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Vacations, Staycations & Celebrations

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both! 

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Special Event, Winter Reading Program
Event Details:

Wondering where your next adventure should take you? Are you asking yourself, “Should I Stay or Should I Go?” Why not both! 

The Language of Flowers: Floral Workshop

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Step into the romantic world of Victorian floriography! Discover how flowers were used to send secret messages.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy
Registration Required
Event Details:

Step into the romantic world of Victorian floriography! Discover how flowers were used to send secret messages.

Hawaii Fluid Art: Painting on Canvas

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own piece of art. Supplies and materials will be provided. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come create your very own painting in a completely new way! Presented by Hawaii Fluid art, learn what fluid art is and how you can create your own piece of art. Supplies and materials will be provided. 

Knit Happens!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: Teens & Adults

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Want to learn how to crochet? Join Rachael as she teaches you the basics of crocheting! If you’ve never picked up a crochet hook, this is the perfect class for you. All materials will be provided. 

Knit Happens!

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Does Your Device Work for You?

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Frustrated with your phone? Considering a new device but not sure what’s right for you?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Frustrated with your phone? Considering a new device but not sure what’s right for you?

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Hearts & Crafts

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Community Group, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started! 

I-PASS Assist Info Table

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Senior Coffee Breaks: How Social Connections Can Improve Your Health & Wellness

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Seniors

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take your mid-morning break at the library with discussion, socializing, and, of course, plenty of coffee!

Knit Happens!

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your smartphones and apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

I-PASS Assist Info Table

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Non-Library Group
Event Details:

The I-PASS team will be at the library to share information about the I-PASS Assist program for Illinois Tollway users. This program offers drivers the chance to have their Tollway fees and fines waived.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

e-Reader Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Seniors

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Job & Career, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to better navigate your e-readers and e-reader apps. Please register for a 30-minute time slot in advance to receive one-on-one assistance.

Quarterly Activity Packet: The Leisurely Librarian

All Day
Adult Tech Center at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult Tech Center
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Social, Games & Entertainment, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Introducing a now quarterly activity book designed just for adults! Features puzzles, reading recommendations, recipes, games, and more all in large print.

Knit Happens!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, sewing, weaving, looming and other fiber arts projects for a social evening with other adults. Don't have anything in the works?