Upcoming Events

Frogs herald the coming of spring with outbursts of song. Come along on this naturalist-guided search for our local and vocal amphibians. We’ll learn to identify frogs by songs and physical characteristics.

Do you enjoy making up stories, poems, or graphic novels? Do you write for fun? Is writing your favorite subject in school? Would you like feedback on pieces you have written? Join your peers and let's get creative!

This program will be offered in-person only. 

Anyone turning 65 or approaching retirement is welcome to attend this informative seminar on Medicare.

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.

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.

April:

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

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.

Knights, Castles, and Dragons Writing Adventure

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.

Start spring off with a bang by making your own seed bombs! Whether scattered or planted by hand in a garden, these seed bombs will produce a mix of beautiful wildflowers. They make a great gift too! 

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.

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 !

April: Painted Newspaper Pets

Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a presentation on decarbonizing your home! CUB will dive into ways renters and homeowners can access energy efficiency and cost saving programs. During this presentation, you will receive information on:

Join us for a tail waggin’ good time as you practice reading aloud to trained therapy dogs in the library.  Children are invited to stop by the library and read for 10 minutes.

Meet up with your friends at the library and enjoy exploring exciting STEAM related projects, challenges, or experiments. Join Mrs.

Welcome to Story Time with Social-Emotional Books, a heartwarming and engaging experience designed especially for kids ages 3-5!

Drop in and build something neat with our collection of LEGO bricks. No registration is required - just stop by anytime between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. for some LEGO fun!

Uncover Egypt’s secrets on our visit to the Pyramids of Giza, the Valley of the Kings, the temples near Luxor and Abu Simbel. We will cruise the Nile, examine tomb paintings and reliefs, and explore Ancient Egypt’s remarkable culture.

The Memory Cafe is a social gathering designed to support those experiencing memory loss and a care partner. The mission of the program is to allow attendees to connect, socialize and build networks.

Join an expert birder for a spring migration bird walk at Johnson's Mound! Springtime is most birders' favorite time of year in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

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

Herman the Worm is designed to introduce students to worm anatomy, physiology, behavior, and basic composting.

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.