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This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Teen STEAM Train

Tuesday, May 5, 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!

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, May 5, 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!

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!

Family Fun Story Hour

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room at Lincoln Branch
Program Type:
Storytime

To celebrate Mother's Day, join us for a special evening storytime and a craft! Stories are chosen for ages 2-6. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Room: Lincoln Hot Air Balloon Room
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

To celebrate Mother's Day, join us for a special evening storytime and a craft! Stories are chosen for ages 2-6. 

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

"The Scammer" Book Discussion

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years)

Join us for a teen-only book discussion of

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a teen-only book discussion of

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Sensory Play

Wednesday, May 6, 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.

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 "Adults" group

Computer Skills Class

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main LL2 Computer Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Adults

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

Registration Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main LL2 Computer Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: STEM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This introductory workshop is designed for adults who are new to computers or need a refresher on the basics.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Getting Started with Native Plants

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Gardening with native plants can help you save water, spend less time on garden maintenance, and help pollinators and other wildlife!

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

Gardening with native plants can help you save water, spend less time on garden maintenance, and help pollinators and other wildlife!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Historical Fiction Society

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lakeview Study Room South at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

January 7--"The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Study Room South
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

January 7--"The Stolen Queen" by Fiona Davis

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Fun Time Storytime

Thursday, May 7, 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! 

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! 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Yoga with Adriene (Virtual)

Thursday, May 7, 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.

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, May 7, 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!

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!

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 "All ages" group

Seed Shakers Craft

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Main 1st Floor Meeting Room at Main Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All ages

Want an easy way to embrace nature and encourage biodiversity? Seed Shakers are the perfect way to do it! Taking salt and pepper shakers and a variety of seeds, you can make your own easy way to spread native wildlife to your lawn.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: Main 1st Floor Meeting Room
Age Group: All ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Want an easy way to embrace nature and encourage biodiversity? Seed Shakers are the perfect way to do it! Taking salt and pepper shakers and a variety of seeds, you can make your own easy way to spread native wildlife to your lawn.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Thursday STEAM Train

Thursday, May 7, 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!

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 "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tiffany D. Jackson Author Visit

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lincoln Branch
Age Group:
Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a sit down discussion with Tiffany D. Jackson, 2025 Margaret A. Edwards award recipient and author of popular teen books like Grown, Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, and more. 

Library Branch: Lincoln Branch
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults
Event Details:

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a sit down discussion with Tiffany D. Jackson, 2025 Margaret A. Edwards award recipient and author of popular teen books like Grown, Allegedly, Monday's Not Coming, and more. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

A Place to Call Home: Understanding Asian Americans in Illinois Through Narratives with Dr. Ada Cheng

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
North McKenzie Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. Cheng shares her personal narratives to delineate her migration journey from Taiwan to the United States as well as to Illinois.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North McKenzie Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Dr. Cheng shares her personal narratives to delineate her migration journey from Taiwan to the United States as well as to Illinois.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Busy Bees Storytime

Friday, May 8, 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!

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

Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a paint along with our virtual teacher Skye Pratt of Paint Along with Skye on Youtube. All supplies will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Adults
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.

This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Friday STEAM Train

Friday, May 8, 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!

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 "Adults" group

Adult Micro-TTRPG and Game Night

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
North Seminar Room at North Branch
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for a night of Micro-TTRPGs and similar games! We've got a selection of single page ttrpgs for you to try out, that range in table size and genre, but all can be played in a short amount of time! Bring some friends, or make new ones.

Library Branch: North Branch
Room: North Seminar Room
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a night of Micro-TTRPGs and similar games! We've got a selection of single page ttrpgs for you to try out, that range in table size and genre, but all can be played in a short amount of time! Bring some friends, or make new ones.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Throwback Craft Night

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Lakeview Room at Lakeview Branch
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Have a totally radical time enjoying all your favorite crafts from the 80s and 90s.  From friendship bracelets to Spirograph masterpieces, you can relax in the nostalgia of your childhood while enjoying a juice box and some snack cakes.

Library Branch: Lakeview Branch
Room: Lakeview Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Have a totally radical time enjoying all your favorite crafts from the 80s and 90s.  From friendship bracelets to Spirograph masterpieces, you can relax in the nostalgia of your childhood while enjoying a juice box and some snack cakes.

This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group

Baby Art

Saturday, May 9, 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.

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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group

Tween Dungeons & Dragons

Saturday, May 9, 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! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
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, May 9, 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.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

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.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.

This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group

Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
McClure Room at McClure Branch
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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClure Branch
Room: McClure Room
Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years)
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.