Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades PreK-3) Stomp, roar and be fancy at our dinosaur tea party! Celebrate Dino-vember with a story, juice and a snack and some dino-themed activities!
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Adults, registration required)
Improve your English with our weekly tutoring sessions. We offer personalized support across all levels, beginner through advanced.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
(Ages 18 months-4 years with adult) You bring the sippy cup; we’ll supply the juice and craft! Children will hone their fine motor skills while creating a beautiful masterpiece!
Meet with attorneys from Prairie State Legal Services during our Lawyers in the Library event. They can answer questions about a variety of civil legal matters. Registration is required through PSLS.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
New venue Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
(Grades 1-8) Calling all video game fans, join us for Video Game Club. Play fun new multi-player video games. Try out our virtual reality headsets. Fans of Pokémon can bring their Pokémon cards.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Do you just want to drop in and pet some dogs? Stop by between 4:30 - 6pm! The Alliance of Therapy Dogs Team will be here with some of their specially trained furry friends for you to meet and pet!
Join WriteOn members in a safe, comfortable and supportive atmosphere to share your work, and constructive feedback so that everyone can benefit from our shared knowledge.
Share in the joys of journaling, memory keeping, and stationery with other creatives, no experience necessary! Just bring your own journal. Optionally, bring stationery items you wish to swap!
(Adults, registration required) Practice your English in a small group setting. Build your vocabulary, learn common phrases and build your confidence in expressing yourself by talking to others.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Adults, registration required) English class that will focus on listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. All participants are required to take a placement exam.
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
¿Te encanta leer? Únete a nuestro club de lectura. Leemos un libro al mes que aborda diversos temas. Este mes vamos a leer el libro.
El murmullo de Las Abejas by Sofia Segovia
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-12) Ever wonder if you could survive the Hunger Games? Come prove it in this fun Hunger Games-themed escape room. May the odds be ever in your favor!
Learn about the basics of 3D printing and entry points into the craft. We will also discuss also basic maintenance and troubleshooting. This course focuses on filament, however resin is addressed.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Children of all ages with adult)
Get into the spirit of the season! Bring the whole family and sing along as local musician, John Condron, leads us in our favorite holiday classics!
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in reading and math. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. If you need to cancel, call 815-740-2662.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Grades K-5) Learn about famous artists you may never have heard of. We’ll learn about their lives and their art, and then create a project inspired by their style.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
(Grades 6-12) Create a 5-10 minute presentation on a topic you’ve been DYING to rant about. There will be time to work on your presentation, but feel free to prepare in advance!
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.
This group meets every month to share, learn and network with other creatives. This group will do outings, meetups, shoot in the greenscreen room and share techniques.
(18 months - 4 years with adult) Meet new friends in our music and play program! We will be shaking our wiggles out and using our imagination through hands-on play.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
Whether you’re an experienced colorist or simply looking for a fun way to unwind, our Adult Coloring Club is a welcoming space to relax and enjoy some creative time.
Materials are provided.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Every month we will choose movies to watch and discuss at the next meeting. Think of it like a book club but with movies. We will discuss what we liked or didn't like about each film.
(Birth - 6 years old with adult) An interactive experience that is suitable for ages birth to six years. All your favorite storytime elements will be combined into one event.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
(Birth- 6 years with adult) This Family Storytime is for Spanish and English speakers and will give exposure to books, songs, and activities in both languages.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 6-12) Make a fun craft that is the perfect gift. Smash through the canvas to showcase yourself in this Holiday Smash Canvas. All supplies will be provided.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Black Road Branch - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C
(Ages birth-3 years with adult) Bring your little ones to explore their senses by feeling, hearing, and touching their way through music, art and mess-free play!
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Ages 3-12 with adult) Build and decorate a gingerbread house with your family and take your holiday creation home with you!
(One gingerbread house kit per registered child)
(Ages 18 months-3 years with adult) Toddler Time is a story program for children who are not yet ready for the structure of storytime. Your child will enjoy stories, songs and a simple craft.
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.
(Grades 9-12) Stress less over finals at the library! You provide the study materials and we’ll provide space to study and have snacks and de-stressing activities available to keep you going.
(Pre-Kindergarten - 4th) Free tutoring for children having difficulty in math and reading. Bring what your child is struggling with to tutoring session. To cancel, call 815-846-6508.
Ottawa Street Branch - Burnham Room 201 (2nd Level)
(Grades 1-5) Whether you're a beginner or already know some chess, join us for a fun chess experience and the chance to make new friends with guidance from instructor Jenn Johnson.