Event List

Improvised Jane Austen is a comedic ensemble that creates unscripted performances using Jane Austen’s tropes, themes, and language. These improvised stories will delight audiences with a modern sense and sensibility.

Drop-in with the whole family to make some fun mitten-themed crafts.

Projects are intended for ages 3-10, though younger children with a grown-up and older children are welcome to participate. 

Readpool is an adult graphic novel discussion group with a focus on challenging and acclaimed stories.

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

When Elizabeth Bennet meets the handsome Mr. Darcy, she believes he is the last man she could ever marry, but as their lives become intertwined, she finds herself captivated by the man she has sworn to hate forever.

Listen to stories, sing songs, and more at this all-ages storytime!

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Join us for a middle school hangout where we do the fun parts of science experiments. This month, we're dissecting owl pellets.

Grades 5-8

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

Test your knowledge on iconic moments in history and pop culture. This month's theme: Legends of Music!

Get your little one acquainted with the Library at this toddler-riffic storytime. To attend, children must be between 18 and 36 months old at the time of the class.   

The Library will stay open late for students in grades 9–12. There will be extra group study spaces and quiet study spaces, as well as therapy dogs available to help with pre-finals stress.

Spend time winding down for bed with a few stories and songs. 

Birth to 5 with a parent or caregiver. 

Feel the rhythm, hear the rhyme; it’s Mini Music Maker time!

Ages 2-5 with a parent/caregiver

Between the Lines is now held at two different days, either in person or on Zoom.

Rather than read and discuss a specific book, come prepared to talk about your favorite book (or books) you read from 2025.

Create a glowing room decoration for yourself or to give as a gift. 

Grades 3-8

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Practice seated poses in one of the gentlest forms of yoga available, led by certified yoga instructor Susan Wilkens. All experience levels welcome. Wear comfortable clothes. Please use a sturdy chair without arms (if possible). 

Stories and songs for our littlest listeners. Please bring a tummy time mat or blanket for the baby. Older siblings welcome. 

Birth to 24 months with a parent/caregiver

Learn the art and discipline of the lightsaber with Chicago's own branch of Saber Guild, the international costumed performance group. Light side? Dark side? All younglings are welcome. 

Grades 1-3