Events

Enjoy a bilingual storytime featuring songs, stories, and rhymes for the whole family.

A unique opportunity for native and non-native English speakers to improve their reading and writing skills. A small, friendly group led by a teacher and volunteer tutors meets twice weekly. Register at oakton.edu.

The next major solar eclipse is on Oct 14, 2023, when 43% of our Sun will be covered in the Chicago area. NASA Solar System Ambassador Sean Fisher-Rohde tells you all about eclipses, how to safely view them, and their importance for…

It's Banned Books Week! Celebrate your right to read with great music from local bands The Invaders, Spünge, Satellite Radio, Left Turn 25 and Mystical Blue and conversations with groups that support intellectual freedom. Bring a…

Enjoy songs, stories, and dancing with your two-year-old! 

Register once for the entire five-week session. Monday and Tuesday sessions are the same program. Please choose one day when registering.

Wear your dancing shoes and join the Youth Services Librarians as they twirl into the week. Drop in.

Get help using your device to access eBooks, social media, email, and more. Help is first come, first served and limited to 15 minutes. Bring your questions and your device. Drop in.

Indulge your passion for literature with the Monday Afternoon Page Turners. October's discussion title will be The Sentence by Louise Erdrich. Books are available at the library one month prior to meetings.

An introduction to Tinkercad’s electronic circuit software app.

Join us for an empowering Banned Books Week webinar, where we'll delve into the vital topic of "Freedom to Read" in America. Discover the alarming surge in book challenges and how it threatens our right to choose the ideas we embrace.…

Introduce your baby to the love of reading with rhymes, stories, and songs.Register once for the entire five-week session. Tuesday and Thursday sessions are the same program. Please choose one day when registering.

Enjoy songs, stories, and dancing with your two-year-old! 

Register once for the entire five-week session. Monday and Tuesday sessions are the same program. Please choose one day when registering.

Ask questions and get help from constituent advocates from the offices of State Senator Laura Fine (8th District) and State Representative Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz (17th District). Advocates can help with: Medicaid, SNAP benefits, senior…

Refresh and improve driving skills, boost safety awareness, and minimize crash risk, with this two-part class. Participants aged 55 or older who complete both course sessions are eligible to receive a discount on the liability portion of…

A unique opportunity for native and non-native English speakers to improve their reading and writing skills. A small, friendly group led by a teacher and volunteer tutors meets twice weekly. Register at oakton.edu.

Financial educator Karen Chan explains stocks, bonds and mutual funds using the story of ayoung company called Freddie’s Finest Furniture. Learn about index funds and target date retirement funds and how they can simplify your…

Connect with your baby through rhymes, bounces, and tickles. Then, stay to play, socialize, and connect with other caregivers. Drop in.

Baby & Me Playtime will be cancelled on Wednesday, 11/8.

Baby & Me Playtime will be held in Community…

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities read, make friends, and have fun together in this book club. If you’re interested in becoming a member contact Janet McIntyre, Community Engagement Librarian, (847)-729-7500 ext. 2612.

Get ready to read, play, and create together! Build confidence by having your child attend independently. Caregivers must remain in the Library during this program.Register once for the entire five-week session.

Improv can change your life! Join Kim Hiller, Second City alum and founder of Glenview's Laughing Academy for a fun and lively evening that will give you tools to better communicate.