Programs + Events

Spring Break Week!
The library will be offering bonus activities the first week of April during spring break. 

Monday, March 31st | 11am - 1pm | Drop in craft with Miss Laura 

Wednesday, April 2nd | 11am | Spring Break Storytime! 

Thursday, April 3rd | 3:30pm - 5pm | Movie Night 

Friday, April 4th | no Friday storytime this week 

Special Events with Illinois Libraries Present
Join us for the following virtual events through Illinois Libraries Presents. Registration is required for these events at the link below or in person at the library.  

4/10  @ 7pm | The Art of Foraging w/ Alexis Nikole Nelson (https://bit.ly/ILP_AlexisNikoleNelson) 
5/3 @ 2pm | Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat (https://bit.ly/ILP_DanSantat) 
5/13 @ 7pm | Poverty: A Discussion w/ Matthew Desmond (https://bit.ly/ILP_MatthewDesmond) 

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

Book Club for Adults

Our book discussion group meets monthly on the last Tuesday of the month (unless otherwise noted*) to chat about our current pick! Stop by the front desk to check out a copy of this month’s book - we try to have regular print, large print, and audiobooks available. 

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | Bring your own Book 

Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | “Yellowface” by R.F. Kuang 

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 | “Northwoods” by Amy Pease 

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | “Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club” by Ryan Stradal 

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 | “The Death of Mrs. Westaway” by Ruth Ware 

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 | “People We Meet on Vacation” by Emily Henry 

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 | TBD

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 | TBD

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | TBD

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | TBD

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 | “Wintering” by Katherine May 

No December Meeting 

Activities for Youth & Families

Grab & Go Kits 

Check out one of our grab and go craft kits! Each month we pack up supplies and instructions for a fun, engaging craft for kids to work on at home or in the library. 

Friday Storytimes

Miss Laura will be reading a story at 11am every Friday! Families are welcome to drop in and listen to the story, work on coloring sheets, and have play time in the children’s room. Stories are geared toward ages 0-6, but all ages are welcome. 

*The first week of April, Storytime will be on Wednesday, April 2nd instead of Friday, April 4th. 

Pop-Up Movie Nights

Keep an eye on our monthly calendar for pop-up movie nights on Thursdays at the library.