Event List

Kits are first-come, first-served and can be picked up at the Adult Services Desk.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet. 

A book club for fans of mysteries, thrillers and adventures--both fiction and nonfiction. 

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Learn the basics of bullet journaling, including sample layouts and possible uses, to find the right fit for you to remove some stress with artful organization.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

Learn and practice English in an informal setting. Participants read and discuss books, news, and a variety of other current topics. Open to all. 

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Meet with fellow crochet and knitting enthusiasts and create beautiful items for charity. This group is open to the public and all ability levels. Participants should bring their own materials (suitable yarn and hooks or needles) to each meeting.

Take a memorable and fun-filled tour of Illinois small towns' charms, traditions, and personalities. Led by John Lynn, who has photographed all 2,400 of them.

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.

Build confidence speaking English and ask questions about everyday life in the U.S. Practice conversations you would use at a school, store, doctor's appointment, and with neighbors. Learn how to use the Library and the internet. 

Keep your mind sharp with fun brain-teasers, puzzles, and games designed to challenge your thinking and support cognitive health. Explore key aspects of brain wellness, including social connection, intellectual challenges, and more.

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

English for Beginners classes are geared toward students with limited English experience. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Design journal stencils using Cricut®. Participants will receive one copy of their stencil design. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Intermediate level classes are for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. The class includes leveled listening, speaking, reading, and writing practice. 

Stress Relief for Job Seekers

Jacqui Neurauter, Somatics Coach and Educator

Identify your personal stress triggers and learn simple techniques to restore calm and clarity--especially during the holidays.

Join us in celebrating another year of great reads! We'll chat about our favorite books this year, upcoming books we're excited to read, enjoy some treats and games, and of course, reveal next year's book club titles!

This class is for beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary, and basic life skills.