Upcoming Events

The library, in partnership with the Alzheimer's Association and Pathlights, is hosting an eight-week support group for those living with early stage dementia or MCI (mild cognitive impairment), and their care partners.

This meeting is for care partners of those attending the Early Memory Loss Support Group. If your care partner is registered you will automatically be registered for this concurrent meeting.

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.

Improv comedy team Daily Special has been making Chicago laugh for nearly two years and now they are making the journey south to present the library's very first improv show: "Yes Chef!".

In this class you will use the Glowforge and Cricut machines to create a take-home Halloween Project.

In this class you will use the Glowforge and Cricut machines to create a take-home Halloween Project.

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!

Test your knowledge of things that go BUMP in the night! Bring a friend (or a few) and get ready for an evening celebrating all that’s gory and ghoulish for the library's first ever Horror Trivia Night.

In this intermediate level hands-on class, we will look at how to create labels and use mail merge to speed up the mass sending of personalized mailings in Microsoft Word. 

Registration is required.

Learn how to crochet a classic granny square. Materials provided. All experience levels welcome. Only register for one class. 

Join Mary Lou Lager, author of Naturally, A Love Story, as she discusses her motivations for writing the heartfelt book about family, love, and resilience in 1960s Chicagoland.

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.

In this advanced hands-on class, we will dive deeper into creating graphic designs for use in making interactive websites.

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

Drop in for a game of chess! All skill levels welcome. The library does not provide chess sets so bring one if you have it.

Move over Turkey & Ham.... new holiday sides are moving in!  This exciting class, taught by Chef Susan Maddox, will fill your recipe files with new and delicious side dishes that will give your holiday meals an extra flair!

This lecture-style class will cover topics on Microsoft 365 suite of apps; which include, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. We will also cover plans, pricing, storage, and features. 

Grab a hot cup of coffee and a cuddle from a friendly pup! 

In this class, we will discuss the terms and navigation of Microsoft's spreadsheet product, while you follow along on the computer. 

Registration is required.

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. Each session includes an activity and gives participants a chance to enjoy time together.