonstrate signs of clairvoyance. Forced to challenge revelations about her past, she needs to safeguard three youn...

Do you have what it takes to beat the Puzzle Gauntlet? The Puzzle Master devised a series of devious challenges to test your STEAM skills and cunning to the max. Should you triumph...

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Book Jewelry Display 

Trained therapy dogs patiently listen to your child as they read from a book of their choice. Participants should be able to read independently for their full 15-minute session. To...

Tap into your inner creativity with a fun and easy craft project. This month: Book Jewelry Display 

Get your little one acquainted with the library in this toddler-riffic storytime. Ages 18-36 months with a parent/caregiver.