Event List

Learn a new way to communicate with the infant in your life using baby sign language! Each month features a different theme, complete with related signs, books, and songs. For children under 2 with a grownup. 

Experience a night of heartfelt love songs performed by one of Chicagoland’s top men’s a cappella groups. Since 1948, the West Towns Chorus has wowed audiences with barbershop, jazz, pop, and show tunes.

Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day.

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups!

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for babies under a year old!

Explore the soulful sounds of blues music through rhythm, storytelling, and dance! Join award-winning music duo Wendy and DB as they share their unique approach to early childhood music using blues and folk traditions.

High school students are invited to take a full-length simulated SAT practice test using LearningExpress Library. For grades 9-12. *Registration required

Calling all teen volunteers! Earn service hours by sorting books, preparing craft kits, and more.

CHAR-meander over to the Library and join fellow trainers to play, chat, and share your love for all things Pokémon! Bring along your favorite Pokémon art, cards, or collectibles for show-and-tell.

Join us for some brick-tastic fun! Build up your creativity as you use Library-provided LEGO® bricks to bring your ideas to life. Get inspired by one of our fun challenges or create something that is entirely your own!

Whether you're creating videos, podcasts, or other projects, learn how to use our equipment to take your productions to the next level. This orientation is required to use the Green Screen Room and Sound Recording Studio.

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts! As the name suggests, you'll make something new at every session then take it home with you.

This independent storytime is designed especially for 3- to 5-year-olds, giving them a chance to enjoy stories, songs, and activities all on their own.

This fun, interactive program is designed especially for 2- and 3-year-olds and their grownups! Enjoy stories, songs, and fingerplays, while also learning helpful tips to support early learning at home.

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for children under 2! Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

Join us for the classic storytime, filled with stories, songs, and fun activities. Designed for children of all ages and their grownups, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

Designed for intermediate-level English language learners, this book club offers a welcoming space to practice your reading skills and share your passion for books.