Upcoming Events

Join us at the library and make (or take) a character with an experienced Dungeon Master as we play the 5th edition of this fantasy role-playing game.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Court records in their infinite variety are a treasure trove for genealogists because they are not just legal documents.  They are pathways into the stories of our ancestors’ lives, often leading to clues we might otherwise miss. &n

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Join Miss Jamie and her puppet animal friends from the garden in a singalong dance along show celebrating pollinators, the seed cycle, and all the wonders to be found in the garden.

Join us at the library to create mosaic coasters using pieces of colorful glass!

¡Acompáñenos en la biblioteca para crear posavasos de mosaico utilizando coloridas piezas de vidrio!

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

Join Mallory as she leads us through stamping seasonal cards!

Have fun learning how oil and water interact!

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Use air dry clay and dried beans to create a work of art!

Customize a pair of sunglasses for summer fun! Sunglasses will be provided. 

Read and discuss North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. Copies are available at the Checkout Desk or through a Curbside Pickup appointment. Digital editions may be available from Libby or Hoopla. 

Join the Youth Services Staff at Petersen Park Shelter A, where we will read stories and dance to music. Bring chairs or blankets to sit on. (If it's raining or if the heat index is projected to be 100° or higher by 9 a.m.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Get ready for an up-close, live, hands-on presentation, featuring reptiles and amphibians from around the world!

The public is welcome to attend.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Perhaps more than any other state outside the thirteen colonies, Illinois has played a major role in shaping our nation and constitution.

Any student age 18 and under receives a complimentary boxed lunch provided by the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Every Monday-Friday*  from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

*Program begins June 1, 2026 and ends on August 14, 2026.

Come to the library to learn how to crochet or work on your latest project! All levels welcome. Bring your own project and yarn or participate in a simple project.

The Friends of the Library Meeting. To learn more about joining the Friends of the Library, please visit their website. 

Bring in your device to learn more about it! Our librarians are happy to answer your technology questions. Drop-in or register for a reminder before the event.