Enter the Fall Fun coloring contest between August 30 - September 26 for a chance to win a prize full of games and treats!
Thanksgiving Hours
In observance of Thanksgiving, the library will close at 4pm on Wednesday, November 27 and remain closed on Thursday, November 28.
Pick up a treasure map then sail off on a voyage for pirate plunder!
Yo ho ho! It’s the pirate’s life for you!
You’ll be sure to shiver your timbers as you decorate a special keychain featuring pirate designs.
One per child while supplies last.
Join us for our Used Book Sale! We'll have adult, teen, and kids books for sale. On Monday & Tuesday, you can fill a bag full of books for just $5!
Create your own earrings with this fun kit! This is a fun Take and Make craft for adults!
Teens in grades 6-12 will get a variety of limited-edition fun flavors of Hostess cupcakes to have a taste test at home! What flavor will be your favorite? Try them all to find out!
Join us to play Mahjong! Experienced and beginner players are welcome. The Mahjong group meets weekly on Mondays at 9am and Wednesdays at 1pm, but you do not need to attend both days.
Learn to make two Polish favorites in this class: pierogi and kolaczki! Lots of dough and lots of fillings will make for a scrumptious time! This 50 minute recorded class is presented by Kristyn Slick of Mealtime Memories.
Can you give us your best guesstimate? How many do you think? Whoever is closest, takes the prize!
Goodings Grove Oasis 4:15 - 4:50
Hawthorne Woods 5:05 - 5:40
Oak Creek 6:10 - 6:45
Meet with University of Illinois Extension Services Master Gardeners to explore the migration of animals and changing Fall colors.
Create a leaf print suitable for framing and a leaf printed tea towel to take home.
Learn to draw all sorts of amazing cartoon animals in action!
Running! Jumping! Flying! Pouncing! (Good heavens, I’m exhausted just writing this!) It’s pure zoological zaniness!
Join us for a lively discussion of our mystery book for September: ALL THE DEVILS ARE HERE by Louise Penny
Registration required. Masks required for all attendees at this indoor event.
AN EVENING WITH GARY GINSBURG: FIRST FRIENDS: THE POWERFUL, UNSUNG (AND UNELECTED) PEOPLE WHO SHAPED OUR PRESIDENTS (ZOOM EVENT)
Author Gary Ginsberg's new book, First Friends, examines White House history as told through the stories of the best friends and close