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. 

 

Event List

Age Group
Age Group
Program Type
Library Branch

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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Color Theory

Monday, February 3, 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 projects. Ages 11 and up. Materials provided. Sign up begins on 1/20.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online start...

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, February 4, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club - Virtual

Tuesday, February 4, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

An Evening with James McBride

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Register at: https://bit.ly/ILP_JamesMcBride Illinois Libraries Present James McBride, an award-winning author, musician, and screenwriter. His landmark memoir, The Color o...

Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Ages 11 and up. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/22.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Genealogy Group

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Join others interested in genealogy for a session of sharing tips and learning about new research tools. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date. Presented: Zoom

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friday Morning Book Group

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Board Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

North Woods by Daniel Mason  Exploring the many ways we're connected to our environment and to one another across time, language and space, this sweeping collection of...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Sewing for Beginners

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
About This Event:

Learn the basics of how to thread and sew simple projects using the sewing machine. Ages 13 and up. Sign up begins 1/24.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 5:00pm
Board Room at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online start...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Craft Time

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Enjoy time with your family and create Perler bead designs. All ages. Sign up begins 1/27.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

La Loteria/La Lotería - Rand Road

Monday, February 10, 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 27/1.Learn to play L...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions, Multicultural
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

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

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 12, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

ESL Read Together

Wednesday, February 12, 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...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crime Readers Book Group

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang   After the death of her literary rival in a freak accident, author June Hayward steals her just-finished masterpiece, sending it to her agent...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Chocolate Lovers Workshop

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Kristyn Slick teaches us the techniques for tempering chocolate, making ganache, and crafting chocolate desserts to enchant your special someone. ...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Ages 11 and up. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/22.

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Dungeons and Dragons One Shots

Thursday, February 13, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

The Story of Your Immigrant Ancestors

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Your immigrant ancestors are the foundation of your roots in the U.S. Learn how to find emigration, immigration, and naturalization records through over 30 resources. Sign up begin...

Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Career Counseling Appointments

Friday, February 14, 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
This event is in the "Adults" group.

AARP Tax-Aide Appointments

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Make an appointment to get free tax return preparation assistance at the Main Library from AARP tax aides. Sign up information and appointments times will be available online start...

This event is in the "Kids" group.
This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Family Craft Time/Tiempo de Manualidad Familiar - Rand Road

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
About This Event:

Disfruta del tiempo en familia mientras prepare tu propia mezcla de chocolate caliente.Para todas las edades. Regístrese a partir del 3/2.Enjoy time with your family and make your ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Monday Evening Book Group

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

The Art Thief by Michael Finkel  No one has been quite as successful at art theft as the master thief Stéphane Breitwieser. He carried out more than two hundred heists...

Required