Week Calendar

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

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

For all ages with a caregiver.

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. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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 birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

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

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently.

For ages 2 to 3 with a caregiver.

For ages 2 to 3 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. 

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For all ages with a caregiver.

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!

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. 

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. 

Grades 6-12. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade.

American Sign Language teacher Leslie Ramos leads this six-session series. Build your skills in ASL from one session to the next and learn basic conversational phrases and the importance of ASL in our community.

This program is for young people Grades 1-5. Bring along your favorite Pokémon® plushies, games, and cards to trade. (Consider leaving your most prized possessions at home,  The Library can not guarantee their safety.) Pokémon® cards!

For ages 3 to 5 attending independently. A fun time for little ones to explore their creative side.

The Health Care Bureau of the Illinois Attorney General's Office works to protect Illinois residents from fraudulent or harmful health care and insurance practices.

Each year the price of college tuition rises higher than the yearly rate of inflation. How can college bound families afford to pay for college with these annual increases? Thomas J.

Join local historian Clarence Goodman for a cheerful journey through some of the city's most beloved holiday customs.