Event List

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for pre-K-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time. 

Kids PreK through grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our new Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities.

Put your engineering and paper crafting skills to the test by building a paper rollercoaster.

Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently. Limited to 10 participants.

This family game event encourages collaboration and compassion.

For families with kids in grade K-5. There must be at least one adult per family, and each person must register.

Learn, play, and trade cards with other trainers. Bring your cards and any art or Pokémon memorabilia to share. We can also try some Pokémon video games. 

In a laid-back hour of needle-felted crafting, create a cute creature out of wool or working on an existing project. Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently.

Learn the basics of 3D modeling using Tinkercad. Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently.

Share your art skills with your community by making cards for neighbors in the community who are unable to get to the library. The cards will be delivered along with their library items. 

Celebrate the greatest of the little folk in J.R.R. Tolkien's Lord of the Rings series with an hour of hobbit-themed crafts and treats. Drop-in event for families with kids grade K-5.

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 in grade 3-5 attend independently.

Dog Man

Celebrate the beauty and diversity of Black hair. This interactive storytime is designed for families with children in PreK-grade 5 to explore the rich culture surrounding Black hair through stories, songs, and hands-on activities.

This presentation by Everyone Reading Illinois provides a basic understanding of dyslexia, including information on such topics as the underlying deficit areas for students with dyslexia and how they appear in the classroom, early literacy screeni

Learn to make simple yummy empanadas and listen to the book Empanadas for Everyone by Jackie Azúa Kramer. 

Explore a new artist and create a project inspired by their work. We'll learn about Victoria Villasana, a Mexican textile-artist known for her use of yarn and embroidery techniques.

Huntr/x and Saja Boy fans unite! Support your favorite band by crafting your own light stick. Then, sing along and dance to songs from the movie. 

Making delicious snacks can be a challenge when navigating multiple allergies and dietary restrictions. Learn how to make safe and tasty allergen-friendly treats in this workshop. Kids in grade 3-5 attend independently.

October is ADHD Awareness Month. ADHD can affect things like working memory and executive function. Try making your own tools to support your everyday needs. 

Kids PreK through grade 5 and caregivers who are part of an LGBTQ+ family are invited to join our new Rainbow Family Club. We'll hang out, chat, have snacks, and do activities.

Learn about Chile's culture, traditions, foods, and fun.

Drop-in event for age 5-10. Caregivers optional. This is a special edition of Adventure Club designed for children who are homeschooled.

Learn about Chile's culture, traditions, foods, and fun. 

For kids in grade K-5. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult.

Design and create unique projects. We provide the materials, you bring your imagination!

Drop-in event for pre-K-grade 5. Kids younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult. Limited to 15 kids at a time.

Enjoy a scene, make a craft, and meet cast members as we celebrate Northwestern University's Imagine U's theater production, Doctor De Soto. Based on the award-winning picture book, this modern-day fable proves that ev

Whether you secretly dance to Jai Ho or you've never heard of Bollywood before, this event will provide endless fun and a great workout. 

For kids in grade 3-8.