Programs + Events

Book Discussion for Adults 

Our book discussion group meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month at 5pm to chat about our current pick. Stop by the front desk or visit our digital library to check out a copy of this month's book. We try to have regular print, large print, and audiobooks on cd available. 

01/27 - Bring Your Own Book 

02/24 - James by Percival Everett

03/31 - This Tender Land by William Kent Kreuger

Morning Storytimes with Miss Laura

Join us every Friday at 11am for a story in our children's room! 

Vision Boards

Jan. 6  from 5:30pm - 6:30pm - We'll supply the poaster boards, glue, scissors, and old magazines to cut out pages from, you bring your ideas and create your 2026 vision board with us! 

Tea & a Movie: Celebrating Jane Austen

Feb. 10 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. 2025 marked Jane Austen's 250th birthday, so celebrate with us (belatedly) with tea, treats, and a movie. 

Tea & a Movie: Celebrating Jane Austen

Feb. 10 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. 2025 marked Jane Austen's 250th birthday, so celebrate with us (belatedly) with tea, treats, and a movie. 

Special Events with Illinois Libraries Presents

Illinois Libraries Present events continue throughout the Winter and Spring! Join us for the following virtual events through Illinois Libraries Presents. Registration is required and will be available at the links below or at the library. Registration is limited to Kaneville Public Library District residents. On-site screenings may be hosted if we have enough people interested, so be sure to sign up in the library early if you would like to watch with us!

01/13 at 7pm •  Bringing History to Life with Jonathan Eig • bit.ly/ILPJonathanEig 

02/24at 7pm  •  Still Afraid of the Dark: An Evening with R.L. Stine • bit.ly/ILPStine 

03/19 at 7pm  •  Beyond the Page with Percival Everett • bit.ly/ILPPercivalEverett 

These events are made possible by Illinois Libraries Present (ILP), a statewide collaboration among public libraries offering premier events. ILP is funded in part by a grant awarded by the Illinois State Library, a department of the Office of the Secretary of State, using funds provided by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA). 

ILP is committed to inclusion and accessibility. To request accommodations, please email illinoislibrariespresent@gmail.com

More questions about the Illinois Libraries Present events? Check out the FAQ below. If your question is not answered, please reach out to the library staff at info@kanevillelibrary.org. 

 Illinois Libraries Present Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What platform is used for the live event and registration?

A: Events take place on Zoom.

Q: Will this program be recorded?

A: Yes.  Event recordings will be accessible to  registered attendees for a limited time, typically up to 30 days, as per contractual agreements with the speaker. 

Q: Where will the recording be posted?

A: On YouTube. The link will be emailed to  Zoom registrants  (those who attended the live event  and  those who did not). The email will come directly from Zoom and will include the final date to view the recording.

Q: When will the recording be posted?

A: Within 5 days of the program (pending actual post-production time). It will be viewable typically up to 30 days from the post date

Q: Will the event be captioned?

A: Yes

Q: What if someone needs accommodations?

A: American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation and Closed Captioning are provided  for all events by default—no special request needed.

 If a patron needs accommodations not listed above, the member library should email illinoislibrariespresent@ila.org

Q: Are attendees allowed to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services)?

A: Attendees are NOT permitted to use AI-based tools (such as notetakers, summarizers, or transcription services) or to record the event in any form. If an ILA-ILP moderator observes the use of these tools during a session,  attendees may be immediately removed from the event. Repeated violations may result in a temporary or permanent ban from attending future events.

Q: What if I can’t find/ never received their Zoom registration link?

A: After completing registration on Zoom, patrons need to allow up to two business days for the registration to be approved. Once approved, registrants will receive an email confirmation with the link to join the event. We recommend that patrons check their spam/junk mail folders if they do not receive a confirmation within two business days

The event link is emailed from Zoom with the subject heading related to the event they are registering for.