Events

Calling all kids and teens! Come join our Creative Crew and indulge in a fun, engaging craft project with other creative kids! Registration for this event is required--space is limited. 

Join us in the Kids' Zone for a special art program geared towards children 5 & under. 

Registration is required for this event! To reserve your space, stop by Kids' Zone or call the library at (708) 748-3731 ext 234.

Connecting Through Treads

**Available In-Person at 11:30am**

Join us for a relaxing afternoon just for knitters, crocheters and more! Gather with knitters just like you to share ideas, techniques, and good conversation.

Bring your own knitting & crochet materials, or use the basic supplies provided.

No experience needed. All skill levels welcome

(This is a self-guided event)

No Registration Required

Diamond Art Club- Adults & Seniors

-In person at 12:00pm - 2:00pm-

Registration is Required.

Registration will open on April 16th

Are you a FAN of Diamond Art, or are you curious about what it is? Come join us for a FUN-FILLED afternoon of Diamond Painting! Diamond Painting has proven to be incredibly relaxing and enjoyable.

Projects and supplies are provided, or you can bring something you're already working on!

Diamond Art Club meets every other month on designated Thursdays.

New to Diamond Art and want to learn more? Click the link to discover this AWESOME craft! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jb024uJeO-Q

Families are invited to enjoy a relaxed and meaningful reading experience together at the library! Parents/Caregivers will have the opportunity to read one-on-one with their child at their own pace in a comfortable, welcoming space. The library will provide a variety of books, cozy reading spots, simple activity supplies, and engaging materials to support shared reading time. Start with 30 minutes of reading with your child followed by 30 minutes of interactive, sensory play!

Registration for this event is required.

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

No registration required!

Participants of all ages are welcome to join us for Project Bloom: A National Poetry Month & Earth Day Creative Writing Experience! Hosted by Airregina Clay of Brilliant Ideas House. 

This learning experience is aimed at anyone seeking to engage in a meaningful earth day activity while channeling some creativity. We will learn about the history and importance of Earth Day, explore nature themed poetry, and write our own Earth Day inspired poem. 

Registration is required.

"Container Gardening" Presentation

-In person from 1:00pm - 2:00pm-

Registration will open on April 18th

Whether you live in an apartment, condo, town home or single family home, you probably have the space for the color and interest of container gardens, one of the hottest trends in gardening. Join the Illinois Extension Master Gardeners for an in-dept discussion and demonstration on how to create the perfect container garden. 

Learn the best ways to select:

•  Containers

• Plants

• Simple Designs

• Proper planting and maintenance & more

Door Prize courtesy of Illinois Extension

Join us for a ribbon cutting event celebrating our Library of Things! Enjoy light refreshments and learn more about how you can take advantage of our Library of Things. 

No registration is required.

Writer's Workshop (Led by James Pressler)

- Meeting on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 2:30pm-4:30pm.

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.