This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Teen STEAM Train Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Teen STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Tuesday STEAM Train Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Tuesday STEAM Train 4:30pm–5:30pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Catching on to Crafting Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art and craft supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12. 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 Jan 13 2026 Tue Catching on to Crafting 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: This monthly drop-in will allow you to raid the available Lakeview art and craft supplies, try new skills, and socialize. Great for all skill levels. Grades 7-12.
This event is in the "Adults" group Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Virtual Age Group: Adults Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Illinois Libraries Present: Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig 7:00pm–8:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Virtual Event Details: Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, Pulitzer Prize-winning King: A Life.
This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting for Adults: Faux Snow Frosted Luminaries Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Adults We are so excited to bring back Crafting for Adults after a short break! We're not too sick of snow yet, so this month, we're making these lovely but simple "faux snow" frosted luminaries for you to enjoy all season long. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Crafting for Adults: Faux Snow Frosted Luminaries 10:30am–12:00pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: We are so excited to bring back Crafting for Adults after a short break! We're not too sick of snow yet, so this month, we're making these lovely but simple "faux snow" frosted luminaries for you to enjoy all season long.
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Sensory Play Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Main Children's Activity Room at Main Library Program Type: STEM Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Sensory Play 11:00am–12:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main Children's Activity Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Bring your little one for sensory play fun! Parents are required to stay with their child. Suggested ages for the play items available are 2 to 5. 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. 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Heartstopper Book Discussion Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) It's time for the beach in January! 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 Jan 14 2026 Wed Heartstopper Book Discussion 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Book Club Event Details: It's time for the beach in January!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group STEM Sprouts Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Beehive Storytime Room at North Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept. View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu STEM Sprouts 10:30am–11:30am North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Beehive Storytime Room Age Group: Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Designed for ages 2-5. Each month this drop in program will focus on a different Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math concept. 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. 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 Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) Thursday, January 15, 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 Jan 15 2026 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 "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 Puzzle Club Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time! 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 This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "All ages" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages Event Details: Join us for Puzzle Club, a relaxing and fun program for all ages! Work together (or solo) on jigsaw puzzles, challenge your brain, and enjoy some friendly conversation. There will be puzzles of varying levels, drop-in any time!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Thursday STEAM Train Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Thursday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
Library Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main LL2 Conference Room at Main Library View Details Jan 15 2026 Thu Library Board Strategic Planning Committee Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main LL2 Conference Room
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults 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 making paper self portraits! View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 15 2026 Thu Viral Craft Club: Paper Portraits 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 making paper self portraits!
This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Busy Bees Storytime Friday, January 16, 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome! View Details This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Busy Bees 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 a family-friendly storytime! Best for ages 2-5, but children of all ages are welcome! 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 Tech Check and Chat Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am North Seminar Room at North Branch Age Group: Adults Sip coffee and socialize while learning basic tech skills in a relaxed environment with this new monthly series. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Tech Check and Chat 10:30am–11:30am North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Sip coffee and socialize while learning basic tech skills in a relaxed environment with this new monthly series.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group LEGO Builder's Club Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm Lakeview Storytime Room at Lakeview Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month. View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri LEGO Builder's Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Storytime Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Event Details: Calling all LEGO fans!!! Join us at Lakeview Branch for our drop-in LEGO Builders' Club. Come in for part of the time or stay for the entire two hours of play. Third Friday of each month.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Friday STEAM Train Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Lincoln Room at Lincoln Branch Program Type: STEM Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program! View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Friday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Lincoln Branch Library Branch: Lincoln Branch Room: Lincoln Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: STEM Event Details: Have an after school group and are looking for a location for fun STEAM activities? Call ahead to Lincoln Branch Library where we have our STEAM Train program!
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Snowflake Garland Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Create a snowflake garland to decorate during these cold winter months. View Details This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Snowflake Garland 4:00pm–5:00pm McClure Branch Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Create a snowflake garland to decorate during these cold winter months.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group ¡Viva Literatura! Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Main 2nd Floor Community Room at Main Library Program Type: Book Club Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults ¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri ¡Viva Literatura! 4:30pm–5:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: Main 2nd Floor Community Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: ¡Viva Literatura! is a Latinx book club dedicated to representing Latin American literature for Teens and Adults in alternating months.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group New Year, New You: Library Tools to Achieve Your Goals! Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books? Library users also have access to resources that can help to learn a new language, find a new hobby, or even develop new, marketable job skills. View Details This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat New Year, New You: Library Tools to Achieve Your Goals! 11:00am–12:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Event Details: Did you know that the library provides a great deal more than just books, or even e-books? Library users also have access to resources that can help to learn a new language, find a new hobby, or even develop new, marketable job skills.
This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Tween Dungeons & Dragons Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm North Seminar Room at North Branch Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest! Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Registration Open Library Branch: North Branch Room: North Seminar Room Age Group: Grade School (6 to 12 years) Registration Required Event Details: Ages 10-12. Join us for monthly sessions of Dungeons & Dragons, designed just for tweens. Learn the basics of the game and join our quest!
This event is in the "Adults" group Hatha Yoga Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm North McKenzie Room at North Branch Age Group: Adults Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Hatha Yoga 3:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Library Branch: North Branch Room: North McKenzie Room Age Group: Adults Event Details: Hatha yoga incorporates three elements – yoga poses, breathing techniques, and meditation. Drop in to learn more! Please bring your own yoga mat.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Paint Along with Skye: Winter in the City Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm McClure Room at McClure Branch Program Type: Arts & Crafts Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided. Registration Open Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group Jan 17 2026 Sat Paint Along with Skye: Winter in the City 3:30pm–5:00pm McClure Branch Registration Open Library Branch: McClure Branch Room: McClure Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.
Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch Closing Jan 19 2026 Mon Closing Closed for Martin Luther King Jr. Day All Day Branches: Lakeview Branch, Lincoln Branch, Main Library, McClure Branch, North Branch