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ESL Conversation Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 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 "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Ages 3 through 5:      Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.     No Preschool Storytime: Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 11

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

North Hoffman Book Group

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Discussions
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Lula Dean's Little Library of Banned Books  by Kirsten Miller  While trying to rid public libraries of "pornographic" books, Lula Dean starts her own lending library i...

Required
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Cozy Corner

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens
About This Event:

Stop in for a hot beverage and enjoy a chill atmosphere and cozy activities with friends. Grades 6 – 12. Drop in.

Fantasy Readers

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 2 at Main Library
Program Type:
Discussions
About This Event:

Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson  Tress loves her simple life of collecting cups and listening to stories told by her friend Charlie. But when his father ...

Required
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Organizing 101

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Jennifer Barnes highlights different types of organizers and how our personalities impact how one can organize to be effective. Learn about the five principles of organizing and ho...

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...

Rotary Meeting

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Baby Storytime

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room B at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Baby Storytime Ages 0 through 12 months:         Thursdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.   No Baby Storytime: Dec 12, Jan 9

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 7:00pm
Story Room A at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3-7. While supplies last. Drop in.

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids - North Hoffman

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Hoffman Room at North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Stop by to make a simple craft with your child. Each week explores a different topic to spark your child's creativity and curiosity. Ages 3 – 7. While supplies last. Available a...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Crafty Kids/Manualidades Para Niños - Rand Road

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Pasa por una manualidad sencilla para hacer juntos. Cada semana explore un tema diferente diseñado para fomentar la creatividad y la curiosidad de su niño. Para edades de 3 a 7....

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Planner and Journaling Meetup

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults
About This Event:

Connect with other planners and journaling enthusiasts in the area. Learn from each other, be inspired, and show off your planners. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

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

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointmen...

This event is in the "Kids" group.

Toddler Storytime

Friday, January 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, and songs with us.  Ages 1 through 2 with parent/caregiver. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Lunar New Year Storytime and Craft

Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Enjoy stories, rhymes, songs, and a craft in English and Mandarin.  All ages. Sign-up begins 1/18.

Required
This event is in the "Kids" group.

Busy Toddlers

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Engage your senses and stimulate learning with activities and a craft just right for teeny tiny hands Dress for messy fun. Allergens may be present. Ages 1 – 3. Drop in. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-Rand Rd

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages
About This Event:

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no ...

This event is in the "Teens" group.
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 "Kids" group.

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Story Room AB at Main Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids
About This Event:

Ages 3 through 5:      Tuesdays, 10:00 – 10:30 a.m.     No Preschool Storytime: Dec 24, Dec 31, Feb 11

Required
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