Event List

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six with an adult.

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.

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six.

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.

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than 24 months.

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

Want to chat and do a diamond art craft with other grown-ups who have or care for kids? This club provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents, nannies, and others who care for kids to talk and participate in a fun craft.

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six with an adult.

Tired of scrolling? Let's make art, eat snacks, and more in a low-stakes, screen-free setting.

For grades 6-12.

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six.

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

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than 24 months.

Join Ms. Mandy and her puppet friends (including Tiny and Schmoranges) to pretend and imagine together. Kids in grade PreK-grade 2 are invited to bring their own puppets, dolls, and toys to this interactive event.

Get ready to dance and sing in your coziest bedtime clothes.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than eight with an adult. Space is limited. 

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. 

Express your artistic side and beautify your library by drawing with chalk markers on the windows in the South Courtyard.

For adults and teens. Chalk will be provided.

Express your artistic side and beautify your library by drawing with chalk markers on the windows in the North Courtyard.

For children and families. Chalk will be provided.

Young children are invited to explore nature in the North Courtyard. Be prepared to dig in and get your hands messy.

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six with an adult.

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.

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than six.

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

Drop-in event for children who are younger than 24 months.

Want to chat and do a diamond art craft with other grown-ups who have or care for kids? This club provides an opportunity for parents, grandparents, nannies, and others who care for kids to talk and participate in a fun craft.

Meet new people in a supportive environment and watch your circle of friends grow.

Trained peer volunteers host activities to help you get to know others. For age 11-15.

Creativity meets calm in this relaxing family time. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness through coloring, breathing exercises, and peaceful moments that everyone from kids to grown-ups can enjoy.