This event is in the "Adults" group. Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Event Details: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew DesmondPlease register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N_tj5jAqS46qrC2rA1B8Sw#/registration Matthew Desmond is a professor... Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 13 2025 Tue Illinois Libraries Present ~ Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond 7:00pm - 8:00pm Virtual Library Branch: Virtual Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Poverty: A Discussion with Matthew Desmond
This event is in the "Adults" group. Wednesday Matinee Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. May's feature is "Carmen Jones," starring Dorothy Dandridg... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Wednesday Matinee 2:30pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie Event Details: Seniors - please join us for Wednesday Matinees! Each month we will watch a classic movie. Light snacks will be provided. May's feature is "Carmen Jones," starring Dorothy Dandridge and Harry Belafonte.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 14 2025 Wed Thrills, Chills & Plot Twists 4:30pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you into mysteries, but whodonits aren't your thing? Join us for the Thrills, Chills, & Plot Twists Book Club. We will meet on the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 4:30-5:30.January 8, 2025 - Northwoods by Amy Pease
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Spy Kids Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Movie Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie... This event is in the "Children of all ages" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. This event is in the "All ages" group. May 15 2025 Thu Throwback Thursday Kids Classics: Spy Kids 4:00pm - 5:30pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Adults, All ages Program Type: Movie Event Details: Whether you want to relive your childhood or introduce your littles to some of your favorite classics, all are welcome the third Thursday of the month for a different 90s/00s movie! All movies are rated G or PG.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Viral Craft Club Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're trying punch needle art! This unique art style uses punch ... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 15 2025 Thu Viral Craft Club 5:30pm - 7:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Try out a new craft that's gone viral on Tiktok, Pinterest and more on the 3rd Thursday of every month! This month, we're trying punch needle art!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Lattes and Lit Book Club Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station. This club meets the third Saturday of every month, except for Ja... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Lattes and Lit Book Club 10:00am - 11:00am Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a relaxing morning of good drinks and great discussion at CxT Roasting Company in Kellar Station.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Party Parasol Wreath Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you ready to embrace the summer vibe? Join us on Saturday to create a bright, summer-ready wreath, perfect for your front door. Registration is required. All supplies provided. Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Party Parasol Wreath 10:00am - 12:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Are you ready to embrace the summer vibe? Join us on Saturday to create a bright, summer-ready wreath, perfect for your front door. Registration is required. All supplies provided.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Self-Defense Class Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Join us for a 2-hour women’s basic self-defense seminar! This seminar will include an introduction to situational awareness, understanding personal space, hands-on practice of basi... Registration Open Registration This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 17 2025 Sat Self-Defense Class 10:00am - 12:00pm Main Library Registration Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Registration Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Join us for a 2-hour women’s basic self-defense seminar!
This event is in the "Adults" group. Neurodivergent Network Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Neurodivergent Network 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club Sunday, May 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome!For more inform... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 18 2025 Sun Biography & Non-Fiction Book Club 3:00pm - 5:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Biography and Nonfiction Book Club meets the second Sunday of each month (unless re-scheduled because of holidays/weather). New members are always welcome!For more information, please call Roberta at 309-264-1966.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club Monday, May 19, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tr... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 19 2025 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Are you a fan of feel good romance novels that take place in modern day? Is there a specific romance trope you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Computer Basics Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Adults Event Details: Do you want to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Computer Basics 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Do you want to feel more comfortable working on or with computers? Do you have a new device you are unsure how to figure out, or looking to learn more about various online programs that could be beneficial?
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sugar & Spice Book Club Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar!January 21: Spoiler Alert by ... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 20 2025 Tue Sugar & Spice Book Club 6:30pm - 8:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: If you’ve been on the #spicy side of BookTok, you’ll love this new contemporary romance book club that meets every third Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at Sugar!January 21: Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
This event is in the "Adults" group. Crafting for Adults - Lady Bug Clay Pot Pathway Light Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults Event Details: Create a clay pot pathway light that looks like a ladybug. Registration required. Adults only. Waitlist Registration This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Crafting for Adults - Lady Bug Clay Pot Pathway Light 10:30am - 12:30pm North Branch Waitlist Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Create a clay pot pathway light that looks like a ladybug. Registration required. Adults only.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Cozy Mystery Book Club Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series. These light-hearted mys... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Cozy Mystery Book Club 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Calling all cozy mystery lovers! Join us for our Cozy Mystery Book Club. Each month, we will read and discuss a cozy mystery, usually the first in a series.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Boos & Booze Book Club Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse Bar and Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. January 15 - At the Mounta... Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group. May 21 2025 Wed Boos & Booze Book Club 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifyingly good time at The Fieldhouse
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.
This event is in the "Adults" group. Sherlock Holmes Story Society Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 22 2025 Thu Sherlock Holmes Story Society 6:30pm - 7:30pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Thursday of the month (third Thurs in November and December) to discuss your favorite Sherlock Holmes stories.New members are always welcome, whether you’re a seasoned Sherlockian or a newcomer to the canon!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. 💐 Egg-Carton Flower Bouquets 💐 Friday, May 23, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Drop on by and create a bouquet that will never wilt! This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri 💐 Egg-Carton Flower Bouquets 💐 3:30pm - 5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Drop on by and create a bouquet that will never wilt!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. Wordsmitten Book Club Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm North Study Room III at North Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, moralit... This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group. This event is in the "Adults" group. May 23 2025 Fri Wordsmitten Book Club 4:00pm - 5:45pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Study Room III Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us on the fourth Friday of the month to discuss brilliantly articulated literary classics that have stood the test of time, that elaborate on universal themes of love, morality, adversity, death and offer revelatory insights and clarity to re
Closed for Memorial Day Weekend All Day 5/24 - 5/26 Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Closing May 24 - 26 2025 Closing Closed for Memorial Day Weekend All Day 5/24 - 5/26 Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch
This event is in the "Adults" group. Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.Doors open at noon. At 12:15 pm and we will show one of Adriene's 30-minute yoga vi... This event is in the "Adults" group. May 27 2025 Tue Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Auditorium Age Group: Adults Event Details: Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.