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Holiday Gift Wrapping Station

All Day 12/1 - 12/23
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors

Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity.

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

Bring your holiday gifts to The Studio and wrap them for free! We'll supply the wrapping paper, tape, scissors, and ribbon. You supply the gifts and creativity.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

12 Days of Craftmas

12/01/2025 @ 5:00pm to 12/12/2025 @ 5:00pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you need some ideas for holiday gifts? From December 1st - 12th, The Studio will be virtually showing 12 fun and festive crafts—perfect for creating unique gifts this season! Watch along from home and make your holidays extra special! 

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Virtual
Event Details:

Do you need some ideas for holiday gifts? From December 1st - 12th, The Studio will be virtually showing 12 fun and festive crafts—perfect for creating unique gifts this season! Watch along from home and make your holidays extra special! 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Disability Care Partners: Programs with The Arc of Illinois

Friday, December 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an informational series designed for individuals with disabilities alongside those who support them, such as parents, family, and other care partners.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an informational series designed for individuals with disabilities alongside those who support them, such as parents, family, and other care partners.

This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Tweens & Teens Chess Challenge

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 10:30am - 1:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Players will compete within their respective age groups (9-13 & 14-18), with every participant recognized for their efforts and the top three in each section receiving special awards.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Players will compete within their respective age groups (9-13 & 14-18), with every participant recognized for their efforts and the top three in each section receiving special awards.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Studio2Go: Star Wreath

All Day 12/7 - 12/13
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide instructions and all the materials you may need. *While supplies lasts.

December Craft: Star Wreath

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Stop by the Studio to pick up the craft of the month. We will provide instructions and all the materials you may need. *While supplies lasts.

December Craft: Star Wreath

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

On Our Own

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Intro to 3D Printing and TinkerCAD

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Age Group:
All Ages

Learn the ins-and-outs of The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the ins-and-outs of The Studio's 3D printing process: how to find something to print, submit it to us, and pick up a finished design. Want to design something yourself? Learn how to make your own keychain design in TinkerCAD!

This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

D&D Kids Club

Monday, December 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: School-Age Kids
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-7th grade. Make friends and get creative at this three week Dungeons and Dragons campaign perfect for beginner and experienced players alike.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Babies" group

Baby & Me Storytime

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Babies

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 6 months-23 months with caregiver.  This sweet storytime is filled with books, songs, rhymes, and bubbles! Siblings are welcome

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Club: Headline DNA

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Adults

With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used? 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration Required
Event Details:

With DNA making headlines as a key forensic tool, many want to know more about the science of crime-solving DNA analysis. What kind of DNA is this? How is it obtained? How is the DNA used? 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Pajama Time

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 3-7 with a caregiver. Throw on your jammies for a family slumber party! Grab your favorite stuffed animal and cuddle up for bedtime stories and a simple craft. No children younger than 3 years, please.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Music Makers

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 0-6 years with caregiver. Listen to stories and explore music while we dance around and sing songs.

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Fiction Book Club (Community Group)

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Event Details:

This member-run book club meets the second Wednesday of every month and reads a variety of titles, both fiction and non-fiction. Come discuss, share and enjoy the experience of reading with a group!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 2-3 with caregiver. This storytime for twos and threes will have your toddler singing and dancing while making new friends along the way. Siblings are welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Birth - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Babies" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Stay & Play

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, Birth - Pre-K, Babies, PreK, Toddlers
Program Type: Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Event Details:

Ages 0-5 with caregiver.  Join us for a morning of open-ended free play. Kids will be able to imagine, explore, discover and meet new friends in a fun environment.  Siblings welcome.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "PreK" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

On Our Own

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6. Sing along with songs, listen to fun stories, then wrap it all up with a hands-on art project. Caregivers may sign-in participants and stay within the youth department during the duration of the program.

 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group

Kids Code Club: Create a Music Player

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Computers & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

2nd-5th grade. Join Mr. Eric for a fun introduction to block coding! Each month we will focus on a new challenge and provide step-by-step instructions for an exciting coding experience!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "Seniors" group

Beginners' Crocheting with Rachael: All Ages

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, 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: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, 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. 

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 1-3 with caregiver. A fun, hands-on experience perfect for the littlest patrons, Play-Doh Playtime is sure to bring out your child's creativity and imagination. Leave the mess to us in this drop-in style program!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Play-Doh Playtime: Master Molders

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:15am - 10:45am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Summer Learning Challenge
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-6 with caregiver.  Big kids love Play-Doh, too!  Let your child's creativity shine in this Play-Doh program perfect for those who want to build and create.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Homeschool Hangout:

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 5-12.  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbs