Knowledge Quest

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activ......More

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! December's activities include perler beads, magnatiles, coffee filter snowflakes, snow globes, and a hot cocoa craft!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Department! A snack and craft are also provided!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Chocolate Book Club

Adult For those that prefer a piece of candy while you read and discuss a mix of fiction, non-fiction, and classic titles.

Knowledge Quest

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activ......More

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! December's activities include perler beads, magnatiles, coffee filter snowflakes, snow globes, and a hot cocoa craft!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Department! A snack and craft are also provided!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Write Out Meeting

Adult Work on your creative writing skills within a supportive group atmosphere with peer review and writing exercises. 

Dungeons & Dragons Group

Adult In the icy tundra north of Morheim, adventurers set out in search of treasures, fame, and glory. What awaits them in the ruins of the old world? Take part in a dungeon delving campaign full of treacherous monsters and perilous traps. Do you have what it takes to ......More

Adult In the icy tundra north of Morheim, adventurers set out in search of treasures, fame, and glory. What awaits them in the ruins of the old world? Take part in a dungeon delving campaign full of treacherous monsters and perilous traps. Do you have what it takes to survive the Ice Floes? Join us for a new Dungeons and Dragons campaign! Players of all levels are welcome! This campaign will start with level 1 characters, and so will be easy to navigate if you have little or no experience playing. Don't know how to make a D&D character? No problem -- we'll help you with that! Meets the third Saturday of the month at 1 PM. Contact Emily Bell at [email protected] for more information.

Knowledge Quest

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activ......More

Grades 2nd-8th Join us on a quest for knowledge! Each month questers can explore five different activities!  Each quester will receive an activity tracker, and after completing/trying one of the activities, the Children's Librarian will place a stamp next to that activity.  If questers try all five activities within the month, they will receive a prize! December's activities include perler beads, magnatiles, coffee filter snowflakes, snow globes, and a hot cocoa craft!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

Storytime

Recommended for Ages 0-5 and Their Grown-Ups Each week we have lots of fun with our friends at storytime! Come join us for some stories, songs, rhymes, and activities each week in the Children's Department! A snack and craft are also provided!

PNG

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library u......More

Crafts, experiments, creations, and fun for ages 12-19. Teen STEAM is part of the Project Next Generation (PNG) grant. Funding for Project Next Generation is provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services to the Secretary of State/Illinois State Library under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA).

True Crime Book Club

Adult Read and discuss real-life crime stories voted on regularly by the group.