Upcoming Events

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.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

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.

From pirates to princesses, swashbucklers of all ages love to duel. The Dueling Dames, master fight directors, will present an essential introduction to swordplay.

Join us at the Lincoln Branch for a fun and engaging STEM program. We will experiment, create, and learn every week this summer! Experiment with UV light or create ice cream in your hands with science!

Come out and make bracelets and pins with us to celebrate pride month. (Or, really whatever you want!)

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.

Join us for an unarmed stage combat workshop with the Dueling Dames! 

Join us at North Branch for a free weekly Zumba session on Monday evenings (excluding holidays) led by certified local instructor, Prathi Kennedy.  30 person limit per session.  First come, first served.  Adults only. 

Make a fun resin coaster decorated with dried flowers.

For Accessibility Accommodations, please call (309)497-2143.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Join us for our Summer Reading Event, BMX Stunt Show including huge ramps and custom equipment where riders perform crazy back flips and more!

Join us for open play time where caregivers and tots can come to interact and play each week.

Join us for music, movement and stories for kids 2 to 5 years old.

Join us for a free yoga class with one of the top yoga instructors on YouTube, Yoga with Adriene.

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.

Venture backstage into the golden age of Hollywood in this exhibition that explores the photography of Bob Willoughby.

Come celebrate World Cat Domination Day with us! We're making a cute cat craft using recycled materials. Bring your love of felines and your crafting skills. All materials provided.

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.

Bring your little scientists ages 3 through 6 years for an introduction to the scientific method and to have some science fun.  We'll be questioning, investigating, experimenting and figuring it out together.

Join us for a fun movie matinee featuring movies based on popular books.  Let's get together to enjoy how these classic stories are brought to life on screen.

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