D. M. Needom, award-winning author of the Better To Burn Out series, will discuss what it takes to turn your dream of writing into the reality of being a published author. She will discuss the tools you need to make your dream a reality, and the pitfalls and things to try and avoid in […]
Learn machine sewing basics in this two-session class. Supply list available at the circulation desk. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us at the Library for a free screening of Wes Anderson's movie Asteroid City (2023) starring Scarlett Johansson, Margot Robbie, Willem Dafoe, Steve Carell, Tom Hanks, Adrien Brody, Edward Norton, Jeff Goldblum, Bryan Cranston, and many more. Attendees are welcome to bring their own dinner to the screening. Drinks must have a secure lid. […]
Join us at Make & Mingle, the Library's monthly craft night for adults. Tonight we are making beautiful flower bouquets out of recycled egg cartons. Free and open to the public. All supplies provided. Advance registration is required - no walk-ins. To sign up for a seat at the activity, fill out the form […]
Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome. This activity is open to participants age 11 and up. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Calling all crafters! Got a stash of UFO's (Unfinished Objects)? Spend an evening with fellow crafters getting those UFO's closer to completion. All who knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, sew, and paper craft are invited. Light refreshments will be served. Register by clicking the RSVP button below. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Americans invested a tremendous amount of labor into making and maintaining their wardrobes during the 19th century. Erika Holst, Curator of History at the Illinois State Museum will join us to explore the life cycle of clothing during the 1800s: how it was created, mended, remade, washed, and ultimately recycled. Erika will also highlight examples […]
Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome. This activity is open to participants age 11 and up. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us for a special event with Ruth E. Carter, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer. Carter made history as the first Black person to win an Academy Award in Best Costume Design for the film, Black Panther. She received a second Academy Award in the same category for Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Ruth E. Carter’s […]
Are you curious about stamp collecting? Join us at the Library for this one-time class to learn the basics of building a stamp collection and what to look out for with Jeff Magnus. Free and open to the public, but registration is required. To sign up for a seat at this event, please […]
Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome. This activity is open to participants age 11 and up. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
Join us at the Library for a free screening of the movie Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret (2023), based on the classic book by Judy Blume. Attendees are welcome to bring their own dinner to the screening. Drinks must have a secure lid. Rated PG-13 for thematic material. Movie will begin at 5:30pm. […]
Love to play chess? Join us on Tuesday evenings for friendly chess games. Whether you're a beginner or more experienced, all skill levels are welcome. This activity is open to participants age 11 and up. Registration is required. Call 815-943-4671 for more information.
