Upcoming Events

Explore the core principles of pet guardianship, focusing on informed care for a pet’s health, safety and emotional well-being. Topics include preventive veterinary care, nutrition, training and reading animal body language to enhance safety.

Join our group for a fun and rewarding volunteer experience with a local community service partner, the Children’s Community Closet, located at 500 E. 31st, La Grange Park, at St. Michael’s Church.

Have you ever gone into a room and forgotten why you went in there? Memory does change as we age, but forgetfulness is common for people at all stages of life.

What does it means for us to have ICE, Border Patrol, and the National Guard in our Communities? What are the rights of immigrants, protesters and residents? What can we do to protect our civil rights?

Join the Change Makers to learn about how our winter holidays hold opportunity for community support and respect.

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

External registration required. Sign up for Versiti's urgent need blood drive and take the first step toward saving lives. Help us meet our goal of 25 appointments!

Nestor Gomez will perform true stories from his new book, Rescued Me, an homage to the four-legged members of his family and the special bond we forge with them.

Successful solo aging requires planning, like building robust social networks, engaging in health and wellness activities and securing a financial future. Learn valuable tips for those on their solo aging journey.

The Change Makers will join in the Library-wide Day of Service in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr's holiday.  We'll participate in activities throughout the library  to make items for local organizations. 

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

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!

External registration required. Join us for a program dedicated to civic education with Paul Lisnek, WGN's political analyst. Paul will discuss Illinois politics and prepare us for the upcoming midterm elections in November.

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.

Join us for a presentation by Aging Care Connections, located in downtown La Grange. Learn what they have to offer and the benefits of using their services. 

External registration required. In celebration of African American Heritage Month, join cultural educator, Elizabeth Kahura, for a vibrant virtual journey into Africa’s history and oral traditions.

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

Do you love comics?  So did Jackie Ormes!  Change Makers will explore the life and work this groundbreaking artist, and then like Jackie, we'll create, read and draw our own comics strips that help explain our world. 

Participants will be encouraged to discuss the challenging topic of systemic racism using a community-oriented approach.

Try out being a librarian and have your own display for a month!