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 our digital library to check out a copy of this month’s book - we try to have regular print, large print, and audiobooks available.

09/30  •  The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store  by James McBride

10/28  •  The Antique Hunter’s Guide to Murder  by C.L. Miller

11/25  •  The Serviceberry  by Robin Wall Kimmerer

Morning Storytimes with Miss Laura 

Fridays at 11am

Pop Up Movie Night

Oct. 16 at 5pm

Family Reading Night 

Nov. 20 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm • Drop by to celebrate Family Reading Night with a cozy hour of quiet reading together with our friends, family, and neighbors.

Quiet Reading Hour 

Oct. 2 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm • Need a quiet space to wind down and relax while you read? Look no further! 

Faux Stained Glass Photo Frame Craft (2 Parts)

Oct. 14 & 21 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm • Create your own “stained glass” style photo frame in our two part craft night for teens and adults. Registration is required and can be completed in the library or by phone.

YA/New Adult Book Discussion

Oct. 30 from 5:30pm - 6:30pm • Join us for a lively discussion of The Raven Boys by Maggie Steifvater. Check out a copy at the front desk or through our digital library.

Winter Wonderland at the Library during Christmas in Kaneville 

Dec. 6 from 9am - 1pm • Stop by the library during Christmas in Kaneville for treats, kid’s crafts, our book sale, and a festive storytime at 11am!

Special Events with Illinois Libraries Presents

Illinois Libraries Present events will be back starting in September! 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. On-site screenings may be hosted if we have enough people interested, so be sure to sign up in the early if you would like to watch with us!

09/16 at 7pm •  Finding the Clues: Then and Now with Steve Burns • bit.ly/ILPSteveBurns

10/21 at 7pm  •  Beyond the Screen: A “Wicked” Conversation with Marissa Bode • bit.ly/ILPMarissaBode 

11/18 at 7pm  •  Kenji López-Alt: A Journey Through Food and Science • https://bit.ly/KenjiLopez-Alt

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.