Event List

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.

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 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.

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.

Join us for some family fun at a concert featuring Little Miss Ann! Ann Torralba, a.k.a. Little Miss Ann, is an award-winning Chicago children's musician, former Chicago Public School teacher, mom, and first-generation Filipina-American.

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.

Bring the beauty of everlasting blooms into your home Create a one-of-a-kind dried flower arrangement to enjoy all year long. No registration is required, but space is limited to the first 30 participants.

Unleash your creative side! Learn about an inspiring artist, then create your own masterpiece with easy, step-by-step instructions. For grades 6-12. *Registration required

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.

Join our book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers, true crime, and all things suspense. We’ll keep you on the edge of your seat with a mix of thrilling reads that vary in excitement and intensity from title to title.