Event List

In this class, you'll get lecture-style instruction using the Glowforge laser cutter/engraver machine.

Registration is required.

Join us on the fourth Monday of each month to discuss this month's selection. Our group reads an eclectic mix of popular fiction with a wide range of genres and authors. New members are always welcome!

Improve flexibility, balance, and mobility with gentle stretches. 

In this hands-on class, you will learn the various parts of a computer, how to use a mouse, how to open/close a program, and how to properly turn on/off the computer.  

Retired College Automotive Instructor Bill O'Connell provides tips on how to be a knowledgeable automotive consumer. We will discuss how to approach car buying as well as the best ways to maintain your vehicle for years to come. 

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

Whether you're building wealth or preserving what you've created, learn essential strategies to protect yourself and your assets, minimize estate taxes, and seamlessly pass your values and resources to the next generation. 

This lecture-style class will discuss common internet threats and best practices to protect against them.

Registration is required.

Ballet 5:8 brings Sandra Cisneros’ beloved classic The House on Mango Street to life through dance.

Designed for those caring for a loved one with dementia. Come to relax, share, learn, and connect with fellow caregivers and local experts. This program is exclusively for caregivers. 

This class will focus on heart-healthy recipes and cooking techniques. We will grill and bake meals low in saturated fats , cholesterol, and sodium while still being full of flavor. 

Join author and historian, Joe Ziemba, as he takes us through iconic NFL and football history.

We know our patrons love to read, but how about those of you who put the ink to paper as well? Join us for a drop-in session the first Tuesday of every month to read and discuss your work and the work of your fellow wordsmiths.

A social gathering for people living with Alzheimer's and related dementias, and their care partners. 

In this lecture-style class, we will take a basic look at navigating around on a MacBook Air or Pro. You may bring your own MacBook if you would like to follow along.

You will be immersed in the serene sounds and vibrations of the gong along with other soothing sound instruments. This sound journey meditation is intended to induce a state of relaxation to restore the mind and body to a state of harmony.

Join our newest book club on the first Wednesday of every month as we discuss all your favorite tropes through fun, swoon worthy, and often spicy romance titles. New members are always welcome!

First-Time Caller by B. K. Borison

In this introductory hands-on class, we will show you how to create, edit, and share spreadsheets in Google Sheets, and how to create, edit, and share various forms using Google Forms.  

This conversation cafe provides a safe and supportive space for English Language Learners to practice and develop their language proficiency through informal dialogue, interactive activities, and community engagement.

Get the latest news on the state of the opioid crisis in Cook County. Presented by The University of Illinois Extension and the Cook County Department of Public Health. Training provided on how to administer Naloxone/Narcan.

A guided workshop on the art form of Creative Writing.

Tell them how much you love them with this unique 4"x6" wood postcard featuring a fun romantic poem or quote. Previous Glowforge experience or having taken our Glowforge Basics class is required to participate in this project class.