Upcoming Events

For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate.

This program is for ages 3 to 5 with a caregiver. Please only register each child attending.

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.

Genealogist, Dana Kelly, will talk about how ethnicity estimates are determined, what they are really telling us, and explore how they can (and can not) be used for genealogy.

The Board's Finance Committee will meet to discuss the FY2026 budget.

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

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For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.

This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12.

Design and create buttons, bookmarks, and tote bags that highlight your aesthetic and favorite fandoms while learning new skills. All supplies will be provided. 

Discover the world of storm chasing and gain knowledge of severe weather safety and preparedness. 

For all ages with a caregiver.

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Attendees must take a placement test.

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

This club is for students who already use English in daily tasks but need to keep improving. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. 

Attendees must take a placement test.

A representative from the Illinois Tollway will be in our lobby to assist you will all your iPass needs. Stop by to:  

 Get a new I-PASS sticker

 Activate your sticker

 Get help with your account

For all ages with a caregiver.

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. 

Dan Santat is the author and illustrator of many New 
York Times bestsellers. His latest works include the graphic novels The Aquanaut and A First Time for Everything. 

For the very beginners who are new to English and need extra support with reading, writing, basic vocabulary and basic life skills. Level testing is required to participate.

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 guidance from Erica Bough of Breathe Life Tai Chi, use the ancient arts of Tai Chi and Qi Gong to optimize your breathing to enhance your ability to stretch, balance, and decrease anxiety. 

This club is for students with limited English experience. Includes leveled listening, speaking, reading and writing practice. Must take a placement test and place below ESL intermediate level courses.