Events

Join us in the Kids' Zone for an art project! Suitable for ages 13 and under.

No registration required!

EVENT IS FULL. NO SPOTS AVAILABLE

Hello Fall: Painting with a Twist with Bottle & Bottega of (Homewood IL)

-Available In-person at 1:00PM-

As autumn creeps in, join us for an hour of DIY painting with an experienced artist from Bottle & Bottega of Homewood IL. 

*Please arrive on time as the instructor will begin promptly at 1:00pm*

 Light refreshments will be provided

**Please note: Only non-alcoholic beverages will be served**

Registration is Required. Space is limited.

Registration will open on October 18th

Writer's Workshop (Led by James Pressler)

Are you an aspiring author looking for tips and tricks to improve and perfect your craft? Are you interested in sharing your work with other authors for constructive criticism? Are you skeptical of the writing process and looking for answers from your peers? We've got the club for you! Join local author and writer James Pressler twice a month on designated Saturdays at the Writer's Workshop.

Medicare & BINGO with Oak Street Health

-Available in-person at 11:00am-

Join us in partnership with Oak Street Health for a fun game of BINGO! Lucky winners will receive prizes. Bring your Medicare questions for an agent to learn the services offered at Oak Street Health.

Registration is Required for this Event

Please contact Katherine Goosby to Register

For 35 years and counting!

Join the Friends Book Discussion Group monthly on designated Mondays in the Conference Room at 12:00pm. Books will be available at the Patron Services desk one month in advance. 

September 29 - Crying in H Mart (Michelle Zauner)

October 27 - The Professor and the Madman (Simon Winchester)

November 24 - The Phone Booth at the End of the World (Laura Imai Messina)

December - NO DISCUSSION SCHEDULED

January 26 - The Sweetness of Water (Nathan Harris)

February 23 - James (Percival Everett)

March 30 - The Emperor of Gladness (Ocean Vuong)

April 27 - Solito (Javier Zamora)

May 26* - My Friends (Fredrik Backman)

*May meeting will take place on a Tuesday.

Nature's Gentle Tai Chi Gong with Brian Thompson

        - Available In-Person @ 9:00am-

Join Brain Thompson, Founder/ Wellness Innovator Speaker/ Healer of Bnew4life LLC as he demonstrates and lead participants in breathing, relaxation, self-calming and gentle movement techniques. These methods help address pandemic related stress, release pain and improve quality of life. Calming music will accompany the natural environment.

Tai chi is a system of movements and positions believed to have developed in 12th Century China. Tai chi techniques aim to address the body and mind as an interconnected system and are traditionally believed to have mental and physical health benefits.

Registration is Required for each Session

Registration will open on October 21st

Same event, new day and time! Join us for the Technicolor Teen Coloring Circle at the library! Unleash your creativity with vibrant colors, cool designs, and a fun, relaxing atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned artist or just looking to unwind, this is the perfect space to express yourself and connect with others. All coloring materials are provided—just bring your imagination!

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

Throughout time, the vampire has been both the sum of all our fears and the perfect scapegoat, retaining an allure that has carried its popularity across centuries. Author Laura Enright examines the evolution of the vampire in myth, literature, and media to investigate how an ancient bogeyman has become a romantic figure, superhero, and even a teen dream.

Registration is encouraged.