Upcoming Events

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

Hands-on class to improve your typing skills.

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.

Be a high school reading buddy! Earn service hours and foster a love of reading.

Learn from historian Robert L. Girardi about the special relationship President Lincoln shared with the Union soldiers in the Civil War, how he spent every day of his presidency surrounded by soldiers and why they called him Father Abraham.

Join us at Evergreen Park's Spoke & Vine Wine Bar at 3146 W. 95th Street, to discuss The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny by Kiran Desai. Wine is available for purchase and a light food selection will be provided. This is a 21+ event.

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Learn to navigate the Internet using search engines, Internet browsers, and more. Computer Basics Part 1 is not required, but is recommended.

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.

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 15, or Thursday, April 16.

Calling all crafters! Bring your good-condition craft supplies to the swap or bring them to the Circulation Desk in advance on Wednesday, April 15, or Thursday, April 16.

Harriet Knudson, a founder of the Springfield, Illinois Civic Garden Club, dreamed of creating a garden that would be a “living memorial to Abraham Lincoln.”  She took action to make this dream become a reality, working with renowned landscap

Join us as we celebrate the memory of Helen Cuprisin and all things green! The day will include free Zinnia seeds, a craft swap, a plant swap, and a presentation.

Please join us! Timeline for the day:

Decorate rain barrels by painting and drawing on them. 

Join Barb Simon to teach us how to make non-toxic, eco-friendly dryer balls, the natural alternative to dryer sheets and fabric softener. Barb will raffle off 10 dryer balls for patrons to take home. 

Teens and adults are needed to help out at the Stacks Social Club meetings.  Your tasks include assisting young adults with disabilities with crafts and activities, setting up, and cleaning up!

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.

Join Denise Nelligan, a passionate local mahjong instructor as she introduces you to the timeless game of Mahjong—both in its original Chinese style and the adapted American version. 

Lean how to create a 3D design in Tinkercad.  Library staff will guide you through the steps.  Basic computer skills are required.

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