Upcoming Events

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. 

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

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.   

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

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

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

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 4-8

Join us for our Winter Break movies. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Home Alone (1990, PG, 1 hr 43 min)

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

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

Birth to Age 5 with a parent/caregiver

Stop by the Activity Room for hands-on fun with science, technology, engineering, art, or math. You may join in at any time during the session.

Drop-in and build your early literacy skills with alphabet activities. Be prepared to get messy! 

Ages 2-5 with parent/caregiver

Join us for our Winter Break movies. Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver.

This week's movie: Lilo & Stitch (2025, PG, 1 hr 48 min)