Featured Events
Apr
16
2026
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Little Wigglers
Little Wigglers
An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.
Apr
16
2026
- Thursday
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Youth and Teen Services Department
- Kids
Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition
Video Game Club: Mario Kart Competition
Do you have what it takes? Start your engines! Enter into the Mario Kart World Competition!
Apr
16
2026
- Thursday
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
Illinois Libraries Present: Cristina Henriquez: Voice, Culture, and Human Connection
Join a virtual conversation between critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work. Henríquez’s newest book, The Great Divide, is a moving exploration of the people who lived, loved, and labored during the construction of the Panama Canal. To watch from home, please register at least two days before the event. Illinois Libraries Presents will now take up to two business days to approve registrations. Virtual registrations will close at 5 pm on the day of each event. Those who register to watch events from home after this cutoff time will receive a recording to watch after the live event ends. These terms apply only to those who wish to view from home. Registrants who wish to watch this event in the library may register and attend as usual.Register here to get the Zoom link! https://bit.ly/ILPCristinaHenriquez
Apr
17
2026
- Friday
- 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Nature Hour
Nature Hour
We are teaming up with Lake Katherine to learn about animals, weather, and the great outdoors at this monthly, nature-themed story time.
Apr
19
2026
- Sunday
- 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
Sunday @ The Cinema: Wicked: For Good
Sunday @ The Cinema: Wicked: For Good
The magical sequel to the smash hit musical Wicked. Rating: PG Runtime: 2 hours 17 minutes
Apr
21
2026
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Earth Day
Earth Day
We only have one planet. Let’s work together to think about how we can help keep the Earth healthy and make crafts.
