Week Calendar

Build to your hearts content on the Teen Minecraft Server, either online or in the Teen Room! Check in at the Teen Room to gain access to the server and discord. The fun is available all month.

Ages 6-24 months with adult. 

Simple stories, songs, and movement supporting your baby’s development.

For families with children. Registered families can pick up a family set of four pairs of eclipse-viewing glasses, along with an information sheet and activity sheets about the eclipse. One set per family, while supplies last.

Ages 2-3 years with adult. 

We’ll read books, sing songs, and move around, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way!

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

Ages 3-5 without adult. 

We’ll read books, sing songs, and move around, all to support early literacy and learning in a fun way!

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

Adults and teens are welcome to enjoy family-friendly tabletop games with the Moraine Valley Gamers.

Friends of the Library monthly Board meeting

Learn how to find or create 3D print designs using Tinkercad, a free 3D modeling web program. Requires basic computer skills.

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

Take charge of your travel plans with tools for finding and booking flights, hotels and cars!

Discover the basic elements for creating and viewing a PowerPoint slideshow, including: creating slides, using templates, inserting images and more. Requires basic computer skills.

Ages 5 - 7. 

Learn all about the magnificent tiger with books, an activity, and a craft!

Ages 11 - 14. 

Players have one minute each to complete our silly challenges - come to play or come to watch!

Whether you like Monopoly, Magic the Gathering, 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! 

BYO needlework projects and stop by the Knit N’ Stitch with Jennifer Rodriguez and friends to enjoy conversation and crafting: crocheters, knitters, plus cross-stitchers and embroiderers welcome.  

Join other grownup anime fans to watch shows on Crunchyroll with a special focus on one show at each meeting. Snacks, activities, and other fun also included. Teens 14 and up are welcome with their grownups.

New! Improv and Theater Games: Join local actor George Tafelski for a five-week beginning workshop on theater games and improv. Tuesdays, 6:30-8 p.m., on April 2, 16, & 30, and May 14, and 28.

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

NASA Ambassador Mark Benson updates us on NASA missions and explains the upcoming near-total eclipse on April 8. Learn about Mark's favorite scientists and touch a piece of the moon!

UPDATE 3/25/2024: Registrations for this program are completely full. We will not be able to take any walk-ins.

Join in on anime and manga fandom at the library, or come and find a new favorite! 

Ages 6 and up. 

Chess Club is back! Players of all skill levels are invited to learn chess in a friendly, low-stress environment. 

No tickets necessary.

Join librarian Roger Burns and other special guests to pick your brain about the 1970s. Bring your friends – or make friends - and earn prizes!

Canceled - Will be rescheduled April 16 and 23rd. 

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