This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Pollinator Crafts! All Day 6/1–6/30 Children of all ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Children of all ages" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Pollinator Crafts! All Day 6/1–6/30 Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Come to Lakeview to craft up some colorful pollinators! From bumble bees to butterflies, you'll learn about the insects that help flowers grow, and go home with some amazing artwork, too!Crafting supplies can be provided upon request.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Games 4 Grades All Day 5/1–6/30 Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May-Jun 2026 Games 4 Grades All Day 5/1–6/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Get good grades, win awesome prizes! This summer, come to the Lincoln Branch Library and earn a chance to win a PS5, a Nintendo Switch 2, or an iPad with an Apple Pencil!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Beaded Rainbow Teen Craft To-Go All Day 6/1–6/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Beaded Rainbow Teen Craft To-Go All Day 6/1–6/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Pick up materials to make a rainbow beaded banner. Available while supplies last.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen Book Box All Day 6/1–6/30 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Teen Book Box All Day 6/1–6/30 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Back for another summer, stop by the Lincoln Branch and sign up for a Teen Book Box. Fill out a survey to tell us what you love (and hate) to read and we'll put together boxes for June and July with:
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge All Day 6/1–7/11 Teens (13 to 18 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jun-Jul 2026 Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge All Day 6/1–7/11 Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Get ready for our world! Spend your summer having fun, learning and growing with the Teen G.R.O.W. Challenge.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Crafts to Go All Day 6/1–6/30 Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jun 1 - 30 2026 Crafts to Go All Day 6/1–6/30 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Pick up a craft kit at the Information Desk to take home. While supplies last. Ages 5 to 12. Preschool craft kits also available for ages 2 to 5.
This event is in the "Adults" group Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go All Day Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Summer Reading Adult Crafts to Go All Day Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Explore fiber arts this summer with a different craft to go each week. All materials will be provided. Pick up a kit at the 1st Floor Information Desk while supplies last.June 1-6: Cross stitchJune 8-13: Crochet
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Children's Reading Challenge 08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Multiple Locations Offsite Event This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Aug-Jun 2025 Children's Reading Challenge 08/01/2025 @ 12:30am–06/30/2026 @ 11:45pm Multiple Locations Library Branch: Multiple Locations Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Reading Challenge Event Details: For young readers who are looking to explore new authors, series, genres, and more, check out our Children's Reading Challenge.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby 9:00am–6:00pm Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Backstage Hollywood: The Photographs of Bob Willoughby 9:00am–6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Gallery Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years), Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Event Details: Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.
This event is in the "All ages" group Pollination Station! with Forest Park Nature Center 11:00am–12:00pm All ages Lakeview Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Pollination Station! with Forest Park Nature Center 11:00am–12:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: All ages Program Type: STEM Event Details: Naturalists from the Forest Park Nature Center will introduce pollinators as an important part of our food production as well as supporting the native plants of Illinois. Do activities that reveal that pollinators like native insects are impo
This event is in the "Adults" group Film Club 3:00pm–5:30pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Film Club 3:00pm–5:30pm Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Registration Required Event Details: Join us on the last Saturday of the month* for Film Club! We will open the doors at 3 and start the movie at 3:15pm. We will watch the film of the month and leave room to discuss afterwards.
This event is in the "Adults" group DIY Doormat 3:00pm–4:30pm Adults McClure Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 27 2026 Sat DIY Doormat 3:00pm–4:30pm McClure Branch Upcoming Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Does your front porch need a refresh? Join us for an afternoon of crafting as we create our own doormats. We'll provide the supplies. You bring your creativity. Registration required. Disclaimer(s) Dress for a Mess This activity involves some materials that may get messy. Please wear clothing appropriate for a mess.
This event is in the "All ages" group Craft and Hobby Swap 3:00pm–5:00pm All ages North Branch This event is in the "All ages" group Jun 27 2026 Sat Craft and Hobby Swap 3:00pm–5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: All ages Event Details: Got left over craft supplies that you no longer have a use for? Looking to learn a craft, but don't want to spend a lot of money on something you're just starting at? Come to our craft swap!