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 Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm Main Gallery at Main Library 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 Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. View Details 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 Jul 25 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Baby Art Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Baby Art 10:30am–11:00am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Join us for a baby friendly art project that you can take home as a keepsake when we're done. Siblings are welcome to help, but supplies are limited to the age-appropriate child. Dress for a possible mess. Ages 0-3. 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 "Adults" group Comics & Manga Club Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Comics & Manga Club 10:30am–11:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us every month for a discussion and celebration of sequential art! Please note that this is an adult-only program.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Books & Bots Coding Club Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:30pm - 2:30pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Ages 6-12. Join us each month as we make friends and explore coding, robotics, and real world problem solving. No prior experience required! Please arrive promptly. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jul 25 2026 Sat Books & Bots Coding Club 12:30pm–2:30pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Registration Required Event Details: Ages 6-12. Join us each month as we make friends and explore coding, robotics, and real world problem solving. No prior experience required! Please arrive promptly.
This event is in the "Adults" group Film Club Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Program Type: Movie Age Group: Adults 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. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 25 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Sunday Game Days Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Lincoln Computer Lab at Lincoln Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+. View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jul 26 2026 Sun Sunday Game Days 2:00pm–4:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Computer Lab Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Event Details: Relax, cool down, and enjoy video games each week during the summer. We have our PS5, Nintendo Switches, VR Headsets and our Computer Lab open for game time. Recommended ages 8+.
This event is in the "Adults" group Neurodivergent Network Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Adults Join us for resource sharing and support for neurodivergent adults. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 26 2026 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 Trillium Place - CORS Program Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library Age Group: Adults The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Trillium Place - CORS Program 9:00am–11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: The CORS program engages individuals aged 18 and older who are battling substance or opioid use disorder, mental health challenges, homelessness or housing instability, risk of overdose, medical complications, or risk of incarceration.
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 Monday, July 27, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm Main Gallery at Main Library 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 Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. View Details 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 Jul 27 2026 Mon 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime Monday, July 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for an infant-toddler storytime designed to introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of reading through music, movement, repetition, and a story read-aloud followed by play time with other families. Best for ages 0-3. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group AI Workshop Monday, July 27, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Adults This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 27 2026 Mon AI Workshop 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: This beginner-friendly AI workshop is designed for adults who want to understand and experiment with today’s everyday artificial intelligence tools in a supportive library environment. No technical background is required—just curiosity.
This event is in the "Adults" group Read On Book Club Monday, July 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Read On Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: We are all about bringing together people who love to read and who want to build a community focused on discovering and celebrating the literature of Black Writers.
This event is in the "Adults" group Twelve Tropes of Romance Monday, July 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Are you a fan of contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club! View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 27 2026 Mon Twelve Tropes of Romance 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 contemporary, feel-good romance novels? Is there a specific romance trope that you love so much you’ll read anything with that trope? Join the Twelve Tropes of Romance Book Club!
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 Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm Main Gallery at Main Library 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 Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. View Details 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 Jul 28 2026 Tue 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 "Adults" group Supporting Adults with Vision Loss Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Adults Discover how Vision Rehabilitation services from the Center for Sight & Hearing (CSH) empower adults in Central Illinois with severe vision loss. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Supporting Adults with Vision Loss 10:00am–11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: STEM Event Details: Discover how Vision Rehabilitation services from the Center for Sight & Hearing (CSH) empower adults in Central Illinois with severe vision loss.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Open Play Time Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Open Play Time 10:30am–11:30am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Music & Movement Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 11:15am - 11:45am Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 28 2026 Tue Music & Movement 11:15am–11:45am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old. Disclaimer(s) Accompanying Adults This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "Adults" group Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 12:15pm - 12:45pm Main LL2 Auditorium at Main Library Age Group: Adults Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 28 2026 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 "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 Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm Main Gallery at Main Library 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 Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. View Details 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 Jul 29 2026 Wed 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 "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Summer Storytime Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:15am - 11:00am Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Storytime is back at the Lakeview Branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143. View Details This event is in the "Children of all ages" group This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Summer Storytime 10:15am–11:00am Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Children of all ages, Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Event Details: Storytime is back at the Lakeview Branch, and just in time for Summer! Come hear stories every Wednesday morning at 10:15 AM! For children of all ages. For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.
This event is in the "Adults" group Mature Readers Book Club Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:15pm - 3:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067 View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Mature Readers Book Club 2:15pm–3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: The Mature Readers Book Club meets at Lakeview Branch 2:15 p.m. on the last Wednesday of the month, unless otherwise noted.For more information, please call (309) 370-0067
This event is in the "Adults" group Boos & Booze II: Double Shot of Dread Book Club Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:00pm Off Site Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Adults Join our horror themed book club for a horrifying good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required Offsite Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 29 2026 Wed Boos & Booze II: Double Shot of Dread Book Club 6:30pm–9:00pm Off Site Registration Open Library Branch: Off Site Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: Join our horror themed book club for a horrifying good time at Olympia Sports Bar & Grill. Love of horror is a must, love of brews not required.
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 Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 6:00pm Main Gallery at Main Library 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 Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby. View Details 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 Jul 30 2026 Thu 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Fun Time Storytime Thursday, July 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Storytime Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Join us for a family-friendly storytime! View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jul 30 2026 Thu Fun Time Storytime 10:30am–11:00am McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: Storytime Event Details: Join us for a family-friendly storytime!