Upcoming Events

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.   ...

Join ChessPort! no experience necessary. chess sets are provided. free, no registration. all current, former, rusty, and new players welcome! ...

Chills & Thrills with Stephen Graham Jones Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with horror expert Becky Spratford. REGISTER for the online event here:  https://bit.ly/ILP_StephenGrahamJones Jones is...

This is your chance to have a say in the types of programs we offer for teens at the library.  Together we will brainstorm ideas and provide feedback about library services ...

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.   ...

Do you enjoy all things Pokemon?  Come to our  Pokemon Club to meet others who also enjoy Pokemon.  You can test your Pokemon knowledge, play the card game, learn how to battle with our Battle Academy game, or just talk Pokemon with ot...

Visit the library and read a story to one of the sweet pups from Therapy Dogs International. ...

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other. ...

The Missing American by Kwei Quartey is October's selection. Read and discuss! Copies available on the second floor of the library. No registration, everyone welcome.  ...

Join us each month as we make a different project you can take home.  This month we will be making Halloween projects. ...

You may remember Leslie Goddard from her performances here as Grace Kelly and Georgia O'Keeffe. This time Leslie brings to life "Betty, the Pan Am stewardess." Fasten your uniform buttons and get ready to travel back to the golden age of air trave...

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.   ...

Dead people — you can’t live with them, and you can’t live without them. Searching for dead people in all the right places, this ”underground” presentation explores hundreds of Illinois cemeteries to find interesting graves and headstones, intrigu...

Come create with us!  Each month we will make a masterpiece you can take home.  Come dressed to make a mess! ...

Juliet Moderow will lead a fun and educational interactive class for young ones to learn all about birds. Registration for this program is closed. ...

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other. ...

Pumpkins aren't just for children! Come and decorate a pumpkin for Fall or Halloween. We will supply one pumpkin per person and oodles of decorating supplies. If you think you'll have time for more than one pumpkin, feel free to bring another. Reg...

Suncatchers and window hangers make grey days brighter.  This is a drop-in craft, no registration. ...

Do you enjoy eating caramel apples in the fall?   We'll have apples and a variety of toppings to try.   ...

Join us for stories, flannelboards, songs, and a craft every Wednesday morning.  For children ages 2-5 with their caregiver.   ...

Join us each month as we experiment with different art methods.  This month, we will make fluid art.  Registration required. ...

A weekly storytime for babies and toddlers under 2!  We will focus on early literacy skills through songs, rhymes, and stories.  Each session will conclude with a playtime, allowing children and adults time to interact with each other. ...