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Writers, We (Community Group)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Community Group, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Adults

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience.

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

Join local writers to discuss and workshop your writing. The group welcomes those new to the art as well as those with experience.

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

Chess Club for Kids

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

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

Ages 8-12.  Learn the basics of chess & use your skills with other players in this three week program.

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 "Teens" group

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

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

Kinder Drawin'

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
School-Age Kids

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

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

Ages 5-6. Calling all budding artists! Come listen to a story and follow along to create a fun drawing each month!

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 "Tweens" group

Tween Afterhours: Game Night

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens

Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-12. When the library closes, the fun begins! Join us each month for a special afterhours program just for tweens.

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen Job Fair

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Job & Career, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens

Are you a teen looking for your first job? Hoping to find a summer opportunity? Curious about part-time work, internships, or exploring your future career path?

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Job & Career, Special Event
Event Details:

Are you a teen looking for your first job? Hoping to find a summer opportunity? Curious about part-time work, internships, or exploring your future career path?

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

March Madness

All Day 3/23 - 3/29
Online
Program Type:
Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
March Madness 2026: To Be RED
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:
March Madness 2026: To Be RED
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:
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.

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:
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.

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:
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.

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

Easter Egg Flower Wreath

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

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

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

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

Easter Egg Flower Wreath

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

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

Join us at the library to make the cutest "flower" wreath with Easter Eggs! You will use plastic eggs to make flower shapes and then glue that to a wooden wreath board.

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

Weird Wednesdays: Dreams and What They Mean

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Dreams and What They Mean

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 8-13. Join us for a discussion of everything weird, wacky, and wonderful! Each month will focus on a bizarre topic and include a themed activity.  THEME: Dreams and What They Mean

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

Cooking With Kyra: Rainbow Graham Cracker Snack

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 4:45pm
Online
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME:  Rainbow Graham Cracker Snack

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Kids, PreK, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Storytimes
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 4-10. Hear a story and follow along with Ms. Kyra's video to make a simple snack. THEME:  Rainbow Graham Cracker Snack

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

Bluestem Readers Group

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids

3rd-5th grade. This is a special celebratory meeting for Bluestem Readers who participated in our sessions throughout the 2026 Bluestem Readers' Choice Award period (September - March).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing
Registration Required
Event Details:

3rd-5th grade. This is a special celebratory meeting for Bluestem Readers who participated in our sessions throughout the 2026 Bluestem Readers' Choice Award period (September - March).

This event is in the "Adults" group

Disability Care Partners: Training for the Transitions with Equip for Equality

Friday, March 27, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group

Pee-Wee Picasso

Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers

Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create.

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

Ages 0-2.5 years with caregiver. Join us for a special creative playtime just for our youngest library friends! Pee-Wee Picasso is all about process-based art — no instructions, no expectations, and no “right” way to create.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown II: Second Helpings (Kit Pick Up)

03/30/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/03/2026 @ 4:00pm
Main Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown is back! This year we’re on the hunt for the Ultimate FLAVOR in our ULTIMATE RAMEN SHOWDOWN II: Second Helpings!

Library Branch: Main Branch
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown is back! This year we’re on the hunt for the Ultimate FLAVOR in our ULTIMATE RAMEN SHOWDOWN II: Second Helpings!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown II: Second Helpings (Voting)

03/30/2026 @ 10:00am to 04/10/2026 @ 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults

The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown is back! This year we’re on the hunt for the Ultimate FLAVOR in our ULTIMATE RAMEN SHOWDOWN II: Second Helpings!

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown is back! This year we’re on the hunt for the Ultimate FLAVOR in our ULTIMATE RAMEN SHOWDOWN II: Second Helpings!

This event is in the "PreK" group

On Our Own

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Storytimes
Age Group:
PreK

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.

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Storytime Room
Age Group: PreK
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 "PreK" group
This event is in the "Toddlers" group
This event is in the "School-Age Kids" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group

Spring Break Crafternoon

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens

All Ages Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Kids, PreK, Toddlers, School-Age Kids, Tweens
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Event Details:

All Ages Let your creativity flow with an afternoon of self-directed arts & crafts in the Studio! Supplies will be provided and adult supervision is required.

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

Baby & Me Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 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

Upcoming
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