Holiday Hours

All library locations will be closed Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25 for the Christmas Holiday.   

The Main Library is closed, Tuesday, December 31, starting at 5:00 p.m.. The Branches are closed all day Tuesday, December 31. 

All library locations are closed all day Wednesday, January 1, 2024. 

 

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Christmas Eve

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

Christmas Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing
David of the T-rexplorers holding a large dinosaur fossil in front of a room of children.

Dinosaur Discoveries

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Adults
About This Event:

Meet the T-Rexplorers as they talk to you about what it takes to discover real dinosaur fossils. Touch dinosaur fossils and meet Green Bean, a baby animatronic triceratops. Ages...

Adhesivos para Ventanas

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Colorea y decora adhesivos de ventana al estilo mándala. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 13/12.

Open
Required

New Year’s Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year’s Day

All Day
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community, Virtual
Closing

New Year's Day

Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at 12:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library, North Hoffman Branch, Rand Road Branch, In the Community
Closing

Miss Make-Believe - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Get ready to laugh with Miss Make-Believe. With a focus on friendship and kindness, this show includes vibrant magic, original ukulele music, handmade props, puppets, and bubbles. ...

Sales de Baño

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Personaliza un pequeño recipiente con sales de baño relajantes. Materiales serán provistos. Regístrese a partir del 20/12.

Open
Required
tops of multiple books

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Book Share  Share a favorite book with other readers.   

Open
Required

Dinosaurio de Fieltro

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprende a coser a mano un curioso dinosaurio de fieltro.  Hasta agotar las existencias. Entrada libre.Learn how to hand sew a cute felt dinosaur. While supplies last. Drop in.

Inkscape for Beginners

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Use this free software to create art for your next Workshop project. Learn how to navigate the workspace, use common tools, and save your projects. Sign up begins 12/20.

Open
Required

Color Theory

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to choose the most effective color combinations for your project. Ages 11 and up. Materials provided. Sign up begins on 12/23.

Required

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Aprenda a jugar la lotería, un juego azar tradicional que se juega a través de México parecido a BINGO con fotos.Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 23/12.Learn to play ...

Required

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins ...

Required

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Practice your English conversation skills with staff and friendly volunteers.  Basic conversation skills recommended.

Required
Virtual Event

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen.

Required
Book cover image

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Develop your English reading skills in a welcoming environment by reading the book Jonathan Livingston Seagull by Richard Bach with us. Copies available at the Informatio...

Open
Required
Text: I Will Find You by Harlan Coben Image: young child standing between parents

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

I Will Find You by Harlan Coben Receiving evidence that his son might still be alive, an innocent father convicted of murdering his own child breaks out of prison to unco...

Open
Required

Dungeons and Dragons One Shots

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Join us in an exciting role-playing adventure! Pick your role and set out on a standalone quest with a merry band of adventurers in the world of Dungeons & Dragons. Beginners w...

Required
Steven Dolinksy sitting with a beverage

Chicago Pizza - Past, Present & Future with Steve Dolinsky

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_SteveDolinsky Illinois Libraries Present Steve Dolinsky, well known Food Guy reporter at NBC 5 (Chicago) and James Beard Award winner for hi...

Virtual Event

Career Counseling Appointments

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Book a 30-minute consultation with career expert Jerry Donahue for resume help, LinkedIn profile review, and job searching strategies for any stage of your career. Sign up begins t...

Required
Virtual Event

Designing in TinkerCAD

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn how to use TinkerCAD, a free online software, to model your own designs that can be used on the 3D Printer. Ages 11 and up. Sign up begins 12/30.

Required

Exploring ChatGPTs Created for Genealogy

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Learn how to find and use Chat GPT tools that have been created specifically to help improve your genealogy experience. Sign up begins 12/30. Sign up begins 12/30. Presented: Zoom.

Open
Required
Virtual Event