Upcoming Events

Need a quiet place to work on your November Writing Challenge? Need to focus as you craft your novel? Come to the library to work on whatever you’re writing.

Dressed in native regalia, Kim Sigafus presents a history of the natives in Illinois with a focus on women such as Singing Bird (Blackhawk’s wife) and Hononegah.

Join award-winning cookbook author, New York Times food columnist, and Serious Eats director J. Kenji López-Alt for an evening of cooking insights, techniques, and foodie exploration.

Dust off your tarot cards and take advantage of this opportunity to gain experience reading for others. We'll first practice reading card combinations as a group, and then we'll pair up to practice individual readings.

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.

Celebrate the spirit of Kwanzaa with storyteller Elizabeth Kahura. Discover the holiday’s origins, explore its seven guiding principles, and learn the meaning behind its symbols.

Whether you’re writing for fun or to be published someday, foster your creativity with like-minded authors in this monthly group. Bring in original work to be read aloud and get constructive feedback from your peers. Ages high school and up.

As individuals and organizations begin using AI more and more frequently, learning to spot the common signs of AI usage becomes increasingly important.

Have you been amazed by the stunning cheese and charcuterie boards all over Instagram? Learn how to create your own picture-perfect spread—just in time for holiday entertaining—with culinary instructor and cookbook author Emily Paster.

Start with the basics and practice navigating and typing on laptops.

Bring your iPhone and iPad to meet fellow Apple users and learn to do more with your device.