Event List

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

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.

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 feel the rumble and follow your instincts as we discover how animals sense danger before earthquakes and other natural events.

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

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

Designed for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, this book club offers a welcoming environment in which we explore our love of reading! Join us as we read and discuss a short story each month.

Join us for a four-week series where budding entrepreneurs will learn how to develop their business concept, create a unique value proposition, and explore funding strategies, pricing models, and break-even analysis.

It's never too early or too late to start planning for college and the college application process.

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.

Join us for a special baby storytime where you can craft a one-of-a-kind handprint or footprint keepsake! Enjoy engaging stories and songs while creating a memorable piece of art to take home or gift to a loved one.

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.

Whether you're just getting started or facing challenges with a tricky branch of your family tree, our Genealogy team is here to answer your questions as you dive into your family history!

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.

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.

Have a question about your tech devices? Our teen tech tutors are here to assist! They can help you troubleshoot a problem or teach you about using your smartphone, tablet, or apps more effectively.

Do you love reading manga as much as we do? Come chat about your current manga obsessions, what you're excited to read next, and about upcoming new releases.

Ready to turn your manuscript into a page-turner?  Learn the basics of using Adobe InDesign to format your self-published book in a professional manner and get it ready to print.

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.

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.

Wiggle and giggle during this introductory storytime for 1-year-olds. Enjoy 20 minutes of interactive stories, songs, fingerplays, and bounces, followed by 25 minutes of playtime with other little ones.