Event List

From beginners to advanced practitioners, we’ll explore gentle and traditional yoga postures guided by the breath, while also practicing various forms of breathwork and meditation.

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers. For families with children under age two.

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers. For families with children under age two.

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

Join us for a live storytime to dance, sing, read and play. 

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

Dairies to Prairies tells of the rise and fall of the dairy industry in Elgin. Explore how these former dairy farms have come under pressure from suburban development, modern day agriculture and efforts to restore natural prairies. 

Looking for a fun and rewarding way to help out your community? Work together and give back by joining the Library's Crafting for a Cause Program! This program is open to high schoolers.

Join the Smart Cookies book club this month to read The First Rule of Punk a Novel by Celia C. Pérez. 

Ryan Decker breaks down the basics of personal finance: budgeting and introductory saving and investment strategies. Learn which factors to consider for deciding when, where, and how to save, invest or aggressively tackle debt.

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.

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact us for assistance.

Registration will open for CSPL cardholders age 16+ on April 1. 

You are welcome to save a seat for yourself plus one guest at that time, just click "add another" or contact us for assistance.

Meditation Together is a monthly hands-on series exploring fun and simple relaxation techniques with your friends and neighbors. New members are always welcome.

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

Bring your friends and family for a great time constructing all of your LEGO ideas. 

Registration is encouraged, NOT required, so drop-ins are welcome.

We will be sharing wonderful stories, songs and rhymes for our smallest friends. Stay to play and socialize and to connect with other caregivers. For families with children under age two.

Let's explore all things that are fun to squish, squeeze and shape. We'll make silky, squishy 2-ingredient dough in this half hour of free play.

Get moving at this hour-long, high-intensity cardio workout. Expect a fast-paced session that gets your heart rate up and energy levels soaring. Be sure to wear comfortable clothes and shoes. 

Owning a home takes a lot of time, money and energy, so not only is it important to be educated about the process, but also about home ownership.