Event List

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

Register below to receive the Zoom link. 

For all ages with a caregiver.

For the safety of all who come to storytime, attendance will be capped.

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

REGISTER EACH ADULT AND CHILD ENTERING THE ROOM.

Sing, dance, and jump along with Grammy Nominated children’s musicians Wendy & DB.

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. 

Create your own custom-scented candle while engaging in uplifting conversation to ignite self-love, spark creativity, and empower yourself to shine from within.

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. 

Discover untold stories of three women who helped shape early cinema in Chicago. Through footage of locations where these women lived and worked, explore their often overlooked contributions to the early film industry.

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. 

In this special edition of BINGO, players will listen to Disney songs and find the matching titles on their BINGO cards. There will be prizes!

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. 

Design an engraved acrylic keychain on the Cricut. Participants receive their completed keychain to pick
up at a later date.

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. 

Register below to receive the Zoom link. 

Explore the world of pollinators with The Conservation Foundation and learn how bees, butterflies, and other species support our environment, and what you can do to help them thrive.

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

Family program. It's time for some Play-Doh fun! We have the Play-Doh and tools; all you need to bring is your imagination!

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

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

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. 

With a focus on security maximization strategies and safe money investing, explore how to protect your retirement income and make confident financial decisions for the future.

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