Event List

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. 

Come make your own art inspired by "The Eclipse" and learn about Alma Thomas' techniques. 

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. 

We will have fun as we read, sing, and play together to build early literacy skills.   

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Grades 3-5. Enjoy a night of viewing famous photos taken by James Van Der Zee who was one of the most prolific photographers of the Harlem Renaissance.

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.

Birth-11 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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

12-23 months with parent or caregiver.

Stories, songs, fingerplays and fun all while building early literacy skills.

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.

Grades 6-12. Sign up for this crafty fun program!

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

Join us for this interactive storytime. Be ready to sing, shake, and move!   

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.

Come hear stories and songs to end the day on a happy note.

Assist library staff with this youth program. Check youth description for program specifics. 

Grades K-2. Sailor Duck and the Snow Monster have some unfinished business! They want to make teams and face off in all sorts of different games. Can you score the winning points in this friendly competition? 

Start your weekend off right! Bring the family together for stories, songs, and fun!

A guided workshop on the art form of Creative Writing.