Event List

Ages 11-14

Need community service hours? Volunteer to help with the following programs if you enjoy spending time with young children and are good at working independently. 

Ages 5-7

Put your fart noise making skills to the test by competing against other fart-tasic competitors. See if you have what it takes to be crowned flatulent royalty. 

Calling all writers! Come read your written works in any genre and get feedback from the group. 

The theme for National Library Week is living a “richer, fuller life” by reading…and eating cheesecake! Bring a favorite book to recommend, and we’ll have our usual trivia and also pick the winners of the National Library Week raffle.

Ages 8-10

Put your fart noise making skills to the test by competing against other fart-tasic competitors. See if you have what it takes to be crowned flatulent royalty. 

Let's learn English together at this free ESL class for beginning and advanced speakers – begin anytime!  Tagalong children may come if they are supervised by their parents.

Drop in for assistance with your computer, smartphone or other device at this weekly help session.

Whether you like Monopoly, Uno, or Smash Bros, a game awaits you in the Teen Room! We offer a casual environment to learn new games and play old favorites. We also welcome you to bring your own! 

Ages 11-14

Help us keep Youth Services beautiful and earn community service time by cleaning up the department. 

No registration required 

Ages 6-24 months

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

Back by popular demand, we're resuming Wits Workout! Developed by the University of Illinois Extension for adults ages 60 and over, Wits Workout includes interactive puzzles and games.

Ages 3-5

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

To foster independence, we encourage children to attend without adults.  

Bring your handicraft projects–crochet, knitting or sewing–and spend an hour enjoying conversation while your needles do the work.

Elphaba, the future Wicked Witch of the West and her relationship with Glinda, the Good Witch of the North. 2025, PG-13, 138 minutes.

Please join Dr. Darshika Chhabra and Dr. Allen Mikhail to discuss how weight affects your kidneys. Please register below if you plan to attend in person.

Ages 7 and up 

Meet other trainers, trade and battle with your cards, and have fun! 

Engage in specific writing skills with author Z Jeffries as your creative writing teacher and guide. Develop your writing through responding to prompts, timed writings during class, and receiving feedback from the group.

The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls                                              

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children. 

Join Pathlights for this six-class instruction series for adults ages 60 and over. The free classes will present basic tools to help improve your computer skills.

Kick back with friends and enjoy the movie of the week! Call or check the Teen Room Discord for more information on this week's showing. 

Real estate expert Robert Medinger breaks down the simple, high-impact steps homeowners can take to make their property stand out in the market.

Ages 2-3 with an adult 

Stories, songs, and movement, supporting literacy development and learning in young children.