Public Services
Featured Events
Jan
05
2026
- Monday
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Public Services Librarian
- Adults
Introduction to Libby
Introduction to Libby
Learn how to use Libby to access eBooks, audiobooks and more! We will walk through downloading the app, setting up an account with your library card, searching, checking out, and placing holds.
Jan
06
2026
- Tuesday
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
Crowned in Brilliance: Tiaras and Jewelry of the British Royal Family
Crowned in Brilliance: Tiaras and Jewelry of the British Royal Family
Embark on a dazzling journey into the world of tiaras and jewelry belonging to the British royal family. Join Valerie Gugala and as she explores the history, significance, and stories behind some of the most iconic and cherished pieces in the royal jewelry collection.
Jan
08
2026
- Thursday
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
Beading for Beginners
Beading for Beginners
Get started in beading with Sherri Ewing from Precious One Designs. Create a bracelet using artisan beads and a stretch cord. Space is limited, registration opens on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:00am.
Jan
09
2026
- Friday
- 2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
Friday Matinee: Bridge of Spies
Friday Matinee: Bridge of Spies
Introducing Friday Matinees. Come in to watch a movie on our big screen. Bridge of Spies (2015) stars Tom Hanks and is directed by Steven Spielberg. During the Cold War, an American lawyer is recruited to defend an arrested Soviet spy in court, and then help the CIA facilitate an exchange of the spy for the Soviet captured American U2 spy plane pilot, Francis Gary Powers. Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 2 hours 22 minutes
Jan
12
2026
- Monday
- 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Public Services Librarian
- Adults
Microsoft Word: Basics
Microsoft Word: Basics
Learn more about the ins and outs of formatting documents and inserting media in Microsoft Word. Must have basic computer skills.
Jan
13
2026
- Tuesday
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Conference Room
- Adults
Illinois Libraries Present: History to Life with Jonathan Eig
Illinois Libraries Present: History to Life with Jonathan Eig
This is a virtual program. Jonathan Eig will not be here in person. Jonathan Eig is the bestselling author of six books, including his most recent, King: A Life, a Pulitzer Prize-winning biography on Martin Luther King Jr. Mark Bazer, host of The Interview Show, will join Jonathan in conversation. Register to either watch from home on Zoom, or watch them on the big screen in our Meeting Room. 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/ILPJonathanEig
