Upcoming Events

Join Mrs. Hansen for a tea party and books!  Bring your favorite stuffed friend & don't forget to wear your fancy clothes. We will be serving a beverage & light snack. You are welcome to bring your own snack.

The National Road extended from Cumberland, Maryland to Vandalia, Illinois. It was built in the early 19th century to aid settlers in their westward migration. Many of our midwestern ancestors traveled on, and settled near, the national road.

This event is part of a combined series. If you register for this event, you will be automatically registered for all of the following events in the series.

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

Knights, Castles, and Dragons Writing Adventure

This program will be held IN-PERSON at the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center (315 E. Shannon St., behind the library).

Presented in partnership with the Kane County Genealogical Society.

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Monday, December 9, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online.

We're kicking off our brand-new Garden Club with a timely topic! Bill Waters will join us to cover the equipment, supplies, and information required to successfully start your vegetable and flower plants indoors.

Read with your favorite character in a highly interactive storytime, followed by a personal visit and photo ops. All ages welcome, costumes encouraged! Character appearance thanks to Parties with Character.

Expand your lexicon while making new library friends! We will be meeting in the cafe area. Coffee provided. 

This group will meet in-person.

Join the Noon Book Discussion Group for lively discussion about some of today's most popular books.

Please register for each class separately.

Caregivers are invited to stay and help if child cannot work independently. DROP IN anytime between 1-2:15, and each simple project will take about 20 minutes.

You don't have to be an artist to create something beautiful—give this project a try!  In this program, you will be painting geometric art on canvas.

This group will meet in-person. 

Join the fun! Indulge your creativity and nurture your inner artist!  Enjoy hanging out with your friends, while creating some art & trying out different Artist's techniques, as well as different types of art.

This class is a series. When you register, you will be added to all 4 classes.

Register each member of the family that will be attending.

Register through Zoom here: https://bit.ly/ILP_AmyTan

Registration opens for TCPLD cardholders on Monday, December 9, 9am for in-person registrants and 10am for those registering online.

Need help with a device or other technological issue? Sign up for personalized 1-on-1 assistance with a library staff member. Please provide detailed information about your tech issue when registering.

Join Mrs. Hansen in exploring your creative side each month with an exciting new seasonal art adventure!  This program is perfect for unleashing your inner artist and hanging out with friends !

Feb: Artic Landscapes

Are you a trivia buff? Show off your skills at the library! Join us for an engaging evening of competition and friendly rivalry. Snacks will be served. Gift cards will go to the biggest know-it-alls. Come on your own or as a team. 

Visit the Lawrence J Martin Center and learn about the contents of this unique Elburn community collection.  KCGS Volunteers are on-hand to assist you with your family history research or guide you through home research resources.

This hybrid program will be offered with both in-person and virtual options.