Featured Events
Feb
07
2023
- Tuesday
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Not Specified
- Adults
James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World’s Most Famous Veterinarian - Hybrid
James Herriot: The Simple Life of the World’s Most Famous Veterinarian - Hybrid
Join Anglophile and former UK resident Claire Evans as she recounts the life and times of Alf Wight, an unassuming country veterinarian who practiced for 50 years in one of England’s most beautiful places, the Yorkshire Dales. He rose to international fame later in life under the pen name James Herriot as he recounted the heartwarming animal stories and colorful characters of a bygone era, inspiring a film and multiple television series. Bask in the visual beauty of Claire’s recent Yorkshire Dales visit and learn the surprising story of the vet whose books still entertain millions. To register to view the event online, please click here to register on Zoom. You must register on Zoom in order to get the invite link for the event.
Feb
08
2023
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Tales for Twos
Tales for Twos
Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.
Feb
09
2023
- Thursday
- 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
The Surreal World of Salvador Dalí - Hybrid Program
The Surreal World of Salvador Dalí - Hybrid Program
Works by Surrealist artist Salvador Dalí are slated for exhibition in Chicago in early 2023. Learn about this important painter, filmmaker, and sculptor from art historian Jeff Mishur in this virtual program. Jeff will discuss such Dalí masterpieces as "The Persistence of Memory," "Soft Construction with Boiled Beans (A Premonition of Civil War)," and "Apparition of a Face and Fruit Dish on a Beach." Mishur will also discuss Dalí's role within the 20th century Surrealist art movement and especially the relationship between dream imagery and the artist's best known works. If you will be watching from home on Zoom, please click here to register at Zoom so you can get the Zoom link.
Feb
10
2023
- Friday
- All Day
- Not Specified
- Not Specified
Staff In-Service
Library Closed
Staff In-Service
The library will be closed all day for staff in-service.
Feb
11
2023
- Saturday
- 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
- Virtual
- Not Specified
Virtual Author Visit: Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
Virtual Author Visit: Shannon Hale & LeUyen Pham
Join us for a virtual author visit with writer Shannon Hale and illustrator LeUyen Pham! They will talk about their books, answer your questions, and share an engaging activity! Click here to register for the Zoom session!
Feb
13
2023
- Monday
- 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Teens
Popcorn Party!
Popcorn Party!
Let’s have a popcorn party! We’ll provide different toppings for you to create and enjoy your own tasty popcorn as we watch the movie Dumplin’ based on the book by Julie Murphy.
