Upcoming Events

Join us as we make science, technology, engineering, and math come alive through hands-on experiments and interactive lessons. We'll explore new concepts, ask questions, and discover the fun side of STEM learning.

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.  

Reading Buddies is a literacy program for children in grades K-5. Children choose a library book, read aloud to their high school reading buddy, play games, and work on homework!

Children and their families will enjoy stories and songs together in front of the fireplace in the Reading Room. Feel free to wear your pajamas and/or bring a stuffed friend!

Join us to make something fun with your little one.

Drop in to the Library for a different free play activity every Friday after school anytime from 3pm to 4:45pm.  For kids in 5th grade and younger.

December 12--Build with Strawbees

December 19--Board Games

Join us anytime from noon-4pm to make handmade cards for kids who are hospitalized.  Children, teens, and adults are welcome.  We'll send the cards to the Chicago organization Cards for Hospitalized Kids (

Can you build an earthquake resistant structure?  Let's build and find out!  For kids in grades 3-5.

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

Drop in at 4pm on the first and third Thursday of the month to doodle and draw.  In a relaxed and inclusive environment, we will try a drawing challenge or free draw and show off our art.  For kids in kindergarten through 5th grade.

Join us for five evenings of arts and crafts fun!  For kids in grades 3-5.

Spring is the perfect time to learn more about the world around us!  Join in the fun with new STEAM activities every class!  For kids in grades 3-5.  Please register.

Join us weekly for a morning of building. We'll use the library's special blocks to build, meet new friends, and work on our fine motor skills! For kids ages 2-5, with a caregiver.  There is no Lil' Builders on April 10.

Listen to leprechaun stories and use some of the Library's supplies to build your own leprechaun trap!

Roll up your sleeves and get ready for some messy fun. Drop in anytime from 1:30 to 3 pm for some sensory play and exploration. This playtime program is for children ages 5 and under and their caregivers. No registration required.

Enjoy stories, songs, rhymes and fun for you and your baby!  For babies from birth through 17 months with a caregiver. Please register.

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

Toddler Time is an interactive story time program for children ages 18-35 months and their adult caregivers. Please register.

Join us as we read a story and explore STEAM concepts together!  For kids in grades K-2.

Preschool Storytime combines stories and songs for kids from 3-5 years old.  Please register.