This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 6 2026 Wed Sensory Play 11:00am–12:00pm Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) Main Library This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 6 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 "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Computer Skills Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Adults Main Library Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Computer Skills Class 2:00pm–3:00pm Main Library Registration Open 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 May 6 2026 Wed Getting Started with Native Plants 6:30pm–7:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Getting Started with Native Plants 6:30pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch 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 May 6 2026 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 6 2026 Wed Historical Fiction Society 6:30pm–7:30pm Lakeview Branch 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 May 7 2026 Thu Fun Time Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 7 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!
This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Yoga with Adriene (Virtual) 12:15pm–12:45pm Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 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 May 7 2026 Thu Puzzle Club 3:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years), Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults, All ages McClure Branch 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 May 7 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! 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 May 7 2026 Thu Seed Shakers Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm All ages Main Library This event is in the "All ages" group May 7 2026 Thu Seed Shakers Craft 3:30pm–4:30pm Main Library 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 May 7 2026 Thu Thursday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group May 7 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!
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Tiffany D. Jackson Author Visit 6:00pm–7:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years), Adults Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu Tiffany D. Jackson Author Visit 6:00pm–7:00pm Lincoln Branch 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 May 7 2026 Thu A Place to Call Home: Understanding Asian Americans in Illinois Through Narratives with Dr. Ada Cheng 6:30pm–7:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 7 2026 Thu A Place to Call Home: Understanding Asian Americans in Illinois Through Narratives with Dr. Ada Cheng 6:30pm–7:30pm North Branch 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 May 8 2026 Fri Busy Bees Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 8 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 May 8 2026 Fri Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond 3:30pm–5:00pm Adults McClure Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond 3:30pm–5:00pm McClure Branch Waitlist 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 May 8 2026 Fri Friday STEAM Train 4:00pm–5:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) Lincoln Branch This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group May 8 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 "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Adult Micro-TTRPG and Game Night 4:00pm–5:30pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Adult Micro-TTRPG and Game Night 4:00pm–5:30pm North Branch 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 May 8 2026 Fri Throwback Craft Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Adults Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 8 2026 Fri Throwback Craft Night 6:30pm–8:30pm Lakeview Branch 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 May 9 2026 Sat Baby Art 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) McClure Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 9 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 "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm Grade School (6 to 12 years) North Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Grade School (6 to 12 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Tween Dungeons & Dragons 2:00pm–4:00pm North Branch Full 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 May 9 2026 Sat Hatha Yoga 3:00pm–4:00pm Adults North Branch This event is in the "Adults" group May 9 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. 30 person limit per session. First come, first served.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond 3:30pm–5:00pm Teens (13 to 18 years) McClure Branch Registration Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 9 2026 Sat Paint Along with Skye: Koi Pond 3:30pm–5:00pm McClure Branch Registration Open 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.
This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 10 2026 Sun Dungeons and Dragons Jewelry Making 2:30pm–3:30pm Teens (13 to 18 years) Lakeview Branch This event is in the "Teens (13 to 18 years)" group May 10 2026 Sun Dungeons and Dragons Jewelry Making 2:30pm–3:30pm Lakeview Branch Library Branch: Lakeview Branch Room: Lakeview Room Age Group: Teens (13 to 18 years) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Event Details: Tween and teens are invited to roll for creativity at this Dungeons & Dragons–themed craft program!
This event is in the "Children of all ages" group May 11 - 16 2026 Children's Author Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/11–5/16 Children of all ages Main Library This event is in the "Children of all ages" group May 11 - 16 2026 Children's Author Scavenger Hunt All Day 5/11–5/16 Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Age Group: Children of all ages Event Details: Join us the second week of each month for a themed scavenger hunt. Participants who complete the hunt will receive a trinket from our prize box and a stamp on their participation card.
This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 2026 Mon Trillium Place - CORS Program 9:00am–11:00am Adults Main Library This event is in the "Adults" group May 11 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 "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 11 2026 Mon Wiggle Worms Lapsit Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Early Learners (Birth to 5 years) North Branch This event is in the "Early Learners (Birth to 5 years)" group May 11 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.