Event List

Join us for an hour session of open play chess in the Community Room. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Join us as we hand-sew a custom pincushion. You’ll learn the backstitch and invisible stitch, plus how to stuff it to perfection. All materials provided, just bring your creativity.

Grades 5-8

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Todos son bienvenidos. Este programa se llevará a cabo en inglés y español.
All are welcome. This program will be in English and Spanish. 

Drop in and spend quality family time exploring different STEM concepts. Work together using Library supplied kits to learn about electricity, magnets, circuits, engineering, robots and gears.

Shape, squeeze & sculpt - this month, we're bringing out kinetic sand for half an hour of fun sensory activities.

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Michelangelo and his art on the Sistine Chapel.

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Discover new picture books and see old favorites in a fresh way with art and craft projects. For ages 3-8, with caregiver. 

Drop in anytime from 10-11:30 a.m. to create with your child.

Get ready for Thanksgiving with this fun no-sew sock craft!

Grades 3-5

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement, and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Build your family fort and settle in with your favorite books to celebrate Illinois Family Reading Night.

Grades: K-8

An interactive storytime that pairs books with movement and mindfulness. Practice yoga poses, play with active songs, and pause for focus and relaxation. For ages 3-6, with caregiver. 

Arabic Storytime is suitable for families who speak Arabic in the home as well as families interested in learning or improving on a new language. Enjoy all your favorite stories, rhymes, songs and crafts in this half-hour of educational fun.

“Play is the work of childhood.” Join us for playful learning stations to explore dinosaurs in a tactile, fun way! For ages 2-6, with caregiver.

Join the master chefs from The Kids' Table as they instruct tweens in the fine art of creating Iced Lemon Cookies.

Join us for a one-hour session of open play chess. All skill levels are welcome to play. There will be no formal instruction given, but Mr. Steve will be on hand to answer any chess related questions.

Grades: 3-8

Calling all Afternoon Artists! Every month, we will feature a special artist to learn their techniques to create unique art of our own.

This month, we will focus on Claude Monet his winter scenes.

Grades: K-3

An all-ages, lively storytime featuring books, music, movement and more! For families with children ages birth to six.

Join the master chefs at The Kids' Table as they instruct kids in the fine art of creating yummy white chocolate cranberry cookies.

Enjoy some family bonding time with a yoga flow, partner poses, games, mindfulness moments and a craft.

Best suited for ages 3–8, but all are welcome.