Event List

Do you know what noise a cow makes? How about a pig? Learn about cows, pigs, and other farm animals in this story time!

With only glue and jewels, create a coaster that dazzles and shines. We have dragon and Taylor Swift designs; it’s first come first serve. 

We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.

Did you know sea turtles spend most of their life at sea, only returning a few times to lay eggs? Paint your own sea turtle puzzle to keep forever!

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.

Did you know that a banana is actually a berry? Learn facts you never knew about fruit while painting and creating paper fruit pop-out art!

Feeling a need to “head for the hills”? From the scenic Rock River to the undulating landscape in the state’s northwest corner, untouched by the glaciers that flattened most of our state, this region is truly beautiful.

Did you know scientists know the actual colors of some dinosaurs, even though they’ve never seen a living one?

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

The librarian has hidden some goodies in a lockbox! It’s your task to work with others to solve the clues and riddles and find the key to open the box! Participants should only register for one time slot.

The librarian has hidden some goodies in a lockbox! It’s your task to work with others to solve the clues and riddles and find the key to open the box! Participants should only register for one time slot.

Scott from Tinley Park Midas will be on hand to provide some basic knowledge on car maintenance and how to handle newer vehicles. He’ll also answer questions and explain what your local mechanic can do for you. 

Mrhbaan! Join us for a bilingual storytime with stories and songs in both English and Arabic!

Calling teens and tweens! Get ready for laser tag, pizza, and video games at this after hours library event!

Calling teens and tweens! Get ready for laser tag, pizza, and video games at this after hours library event!

Learn the basics of using a computer! We will practice using a mouse and keyboard, accessing saved files, opening computer programs, and more.

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question? Pop in with your device and Public Services Librarian Emily will help you to find the answers.

Fold, glue, and decorate a paper polaroid camera box to keep your summer memories safe.

This August marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

Have a question about your phone, laptop, tablet, or need an answer to a tech question?

Twinkle twinkle little star, how I wonder what you are! Sing and clap along to your favorite classic nursery rhymes in this storytime!

This session provides answers to common caregiver concerns: What are my duties? Have can I find resources and pay for them? What legal documents need to be in place? Attorney Stephen Sutera answers these questions and more.