Week Calendar

Featured Events

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Cookbook Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Discussion, Creative Programs, Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your treat to share while we discuss the cookbook of the month. Register and pick up a copy of the cookbook at the Adult Services Desk.

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

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!

chess club

Chess Club

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Event Details:

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.

Won’t You Be Our Neighbor?

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, Preschool, School Age, Adults
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let’s make the most of this beautiful day as we play and grow together.

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

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!

Child collage art with sun on sky or fish in sea

Found Object Collage Art

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get creative and turn everyday items into art! Kids will explore the idea that anything can be an art supply—buttons, string, magazine cut-outs and more.

Kid Librarian

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age, Tweens
Program Type: Civic Engagement
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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Civic Awareness-An Evening with WGN's Paul Lisnek (Virtual)

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Civic Engagement, Partnership
Event Details:

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.

After School Hangout

After School Hangout

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:45pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Dierkes
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Entertainment/Enrichment
Event Details:

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!

Tinker Time

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Library Branch: La Grange Public Library
Room: Tyler Duelm Activity Room
Age Group: Children, School Age
Program Type: Creative Programs
Event Details:

Stop by the Library ready to build with friends. Each month there will be a variety of materials available to create projects big or small.

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