We’ve put together a lineup of events and recommendations to help you celebrate Black History Month. Discover the history behind the Pullman maids and porters, enjoy a special storytime and craft based on The Stuff of Stars by Marion Dane…
Nothing says winter like reading and hockey! Join us for our newest winter reading program, Read to Succeed: Chicago Wolves Winter Reading Program, for kids in preschool through 5th grade. Track your reading from Monday, December 23 through Monday, March…
The holidays are all about spending time with the family and enjoying the spirit of the season. With the plethora of special events this time of year has to offer, there is no shortage of things to do. But if…
Join us for a winter wonderland during winter break, Thursday, December 26 through Saturday, January 4! Each day, we’ll have a scavenger hunt from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., a drop-in craft from 1 to 4 p.m. and a winter-themed…
2020 marks our 50th anniversary. To celebrate this momentous occasion, we want to showcase your artwork on our limited-edition, anniversary library cards! Congratulations to our Library Card Design Contest Winners You can get a new library card featuring any one…
November is Picture Book Month! But what does that mean in an age when even hot dogs have their own day? Picture Book Month is an international celebration of printed picture books. With countless digital materials and resources crowding our…
Are you part of a foster family or adoptive family? Join us for our Forever Family Celebration on Saturday, November 2 at 1:30 p.m. in celebration of National Adoption Awareness Month. Enjoy stories, crafts and more at this special event…
Join us on Saturday, October 26 for a day of ooky-spooky excitement for the whole family! Come in your costumes for added fun! All ages, preschoolers with adults. Schedule of Events 10:30–11:30 a.m.: Storytime & Craft (Meeting Room A) 11:45…
Maybe you caught this recent TED Talk by scientist Sara Seager, which was featured on NPR’s TED Radio Hour. Did you know there is also a biography for children about this scientist? It is part of a new series, Blastoff!…
The popularity of the song Old Town Road by Lil Nas X might be making readers curious about the history of African Americans in the western United States. We’ve compiled a collection of non-fiction and historical fictional books to get…