Christmas Holiday Hours

Wednesday, December 24 – All Library locations closed for Christmas Eve.

Thursday, December 25 – All Library locations closed for Christmas Day.

Event List

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Age Group
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Program Type
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Laser Activity: Boxes

Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Design and cut out a wood box using a laser cutter. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/8.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Painted Wood Ornaments / Ornamentos de Madera Pintados

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Rand Road Room at Rand Road Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Paint a winter design on a wood circle. Materials provided. Sign up begins 1/9.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own designs for the Cricut machine. Sign up begins 1/12. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Design Space for Beginners

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own designs for the Cricut machine. Sign up begins 1/12. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your new device? Do you just want to get better with your old one? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic technology questions. Drop in.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

The Financial Aid Process

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Lectures & Performances
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join the Illinois Student Assistance Commission for a session on the general financial aid process for college including the FAFSA, insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay fo

Upcoming
Registration Required
Virtual Event
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Tween and Teen Service Project: Valentines Cards for Elderwerks

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen Space at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Teens

Help brighten someone's day by creating fun items for Elderwerks, a local group that serves senior citizens. Participants will earn service credit based on time worked and must have completed a Library volunteer application prior to the event.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Resume Clinic

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:45pm
Meeting Room 3 at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Career counselor Fred Ettinger presents strategies for creating a resume in today’s market followed by a one-on-one review of your resume with tips for improvement. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Chair Yoga

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1 North at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Explore gentle postures, breathwork, meditation, and deep relaxation with Karen Fotopoulos, a registered yoga teacher from Discover Yoga with Karen. Sign up begins two weeks prior to each date.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours-North Hoffman

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
North Hoffman Branch
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a difficult situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Crochet for Beginners

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Carol Leeson, librarian and avid crocheter, covers crochet basics in this two-part class. Materials Provided. Sign up begins 1/21 for both classes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    

Thursday, February 5
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Referral Services Drop-In Hours

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
All Ages

Are you currently navigating a situation and need some additional help? Let us help connect you to resources and local organizations! These are drop-in hours, meaning no appointment is necessary to meet. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Cricut Activity: Gratitude Journal

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use Cricut Design Space to create your own decals to decorate a gratitude journal cover. Basic computer keyboard and mouse skills needed. Sign up begins 1/23.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, February 5

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group

Baby Footprint Art

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Main Library
Program Type:
Games & Activities, Classes & Workshops, Social Gatherings
Age Group:
Kids

Baby Footprint Art    
10:00 – 10:30 a.m.
10:30 – 11:00 a.m. 
Thursday, February 5

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewing Activity: Mending Clothing

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the sewing machine to mend your clothes. Practice materials provided or bring your own clothes to mend. Sign up begins 1/26.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Sewing Activity: Mending Clothing

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Workshop Lab at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use the sewing machine to mend your clothes. Practice materials provided or bring your own clothes to mend. Sign up begins 1/26.

Upcoming
Registration Required
This event is in the "Adults" group

Tech Assistance Drop-In Hours

Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Study Room 2A at Main Library
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults

Have a question about your new device? Do you just want to get better with your old one? Stop by to chat with a librarian who is ready to answer your basic technology questions. Drop in.