Coffee & Conversation at the Library - This is a casual, something-to-get-out-of-the-house type of event - we make the coffee and provide the space for folks to gather. Some weeks we have a special guest to converse on a specific topic. Watch our Facebook page or call the library to find out if we have someone special coming in.
Hobby Hangout! - Join us on the third Monday of the month from 5-7pm for our Hobby Hangout! Anyone who enjoys a hobby/craft and would like to share time with like-minded people is welcome to join this fun, casual get-together. Bring whatever project you’re working on or just come for some inspiration. We are starting this as a once-a-month program but it could become weekly if there is enough interest.
Free Friday Flicks - Watch for this new movie event. We are going to try, once a month, usually the 2nd Friday at 7pm to have a movie aimed at our teen and adult patrons. Sometimes this may be an action/adventure and sometimes it may be a RomCom - watch our Facebook page for more events details.
Free Family Movie Night - Held the 3rd Friday of each month at 7pm, the library shows a rated G or PG rated movie aimed at families with younger kids.
Family Game & Euchre Night - Held the 4th Friday of each month at 6:30pm, the library provides a variety of table top games and Euchre cards. This is a no-money, no-stress program for folks who just want to get out and play a friendly game or two and maybe try out some games you've never seen before..
Contact the library to find out the current month's titles or check our schedule of events below.
We joined Illinois Libraries Present (or ILP) just in time for Season 4 of programs. ILP provides high-quality online programs for participating member libraries. Their goal is to connect communities and audiences across the state through shared event experiences. You can participate in these programs in one of two ways:
1. Use the program link to register and join the on-line event from home
(we will post the individual links on here and on our Facebook page as they become available;
2. Come to the Library's Watch Party for each of the events - we will gather in the movie room and watch as a group on our big screen TV.
Season 4 List of Events
October 9 | 7 PM - BEING IMPERFECT with Erika Sánchez
October 22 | 7 PM - RAISE YOUR VOICE with Jason Reynolds (Youth Program)
November 20 | 7 PM - HOLIDAY TIPS & TRICKS with Chef Art Smith
December 10 | 7 PM - THE MAGIC OF Raina Telgemeier (Youth Program)
January 9 | 7 PM - Steve Dolinsky
January 23 | 7 PM - Michelle Buteau
February 4 | 7 PM - James McBride
March 4 | 7 PM - Coralie Adam
April 10 | 7 PM - Alexis Nikole Nelson
May 3 | 2 PM - Dan Santat (Youth Program)
May 15 | 7 PM - Matthew Desmond
The library frequently has other programs for both kids and adults. We usually have a series of gardening or nature programs in the early spring, occasional arts and crafts programs through the year, and occasional educational classes. We will try to update this page and our Facebook page with new additions. If there is a program you would be interested in please let us know!
The library participates in the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten reading incentive program. Parents can register their children from newborn to kindergarten, bring home a reading log, and for every 100 books you read to them they get a sticker and, at certain levels, small prizes.
The library offers a summer reading program for students who are entering K - 5th grades. This consists of a 6-week long program with a weekly craft/game program and a reading log kids take home to earn points towards prizes.
We have also begun a summer TEEN READ program. Anyone starting 6th grade and older (up to 18 years old or senior in high school) can participate.
For most of the year we have a table with a community puzzle which is available for anyone who would like to come in and work on. We are happy to have you bring a friend and chat quietly while working on our puzzle.