Upcoming Events

Love Goosebumps, Fear Street, and other works by R.L. Stine? Come make creepy crafts with us and watch ILA’s Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine screening.   

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 (

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

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.

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

Mother McAuley art students have created Portraits of Inspirational Women to celebrate Women's History Month.  Meet the talented artists, peruse the beautiful exhibit, and enjoy light refreshments.

Create art at the Library! Each month will  feature a different no-stress project.

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

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

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.

Hippity hop on down to the Library for the Bunny Sock Hop!  Giggle, wiggle, and hop along to spring-themed music, books, and crafts.  Wear your favorite socks!  For kids ages 6 and under, with a caregiver.   

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

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

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.

Grab your crochet hook, knitting needles, or sewing kit and join other crafters for some social stiching! Show off your WIP (work in progress), get some tips, or just drop in.

We're celebrating Earth Day!  Join us to make some nature-inspired crafts.  Register for 1, 2, or all 3 days!

April 8--Nature Prints

April 15--Pet Rocks

April 22--Coffee Filter Trees

Create a beautiful flower wreath made with natural materials.

Create at the Library! Each month will have a different no stress project.

Make a simple bird feeder for the birds to enjoy.

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 (