Event List

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!

The thought of decluttering and downsizing doesn't have to be overwhelming. Gain tools that make the process simple and manageable.

Join us for a fun, interactive program where grownups and their little ones can enjoy music and movement together as we play instruments, sing songs, and move to the music! For ages all ages with a grownup. 

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.

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!

Preschoolers and their grownups are invited to bond and get creative together during a fun-filled session of stories and crafts!

It's time to turn over a new leaf, because spring has finally sprung! Enjoy a nature-themed storytime all about gardens and how they grow. Children will get their own plant to take home and care for.

Do you love comics, graphic novels, or manga? Join us to learn about your favorite comics and artists, and even bring your own characters and stories to life! For grades 2-5.

Join us for a special Family Storytime presented in Mandarin, featuring stories, songs, and fun activities! Open to all ages.

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.

Join us for a special Family Storytime presented in Spanish, featuring stories, songs, and fun activities! Open to all ages.

Join us for a craft experience where art meets dessert. Indulge your sweet tooth and your imagination as you make something unique while enjoying tasty treats! For grades 4-8.

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.

Calling all stinkin' cute artists! Join us for a hilarious storytime that is sure to leave you "pooped." We'll be reading "Henry is an Artist," a story about a dog whose "art" goes unappreciated until his work is discovered by a new audience.

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.

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!

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.

From prairie blooms to a perfect pin, create a felt brooch that celebrates the natural beauty of the Prairie State. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 20 participants.

Get ready to loop, swirl, and whirl your way through hands-on forensic fun with fingerprints. Learn the science behind fingerprint patterns and why no two prints are alike, then analyze your own prints just like a real investigator!

Spark curiosity and creativity as we explore STEAM topics (science, technology, engineering, art, and math) through stories, songs, and hands-on activities! For ages 3-5 with a grownup.

Discover the fun of storytelling and role-playing games! Whether you're rescuing dragon eggs or learning what stuffed animals do while everyone sleeps, your game guides are sure to lead you on an exciting adventure! For grades 3-6.