A registered therapy dog will help emerging readers gain confidence and further their reading skills. Help introduce the dog to the kids, keep track of the schedule, and take pictures. Please report...  More

Independent readers can sign up for a 15-minute session and read to a trained therapy dog. Ages 6 - 11

Join a panel of experts including Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, RAILS Executive Director Monica Harris, and authors Jasmine Warga and Jarrett Dapier to learn about the current state...  More

Paint popsicle sticks, cut out shapes, dole out googly eyes! Help us prep grab & go crafts! (Feel free to sign up with a friend!)

Register your team of up to 6 people for a night of Trivia at LB Brewing Co. Registration opens one week before the event at 7pm. TO REGISTER: The system will first ask you for the number of people...  More

Join us with your littlest ones for this laid back program. Children will listen to a short story, then socialize, play with age appropriate toys, and listen to music. Chat with other grownups while...  More

Stephen Graham Jones joins us to talk scary stories, horror and more with librarian Becky Spratford. Jones is the New York Times bestselling author of The Only Good Indians and Don’t Fear the Reaper,...  More

Kids and their adults can join us on the big green rug for stories, songs, and crafts. Ages 2+ with their adult

Help set up tea service, brew, and serve tea. After the program ends, help clean up tea supplies. Ask for Anna at the Circulation Desk.

Poison hidden in food and drink has long been used for political assassinations or to be rid of unwanted family members or lovers. True crime, history, biology, and a little culinary flair will be...  More