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Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am to 04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!Pick up your ramen tasting kit at the library starting Monday at 10 AM, then gather up to four friends or fami...

Library Branch: Online
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Grab & Go for Kids, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Celebrate National Ramen Day with The Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown!

Celebrate National Ramen Day

Friday, April 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Video (Pre-Recorded) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Virtual
Age Group:
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Join Kyra (from Cooking with Kyra) and Kelli Jean (from Spice Club) as they dive into the world of ramen! They'll explore its rich history, diverse flavors, and even ramen-the...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Join Kyra (from Cooking with Kyra) and Kelli Jean (from Spice Club) as they dive into the world of ramen! 

Maker Day

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Entire Library at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Event
Age Group:
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Maker Day is back! Get hands-on with all that the Library has to offer as we kick off National Library Week. Maker Day is a free, all-ages event, featuring local businesses, n...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Entire Library
Age Group: All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Education & Skills, Special Event
Event Details:

Maker Day is back! Get hands-on with all that the Library has to offer as we kick off National Library Week. 

Maker Day: Laser Cutting in the Studio

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Where creativity meets precision. Learn about the laser cutter and how you can create your own projects in the Studio. We will teach you how to create your own wood engraved name p...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Where creativity meets precision. Learn about the laser cutter and how you can create your own projects in the Studio. We will teach you how to create your own wood engraved name plate using the xTool Creative Suite.

Green text reads "Spice Club". Illustration of a spoon with ground spices surrounded by whole spices including peppers, cinnamon, vanilla, basil, garlic, shallot, and star anise.

Spice Club

04/07/2025 @ 4:00pm to 04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
Adult & Teen Services Desk at Main Branch
Program Type:
Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice. Kits each include a sample of that month’s spice and a pack...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Adult & Teen Services Desk
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Cooking & Food, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Event Details:

Variety is the spice of life, so let’s try out a variety of spices! Every other month we will feature a different spice.

The Art of Foraging with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrat...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Health & Wellness, Illinois Libraries Present, Nature & the Environment, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Month with BlackForager, Alexis Nikole Nelson. A forager, outdoor educator, chef, and influencer based in Ohio, Nelson uses her platforms to yell, sing and celebrate all the edible plants hiding in plain sight.

Homeschool Hangout

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activitie...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Community Group, Education & Skills, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Ages 5-13  Get to know other homeschool families in the area while playing games, trying out hands-on activities, and more!  Siblings are welcome to attend, but activities will be geared towards school-age children.&nbsp

After Hours Teen Switch Tournament

Friday, April 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Switch Tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Players will c...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Let's take gaming competition to the next level! Join other teens and members of our Teen Advisory Group in a Switch Tournament. We will be playing Super Smash Bros. Players will compete in several brackets until a winner is determined.

Spring Pocket Wreath

Studio Craft Kit

04/14/2025 @ 3:00pm to 04/18/2025 @ 3:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Let's welcome spring with a new craft! Stop by the Studio to pick up this month's Studio Craft Kit (formally StudioDIY). We will provide all the materials you may need.* April...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Let's welcome spring with a new craft! Stop by the Studio to pick up this month's Studio Craft Kit (formally StudioDIY). We will provide all the materials you may need.* 

April Project: Spring Pocket Wreath

Text reads: TAG Teen Advisory Group Image: Abstract shapes in rainbow colors.

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Main Branch
Program Type:
Special Event
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hou...

Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our monthly Teen Advisory Group meeting. Come prepared to discuss programming ideas, your favorite reads, video gaming, and more. TAG is a great way to earn service hours and make a difference in your Library community!

Sewing With Rachael: Essential Oil Heart Sachets

Monday, April 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Always wanted to learn how to sew? Join Rachael as she teaches a different project each month, helping you gain different skills when it comes to sewing with a machine or by hand. Registration required.

Text reads: Roja Yoga

Chair Yoga

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Gentle seated yoga designed for all levels. This class allows you to experience the benefits of yoga - flexibility, strength, relaxation, while remaining seated or using a chair fo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Gentle seated yoga designed for all levels. This class allows you to experience the benefits of yoga - flexibility, strength, relaxation, while remaining seated or using a chair for support.

LEGO Club: Teen Edition

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!LEGO Club: Teen Edition is b...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Calling all teens! Join us for our monthly LEGO Club! New to Legos or in a LEGO slump? We will have new inspiration at every session to get you started!

LEGO Club: Teen Edition is brought to you by members of the Teen Advisory Group.

Hearts & Crafts in The Studio

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Crafts & Making
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you sta...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Do you make items for charities? Bring your projects and meet likeminded makers! 

Looking for a project to do? New Life for Old Bags will be there with materials to get you started!

Poetry Café

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room AB at Main Branch
Program Type:
Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!Please keep prepared material appropriate ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 49
Event Details:

Wrap up and reflect on National Poetry Month with a poetry café. Read your favorite poem, share an original work, or just come and listen!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 12:30pm - 1:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Mobile Memory Lab Community Digitization Day

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
The Studio at Main Branch
Program Type:
Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Age Group:
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Event Details:

About The EventDigitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!For one day only, catalogers from the Mobile Memory Lab,...

Required
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

About The Event

Digitize your community artifacts and family heirlooms at the library with the help of the Mobile Memory Lab!

Art and Adventures with Author/Illustrator Dan Santat

Saturday, May 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual (Live) at Online
Program Type:
Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Age Group:
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Event Details:

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.Dan Santat is the author and illustra...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Room: Virtual (Live)
Age Group: Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Books, Authors & Writing, Illinois Libraries Present, Special Event, Special Presenters & Performers, Virtual
Event Details:

Join bestselling author and illustrator Dan Santat for an afternoon event all about books and art with friend and collaborator, author Minh Lê.