Winter Reading Program 2025
January 2 – February 28, 2025 This winter, you can Paws to Read with our Winter Reading Program beginning on Thursday, January 2. Both the adult and youth programs are free, easy, and open to everyone! Visit the library in person to pick up a printed log book (for youth) or bingo card (for adults).… [...]
Firefly Family Theater: The Harvest Moon
Wednesday, November 6 6:30–7:15 pm Join Spark the Firefly and all her friends as they welcome a new season. Watch the changing leaves, gather acorns with a silly squirrel and experience all the sights and sounds of Fall in Firefly Grove. The Harvest Moon includes puppets, original music, interactive movement and lots of fall fun for families!… [...]
Remembering Maggie Smith (1934-2024)
Dame Maggie Smith passed away on September 27, 2024. Check out some of our favorite movies that she was best known for. [...]
Home Energy Savings/Decarbonization – By the Citizens Utility Board (CUB)
Thursday, October 10 6–7 pm Join the Citizens Utility Board (CUB) to learn about your energy choices and ways to decarbonize your home! CUB will dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost saving programs. During this presentation, you will receive information on: -Understanding your utility bills; -Your energy choices; -Energy… [...]
Start Hunting in Illinois
Thursday, October 3 6:30-8 pm Did you know over 98% of Illinois is privately owned? That leaves only 2% of the State’s Resources left for the public to enjoy. That doesn’t mean that all the wildlife is on just that meager 2%, generalist species have adapted to urban and suburban living. There may be opportunities… [...]
Illinois Treasurer’s iCash Table
Did you know the State Treasurer is holding 2.5 billion dollars in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans? The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Property is returned at no cost with the proper identification. A representative from the Illinois State Treasurer's Office will help you… [...]
Chicago Blues: A Brief History
Saturday September 28, 2024 2 - 3:30 pm Jim “ Harpdog “Hellen and Earl “da pearl” Rosen present an entertaining and educational program about the Chicago blues, a brief history and origin up the Mississippi. Jim and Earl are both accomplished blues musicians, educators and performance coaches that will give a new insight into the… [...]
Agatha Christie’s Birthday!
The acclaimed mystery author's birthday is September 15. Check out some of these recent books inspired by her writing! Or check out one of her many classics. [caption id="attachment_47627" align="aligncenter" width="198"] The Sanatorium by Sarah Pearse[/caption] [caption id="attachment_47623" align="aligncenter" width="197"] The Maid by Nita Prose[/caption] [caption id="attachment_47628" align="aligncenter" width="198"] The Club by Ellery Lloyd[/caption] [caption… [...]
Basic Backyard Chicken Keeping
Thursday, September 26, 2024 5–7 pm This class is designed for curious folks who are considering getting chickens, as well as for those who already have their own birds. Learn how to find local laws, choose and raise chicks, and care for adult birds. Registration is required. Sign up with this link here! [...]
Diabetes Management
Tuesday, September 24 7–8:30 pm Learn about Type 2 Diabetes causes, symptoms, and more. Helpful lifestyle practices to support your diabetes management efforts will be shared. Presented by Endeavor Health. Registration is required. Register with this link here! [...]