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No Sew: Sock Bunny

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

4th Grade & Up: Have you wanted to create a cozy companion but don't know how to sew? No problem! Learn how to make an adorable Sock Bunny—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

4th Grade & Up: Have you wanted to create a cozy companion but don't know how to sew? No problem! Learn how to make an adorable Sock Bunny—no sewing required. We'll provide all materials and tools.

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

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.

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

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?

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

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:
Adults, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

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

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:
Adults, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

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

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:
Adults, 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.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, 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.

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

Hearts & Crafts

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
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: 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! 

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

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.

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

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?

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

Tranquil Tuesdays: Ceramic Painting

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Take some time for yourself at the Library! Enjoy a simple craft, adult coloring, and guided breathing at our dedicated stations or just come relax.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Take some time for yourself at the Library! Enjoy a simple craft, adult coloring, and guided breathing at our dedicated stations or just come relax.

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, April 16, 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?

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

Maker Day: Custom Candles with The Candle Vault

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ignite your senses! Join Alex, the owner of The Candle Vault, as she gives a demonstration and instructs you how to make your own candle. Materials and supplies will be provided. 

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

Maker Day: Building Miniature Bookcases with Cathy

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more.  



 

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

Learn how to create a miniature book case from every day and purchased materials. This case measures 3 x 5 inches and is complete with library ladder, painting, face out books and more.  



 

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

Maker Day: Ceramic Painting with Ceramic Creations

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a ceramic piece with an instructor using a guided step-by-step process.

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

Maker Day: DIY Aprons with Cathy

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

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

Learn how to create an apron from a men’s shirt using guided steps with an instructor.

This is in partnership with Maker Day 2026.

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

Jackson Pollock Painting with The Studio

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

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

Come create a Jackson Pollock-style painting in The Studio. We provide the canvas and the paint, you provide the creativity!

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, April 20, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Phone Basics with Tech Tutors

Monday, April 20, 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.

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

Morning Masterpieces: Spring Chickens

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Adults, Seniors

Let’s paint! Come enjoy a relaxed morning of creativity as we create an art piece with step by step instructions and provided materials.

In this session: "Spring Chickens"

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s paint! Come enjoy a relaxed morning of creativity as we create an art piece with step by step instructions and provided materials.

In this session: "Spring Chickens"

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

Hearts & Crafts

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
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! 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: 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! 

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

I-PASS Assist Info Table

Thursday, April 30, 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.

This event is in the "Seniors" group

Senior Coffee Breaks: Meet & Greet with Healthcare Plus Senior Care

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
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! Each coffee break will begin with a half hour of coffee and social time followed by a presentation or activity at 11 AM.

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! Each coffee break will begin with a half hour of coffee and social time followed by a presentation or activity at 11 AM.

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

Knit Happens!

Thursday, May 7, 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?