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Ultimate Instant Ramen Showdown Voting

03/31/2025 @ 10:00am - 04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
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

5:30pm - 6:30pm
All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Online
Room: Video (Pre-Recorded)
Age Group: All Ages, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts, Culture & Travel, Cooking & Food, Education & Skills, Virtual
Registration 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

10:00am - 2:00pm
All Ages, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Crafts & Making, Special Event
Registration 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.

Spice Club

04/07/2025 @ 4:00pm - 04/11/2025 @ 4:00pm
Teens, Adults
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

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults, Seniors
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

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
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
Registration 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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Social, Games & Entertainment, Special Event
Registration 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.

Studio Craft Kit

04/14/2025 @ 3:00pm - 04/18/2025 @ 3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Take & Make / StudioDIY
Registration 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

TAG: Teen Advisory Group

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Teens
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

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration 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.

Chair Yoga

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Presenters & Performers
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tweens, Teens
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Crafts & Making, Social, Games & Entertainment
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Crafts & Making
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: Meeting Room AB
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books, Authors & Writing, Special Event
Registration 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

10:00am - 10:30am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

11:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

11:30am - 12:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

12:00pm - 12:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

12:30pm - 1:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, Health & Wellness, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Teens, Adults, Seniors
Registration
Library Branch: Main Branch
Room: The Studio
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Seniors
Program Type: Computers & Technology, Education & Skills, History & Genealogy, Non-Library Group
Registration 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

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, School-Age Kids, Tweens, Teens
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.