Event List

This course will empower you to understand your car, become a knowledgeable consumer, and be able to ask the right questions.

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

An English/Urdu-speaking resource navigator with Hamdard Health Alliance will be available for people to drop in to get assistance in determining their eligibility for government benefits and applying for services as appropriate.  

Have you ever wanted to be part of a library book discussion group, but you worried that your English language skills were not strong enough?

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.

Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs together. Drop-in event for children age 3-6 with an adult. Space is limited.

A business counselor from the Illinois Small Business Development Center at Oakton College can assist new and existing businesses with issues related to financing, marketing, and business plans.

This introductory design class will focus on the Glowforge laser cutter and engraver, one of the machines available in the Studio. You will learn the basics of the Glowforge design software and the tips and tricks to make projects stand out.

Prepare for a magical evening with actress Marissa Bode, who made her feature film debut as Nessarose in the Academy Award-winning blockbuster, Wicked. 

Certified yoga therapist Linda Benton will share a short presentation before guiding you through yoga postures based on therapeutic restorative movements and techniques.

Enjoy this time to bond with your baby and meet other caregivers. We will introduce babies to the joys of movement, books, and song, and begin to build their early learning skills. Come prepared to sit with your baby on your lap.

Enjoy fun stories, rhymes, and songs to build a love of books and reading.

Drop-in event for toddlers age 12-23 months with an adult. Space is limited.

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.

Talk with members of the community. Tutors from Niles Township Schools' ELL Parent Center will help with conversations and answer questions. Drop-in event.

Keyword(s): ELL & Citizenship

Need one-on-one tech help? Library staff can assist for brief drop-in sessions. Bring your personal device or use a library Chromebook for computer, internet, and technology help.

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

Enjoy a "spook-tacular" evening of crafting fun for the whole family. We’ll make cute and spooky decorations together. Bring your creativity and get ready for a "boo-tiful" time! 

Explore the evolution of Halloween, from its early roots in European seasonal traditions and religious observances to its reinvention in American culture.

This Oakton College class helps native and non-native English speakers improve their reading and writing skills. 

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

Two-year-olds and accompanying adults share a lively program of simple stories, songs, and games.

Drop-in event. Space is limited.

Enjoy a fun craft designed especially for kids in grade K-2. 

Help plan, publicize, and present events for teens, and give your input on library services.

Learn about Diwali while decorating your own candle. We'll provide the supplies to decorate taper candles by "painting" them with melted wax.