Upcoming Events

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. 

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. 

Ageless Grace® is a highly effective brain fitness program that keeps participants moving and thinking through the power of play.

Join the Citizens Utility Board to learn about your energy choices and ways to save on utility bills. 

The Earth teems with sights and textures, sounds and vibrations, smells and tastes, electric and magnetic fields. But every animal is enclosed within its own unique sensory bubble, perceiving but a tiny sliver of an immense world.

In this lecture-style class, we will take a basic look at navigating your Apple iPad. You may bring your own iPad if you would like to follow along.

Registration is required.

Dive deeper into the world of brush calligraphy as you learn how to write elegantly, add flourishes, and stylize your calligraphy. 

Ever wonder how 3D printing works? Or maybe you wanted to print something, but do not know how. If so, this class is for you! This class is an overview of everything 3D printing.

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.

Have you ever wanted to explore the library? Come learn about the library’s history and see all the new spaces the library has to offer!

Learn how to double crochet and work in a round while making a coaster. Previous experience with crocheting the chain stitch and single crochet stitch is required. All materials will be provided. 

Think you have what it takes to be the ultimate jigsaw puzzle master? Then form a team of 4 people and race against the clock to complete the puzzle. Prizes will be awarded to the fastest solvers. 

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. 

Discover how adding pollinator and rain gardens to your community can transform local landscapes into vibrant, sustainable ecosystems that support biodiversity.  

Blues musician, educator, and storyteller, Fruteland Jackson will walk us through the emergence and evolution of Blues music in American culture and end the program with a 30 minute Blues concert.

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.

Discover how to prepare and share slideshow presentations with Google Slides in this hands-on class.  

Registration is required.

Learn how to double crochet and work in a round while making a coaster. Previous experience with crocheting the chain stitch and single crochet stitch is required. All materials will be provided. Only register for one class. 

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!

Participants will learn basic strength training exercises using books.