Featured Events
Sep
10
2024
- Tuesday
- 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Autumn Leaves and Crafting Please!
Autumn Leaves and Crafting Please!
Love the colors of fall? Craft autumn leaves using chalk, Q-Tip's and paint.
Sep
10
2024
- Tuesday
- 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
- Meeting Room
- Adults
The Eastland Disaster: An Extraordinary Day in the Lives of Ordinary People
The Eastland Disaster: An Extraordinary Day in the Lives of Ordinary People
Early on the morning of Saturday, July 24, 1915, a light rain fell yet the air was filled with anticipation and excitement. Thousands gathered along the Chicago River for Western Electric's fifth annual employee picnic. More than 7,000 tickets had been purchased for the daylong festivities. But the day quickly turned tragic, resulting in Chicago's greatest loss-of-life tragedy. Find out what happened during a presentation given by the Eastland Disaster Historical Society, featuring the two granddaughters of survivor Bobbie Aanstad. In-person presentation
Sep
11
2024
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Tales for Twos
Tales for Twos
Toddle in for stories, songs, rhymes, and activities designed to introduce pre-reading skills to children aged 24 to 35 months, with their parent or caregiver.
Sep
11
2024
- Wednesday
- 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Kindergarten Ready!
Kindergarten Ready!
Children ages 3-5 years old will listen to stories, sing songs, and engage in learning activities about letters, numbers, and more.
Sep
11
2024
- Wednesday
- 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids, Teens
Furry Readers
Furry Readers
All readers and dog lovers are invited to grab a book, ruffle some fur, and read to a dog. Register to practice reading out loud to a certified therapy dog from Bright and Beautiful.
Sep
12
2024
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM
- Activity Room
- Kids
Little Wigglers
Little Wigglers
An introduction to story time for infants to 23-month-olds, this 30-minute interactive program will include stories, flannel board tales, songs, and finger plays.
