Event List

Looking to party? No prob-llama! Join us for stories, songs, and games all about llamas. Then create a cute llama craft to take home. Open to all ages, but geared towards ages 3-5 with a grownup.

In honor of Jewish American Heritage Month, celebrate the music of Carole King in this engaging presentation by speaker Gary Wenstrup.

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 a show-and-tell session.

Turn simple pipe cleaners into bright, cheerful flowers that never need watering. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants. 

Take your smartphone photography skills to the next level as we learn about the Exposure Triangle (aperture, shutter speed, and ISO), additional composition tools, and photo editing techniques.

Celebrate all year long at Celebration Storytime! Each session highlights a different special day. Enjoy themed stories, songs, and activities that help children explore the traditions, meanings, and fun behind each special celebration.

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!

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for an evening of vibrant Bengali folk music with Chicago-based ensemble Ochin Pakhi.

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!

Get ready for a purr-fect blend of stretches and snuggles at this beginner-friendly kitten yoga session, featuring adoptable kittens from NAWS Mokena.

In honor of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, presenter Yvonne Wolf will demonstrate a traditional Chinese tea service.

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!

This quiet, slow-paced storytime is geared toward children who may be overwhelmed by a traditional storytime setting. Books and activities will be chosen with children with sensory sensitivities in mind. For ages 3-7 with a grownup.

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. 

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 adult caregivers, it's a perfect way to spend quality time together while learning and playing with others!

Looking to party? No prob-llama! Join us for stories, songs, and games all about llamas. Then create a cute llama craft to take home. Open to all ages, but geared towards ages 3-5 with a grownup.

A memory café is a social gathering for individuals with dementia and their care partners, whether they be spouses, children, friends, or professional caregivers.

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

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!

Bounce into science fun as we explore how bouncy balls are made and what makes them bounce so high. Learn the science behind elasticity, then create your own bouncy ball to take home. For grades 4-8.