Upcoming Events

Need something fun to do over winter break? Join our challenge. Every challenge card you complete wins a small prize. Each one you turn in is an entry into one of our prize drawings.

Blow off some steam with us at the Roos Recreation Center! Eat pizza, play games, and enjoy some downtime with your friends. Registration is required to guarantee entry!

Make and decorate your own earrings, necklaces, and keychains with UV resin. Perfect for gifts, or a unique statement piece all your own.

In honor of Shelly's "birthday" in December, we're celebrating everything reptilian with a visit from Crosstown Exotics. Be amazed and learn all about these fascinating creatures! Kids of all ages and their families are welcome.

Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.

Beat the holiday come-down with a cozy cup of cocoa, chill music and vibes. Bring any new books you picked up or check out one of ours! Snacks and hot beverages will be available all day.

Join a Roblox game on our Discord server from home, or come to the Lounge for board games, streams and other open video gaming. Snacks provided!

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission joins us to introduce the financial aid process, and to provide insight on how financial aid works, how to apply for it, student eligibility, and how it can be used to help pay for college.

Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!

Decorate recycled paper towel tubes to create a desktop organizer for holding pens and pencils.

Not sure what to read next? Looking to find something totally new? Come to our monthly Book Tasting! We'll speed-run you through books new, old, and new-to-you.

Welcome to the ultimate pasta party, where every twirl of your fork brings you closer to creamy bliss! In this class, we’ll unlock the secrets behind the iconic Fettuccine Alfredo, a dish that’s as indulgent as it is irresistible. 

Come hang out in the YA Lounge and try international snacks with a box from Universal Yums! We will learn about other countries while trying the unique snacks and treats. Try something new and maybe even find a new favorite!

What is an FSA ID, and why do you need one? If you're applying for financial aid, an FSA ID is required for an individual to start a FAFSA application.

Get help completing your FAFSA or FAFSA Alternative Application right here! The Illinois Student Assistance Commission will provide hands-on help for your application, no matter where you are in the process. 

Play a selection of games from the 80s and 90s on our Retron console.

Sew together your own felt pixelated axolotl friend!

Help us kick off Black History Month and open our art gallery with an after-hours, all ages event. Please join us for performances, artists talks, refreshments, and more. In partnership with the Liberated Arts Movement. 

Are you a teen in grades 8-12? Do you need service or volunteer hours? Do you just love the Library and want to put your stamp on it? Join us for our monthly Service Club!