Event List

Join us for stories, songs, and more. No registration is needed. 

Join Teaching Artist and Doll Maker Victoria Reeves for crafting and community.

Little fingers will experiment with painting, gluing, sticking, cutting, and creating. Dress for a mess! Registration is required. 

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

We’ll share stories and songs perfect for little ones! No registration is needed. 

Everyone who does handwork and wants to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever you’re working on!

You can’t spend the night at the library, but your stuffed animal can! Bring your stuffed friend to a special storytime on Friday, then leave your stuffie at the library for an overnight sleepover full of fun and hijinks.

Kick off this year’s summer reading club with games, crafts, and a free ice cream from Chicago Ice Cream Truck! Drop in anytime between 6:00-8:00 p.m. and join the celebration.

Read & discuss Lock Every Door by Riley Sager. Books are available one month before the discussion. This book discussion takes place at Fox & Turtle Restaurant. Registration is required. 

Are you an astronomy fan, or do you just like to paint? We’ll talk about nebulae, observe and wonder, and paint a space where stars are born. Registration is required. 

Compete with your team of up to six people for a chance to win prizes. A reservation at Tree Guys Pizza Pub is highly encouraged. 

Is your little one struggling with speech? Come (with your child) to this session to learn some tips on how to encourage their vocabulary through play. Tips backed up a certified Speech and Language Pathologist.

Speaking English doesn’t have to be hard. Intermediate English learners can practice their skills in a friendly, casual group. We meet in person and on Zoom. Please register to get the Zoom link.

Take a deep dive into our local wildlife and learn practical ways to coexist safely.

Calling all LEGO enthusiasts! Join us and build LEGO creations that will be displayed in the library afterward. No registration needed. 

William Pack takes you on a fantastical journey through the history of the Circus. You’ll hear stories of triumph, disaster, and the grand adventure of traveling.

This is your chance to channel your inner monster and wreak havoc on a cardboard city YOU built! First, help us build an epic city out of recycled cardboard.