Event List

Drop in for camaraderie and creativity as we make free form, mixed media journal entries.  Supplies provided! 

The League of Women Voters and various Illinois libraries are thrilled to welcome WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek to speak about Illinois politics as well as help prepare participants for the upcoming Midterm Elections in November.

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making.

Melt, mix, and make magic! Learn the art of candle making, exploring a variety of scents and unique additions to craft a personalized candle that's all your own.

Young professionals: Set yourself up for success with this interactive training designed specifically for Gen Z in the workplace.

A whole library resides past your fingertips, combining the Libby App with your kindle can open the doors to endless reading possibilities. Make sure to bring your Amazon login information, a smartphone, and your Kindle.

Got a new device for the holidays but you are unsure on how to use it?

Author, former UK resident, and Anglophile Claire Evans recounts her visit to Bletchley Park, the once top-secret hub of codebreakers vital to Allied intelligence during WWII.

Your sweater is trash. But it doesn’t have to be that way!

Celebrate love in all its forms! Join us to create a beautiful paper wreath that's perfect for sharing or keeping for yourself.

Learn about the bombing of Hiroshima with Clinton Fairbanks, who shares the story of Mr. Masakazu Saito, one of the closest survivors of the atomic blast.

Get ready to collage your heart out! Patrons will create a unique, heartfelt work of art using colorful magazines and books to collage onto a wooden heart.

Join us for invigorating discussions on concise and thought-provoking works.

This month's title: Babbit by Sinclair Lewis.

Aaron Douglas was a central figure of the Harlem Renaissance, developing a unique style that combined influences from African art, Egyptian art, and contemporary Art Deco design to create a distinct African-American modernism.

Get ready to collage your heart out! Patrons will create a unique, heartfelt work of art using colorful magazines and books to collage onto a wooden heart.

In celebration of Fat Tuesday, explore the history of Mardi Gras and a few of its 200+ onscreen depictions, including some from Chicago film companies!

Astronomer, Professor Shane Larson, will share the amazing story of how stars are born and die. Find out how telescopes make it possible for us to learn about these incandescent bodies and their life cycle.

Buttons and hems and stitches, oh my!   Learn basic mending skills in this hands on workshop by sewist Karen Graham. Bring your items in need of repair or altering (sorry no zippers) and make them ready to wear again!    

Join us at Great Decisions for a lively discussion of major events playing out now across the world stage. Expand your understanding of history in the making.

This class will empower you with a foundational understanding of artificial intelligence.

As observational techniques and instrumentation have advanced, astronomers have gained insight into the nature of our Solar System.  We have found that the system extends far beyond the planets, including structures not anticipated.  Our

Instructor Sylvia Taflove will teach 4 lessons on Canasta, a rummy-type card game.  Each session will include supervised play.  First-time attendees only.

Experience live music with jazz vocalist Petra van Nuis and guitarist Andy Brown.