The library's parking lot will be closed for construction for two weeks in October. The library will be open as much as possible during construction. Parking is available on neighborhood streets including 125th Street, 71st Avenue, and 70th Court.
Will the great pumpkin come out of the patch this year? Will Charlie Brown get to kick the football? Join us for a pumpkin filled day where we will play games and make crafts inspired by everyone’s favorite Peanuts gang.
The library is excited to partner with Key Autism Services for this special program featuring both interactive stories and sensory friendly play in a welcoming, supportive setting.
The Illinois State Treasurer is holding more than $5 billion in unclaimed funds for Illinoisans. The State holds these lost funds until they are claimed by either the original owner or their heirs. Do you have any unclaimed funds? Staff from the Treasurer’s Office will be on hand to help you find out. Drop in prior to 6:30PM to ensure you get a turn.
All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog. Register to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog from Bright and Beautiful.
Want an easier way to select a book? Let a librarian do it! Each box will include a book from our collection, a treat, and other fun things. Once registered look out for a separate email containing a questionnaire that will be due October 12. Boxes can be picked up starting October 21. ***October boxes will be spooky themed! If you are not interested in receiving a spooky book, please let us know on your questionnaire.***
Many Illinoisans are not aware that, a thousand years ago, a major Native American civilization began here. Cahokia, a city just across the river from St. Louis, was the origin for what came to be known as the Mississippians and grew to be larger than London was at the time. William Kelley, president of the South Suburban Archaeological Society, tells us about the profound impact this had on the rest of Native American society up to contact with Europeans. In-person program