Event List

The Toledo War (1835–1836), also known as the Michigan–Ohio War or Ohio–Michigan War, was a boundary dispute between the U.S.

Between May 21 and June 16, 1791, Thomas Jefferson and James Madison traveled together through Upstate New York and parts of New England.

Area 51, Roswell, UFOs, new government information being published...are there aliens among us? Join our fun discussion group.

Free and no registration needed. 

The speakers will provide data-driven information about the effects of climate change in Northwest Illinois and what federal, state, and community leaders and organizations are doing to address or prepare for climate change in our country, state,

Beat the winter doldrums by joining our Jigsaw Puzzle Race! It will start at 6p sharp.

There's room for 5 teams. REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON MONDAY JANUARY 26.

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine

Register to watch online from home here: https://bit.ly/ILPStine or join us at the library for a watch party.

More than a River: Washington's crossing of the Delaware River and its importance in American history

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

Celebrated roving correspondent for CBS News Sunday Morning and bestselling author Bill Geist serves up a rollicking look at some small-town Americans and their offbeat ways of life.

What makes yoga different from just working out? It starts with the breath. In this follow-along session, Dr. Heidi Sormaz guides you through the power of conscious breathing — the foundation of every yoga practice.

During WWII, a diplomatic mission in Norway turns into a murder probe.

Illinois is the nation’s railroad crossroads. This not only altered the state’s economy and communities but also represented an industry with a cultural allure.

Crafting and etc with Malcolm Eaton Group

Watercolor with instruction from Victoria via Zoom (live event, not a recording)

The first 30 minutes will be basic techniques: wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, etc that we will practice.

It's a Weird World...what kind of people keep a pet who will likely eat them? Weird people! Let's discuss. 

Climate Change Impacts in Illinois: From Farms to Forests

Beyond the Page with Percival Everett

Use this link to register to watch at home: https://bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett or come watch with us at the library

No registration required! Join our therapeutic recreation program designed especially for individuals with disabilities. Engage in crafting, chatting, and fun activities!

Learn how to arm knit. 

Join ChessPort!

No experience necessary.

Chess sets are provided.

Free, no registration.

All current, former, rusty, and new players welcome!

An enchanting tale filled with magical realism and moments of pure love that won’t let you go.

Between the real and the imaginary, there are stories that take flight in the most extraordinary ways.

Good Climate Policy, Real Savings: What Illinois Has Done and What We Can Do Next