Upcoming Events

Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs.  All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. 

For ages 2-3

Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

Whether novice or expert, you’re invited to join us for an afternoon of chess. We will be on hand to teach you the game or offer strategies to boost your skills. Time will be available for instruction and for match play.

The entire family is invited to join us for stories, songs and a fun craft. 

For ages birth 5. Siblings are welcomed. Please register each child.

Learn about safe driving skills and techniques in this two-day course for ages 55 and up.

Kids and their grown-ups can practice chopping, mixing and more while creating a delicious treat to enjoy together.   

Please register each participant in the family.

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.

For ages birth-3

Learn about safe driving skills and techniques in this two-day course for ages 55 and up.

Rhythm and rhyme take center stage with singing, dancing and play during this musical storytime.  Space is limited to 20 children and their caregivers.

For ages birth-3

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

We'd like to help you with your technology questions. Sign up for help on topics such as using your email, searching the internet, using your phone, or accessing our digital library (eBooks or audiobooks).

Try your hand at being a Kid Librarian! Each month, four kids will get their own display, including a decorated flyer, books, movies and games from the Children’s Department that fit their interests.

Need service hours? Enjoy simple crafting projects? Join us for this service hour earning program that lets you be creative while helping a worthy cause.

Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs.  All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. 

For Ages 2-3

Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. 

For ages birth to 23 months.

Welcome all teens and tweens! After school on Wednesdays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, and more!

Storytime introduces children to early literacy skills through half an hour of stories, activities and songs.  All storytimes are drop-in but space is limited to the first 20 children and their caregivers. 

For ages 2-3

Let us introduce your little one to storytime! This interactive program includes books, action rhymes, songs, and bubbles. Space is limited to 15 children and their caregivers. 

For ages birth to 23 months with a caregiver.

This is a welcoming group where you can meet other breastfeeding moms, ask questions and get assistance and support. Led by Vanessa Prinz, Board Certified Lactation Consultant. 

Join an expert birder from Red Hill Birding for a spring migration bird walk at Bemis Woods! Early May is a great time of year for birding in the Chicago area, as breeding birds are singing and migrating birds are pouring through.

Whether you’ve read one book or 1,000, we will celebrate with special stories, songs and a craft. If you finished our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program within the last year, we’ll celebrate your accomplishment, too!