Upcoming Events
Baby Storytime
9:30 AM – Youth Program Room Combined room 119
This in-person program will be held in the Youth Program Room. For ages birth through 24 months with an adult. A lifelong love of reading starts at birth! Join us for songs,…
Walk and Talk Books
10:00 AM – Lower Lobby
This in-person program will begin in the first-floor lobby. Come walk and talk books with us! Enjoy a 30-minute walk through the neighborhood, listen to what your neighbors are raving about,…
Toddler Storytime
11:00 AM – Youth Program Room Combined room 119
This in-person program will be held in the Youth Program Room. For ages 2-3 with an adult. Grow your little learner’s early literacy and language skills at this playful storytime full of…
Maker Crew: Cuddly Creatures
6:00 PM – Youth Program Room Combined room 119
This in-person program will be held in the Youth Program Room. For grades 3-5. Use our materials to craft a one-of-a-kind mini plush. How many googly eyes will you use? Please register for…
Adult Silent Reading
7:00 PM – Meeting Room A room 154
This in-person program will be held in Meeting Room A. Take a scheduled break from your hectic day and enjoy 30 minutes of dedicated silent reading. Read our One Book, One…
Latest News & New Services
Teen LGBTQ+ programs, services, and more
Brave Space LGBTQ+ Teen Hangout: The library has partnered with the LGBTQ+ Center at Kenneth Young to offer a monthly hangout event for LGBTQ+ teens and their allies. The Brave Space meetup is a great opportunity to get together and make a few friends in a fun and supportive environment. Conversations, games, and snacks are…
Adventures with Your Library Card
The library gives you access to free and discounted passes to many Illinois museums and attractions through the Explore More Illinois and Museum Adventure Pass web resources. Clear your calendar, grab your library card, and plan your next adventure! Instant online access to free and discounted tickets to museums, science centers, and more. Receive admission or…
Learn more about ChatGPT and other AI tools
Artificial intelligence (AI) has become an integral part of our lives, transforming the way we interact with technology. Generative AI tools such as Open AI’s ChatGPT, Google’s Bard and Microsoft’s Bing chatbot use a conversational model to generate text based on human prompts. If you’re curious to learn more about this technology and explore the capabilities of…
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