Event List

This musical storytime is perfect for kids who are always on the go. Every session is full of songs, rhymes, and movement.

Bring your grown-up for a walk near the library with our librarians. Drop-in event for families with children PreK-K. Limited to 10 families.

Enjoy a fun all-ages storytime. Drop-in event for children with one or two adults. Space is limited.

Families and individuals who need a quiet, uncrowded environment are invited to use the library before we open.

Explore the Kids Room, Teen Room, Studio, and materials on the first floor.

Kids in PreK-grade 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

This family game event encourages collaboration and compassion.

For families with kids grade K-5. There must be at least one adult per family. Each person attending must register. 

Flex your fingers and use your fine motor skills by making a fun and creative craft.

Drop-in event for children age 2-6 with an adult.

Share your love of Pokémon through card trading, games, and crafts. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We'll do different activities each month. 

Pick up a lantern, find a cozy spot, and settle in with a soothing magical-world themed video projected onto a wall. Lights will be dimmed, and a chapter will be read aloud from a fantasy novel.

Kids PreK-grade 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for kids age 2-6 with an adult.

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

Kids PreK-grade 2 and their grown-ups experience a story, songs, rhymes, and a game while working on important preschool skills like letter sounds and social-emotional learning.

Listen to a picture book followed by a fun STEAM project. 

Kids younger than eight must have an adult in the library during the event. 

Celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night with an extravaganza of books and activities! 

Families can join in throughout the event as local authors read their books. We'll also have crafts and activities. Drop-in event.

This drop-in inclusive playgroup is for children younger than six who receive or are considering therapy services. Children play while families meet and find support.

How to Train Your Dragon

Flex your fingers and use your fine motor skills by making a fun and creative craft.

Drop-in event for children age 2-6 with an adult.

Pick up a lantern, find a cozy spot, and settle in with a soothing magical-world themed video projected onto a wall. Lights will be dimmed, and you'll listen to a chapter from a fantasy novel.

Chat with other parents and caregivers while your child socializes and explores hands-on activities.

Drop-in event for kids age 2-6 with an adult.

Wear your favorite cat shirt and get ready for some feline fun! In this purr-fect club for cat lovers, participants will learn about different aspects of cat care and behavior. Kids grade 3-5 attend independently.

Play with age-appropriate toys and connect with other families. 

Drop-in event for children ate 0-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

Elio

Embrace an attitude of gratitude and make a thank-you card for a special family member or friend. 

Drop-in event. Space is limited. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.