Upcoming Events

Preschoolers are invited to get creative with Play-Doh! Together we’ll roll, squish, and shape colorful creations while practicing fine motor skills and sparking imagination.

Learn about the nuances of bully breeds, like pit bulls, bulldogs, terriers and more. An Animal Care League representative will address common myths, promote responsible guardianship and advocate for fair treatment.

Looking for a way to let your inner comedian run free? Want to improve your quick-thinking skills? Join us for a night of spontaneous comedy! All skill levels welcome. Warning: hilarity will ensue.

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

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

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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).

Customize your own hot chocolate creations then tuck in to “taste” some of the incredible books in our Shared Stories collection.

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.

Ageless Grace is a seated brain fitness program consisting of 21 simple exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. Cindy Nissen, RN, MSN will lead you through this fun and interactive program.

After school on Wednesdays and Fridays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, enjoy snacks and more!

Bring your imagination and creativity! LEGO enthusiasts are invited to meet and work individually or as a group. All supplies will be provided, and your project will be on display until the next LEGO Club

K-grade 6

Conquer college planning! Learn about the revamped ACT/SAT, how to stand out and smart strategies to boost acceptance and scholarships success. Join Heidi King from College Inside Track for this virtual program plus Q&A.

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

Join us as a storyteller shares books and rhymes in Spanish. Children will learn Spanish words with the help of engaging stories and an emphasis on repetition for children’s developing minds. The storytime includes games and crafts.

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.

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).

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. 

After school on Wednesdays and Fridays, drop by the Dierkes meeting room on the lower level to hang out with friends, play games, enjoy snacks and more!

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.

Join us for a family-friendly storytime and guided nature walk at the Little Red Schoolhouse Nature Center (9800 Willow Springs Rd), where all ages can enjoy tales and trails together in the great outdoors.

Join us for an empowering discussion to debunk ageist myths. Learn to recognize when you are falsely restricting your own choices and how to age better by debunking common misconceptions.