Event List

The Backyard Bird Chronicles 

Learn how you can use your Canva account to access Affinity, a powerful photo editing tool. Practice projects ranging from simple fixes to those that require complex tools. 

Drop-in storytime for children birth-12 months, with participating adult. 
Literacy starts with the littlest ones! Meet other families as we sing, rhyme, and enjoy stories together. 

Drop-in storytime for children ages 1-2, with participating adult. 
Wigglers and gigglers are the focus of this interactive storytime. We’ll sing, read, and have a simple learning activity each week.

Registered event recommended for children ages 3-5, with participating adult. 

Level up your Canva skills in this intermediate class designed for users who already know the basics. Learn to use layers, rulers, and guides to create thoughtful and easy-to-use designs. 

Fiber art crafters including cross stitchers, knitters, and crocheters are invited to join this drop-in social group to work on individual projects or learn from their peers.  

This program is for ages 18 and over.

The College of DuPage is offering free English language learning classes at the Library. Develop your reading, writing, listening, and speaking skills for work, education, and everyday communication.

The Backyard Bird Chronicles 

Join critically acclaimed, bestselling author, Cristina Henríquez, for a compelling conversation about her work.

Registered event for families with children of all ages; Helen Plum Library card required. 
Griffin MSI will bring the “magic” of science to the Library with engaging, over-the-top demonstrations.

Assemble a tote bag made from canvas - perfect for carrying books! Sewing experience is required.

Drop-in event recommended for children ages birth-5, with participating adult. 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

Learn the ins and outs of creating pivot tables, sorting files, and filtering Excel spreadsheets.

Drop-in storytime for children ages 3-4, with participating adult. 
Join us for stories, songs, and skills to encourage kindergarten readiness. Try a different early learning activity each week.  

The 1992 film A League of Their Own introduced modern America to the Rockford Peaches and the women who played professional baseball to improve morale on the American home fron

Choose from a menu of bookish-themed projects to celebrate National Library Week, such as a wooden book tracker, embroidered bookmark, and more. All items will be pre-cut with instructions for assembly. One project per visit while supplies last.

A licensed notary will be available on a drop-in basis. 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages. 
Twinkle, twinkle, storytime! End your day with books and rhymes. 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

Drop-in storytime for families with children of all ages.  
With playful books, songs, and movement, this storytime is for the whole family to enjoy. 

Local author and art historian Gail Tanzer will explore the life and work of Florian Durzyński, a Polish immigrant and artist who found home in Chicago’s West Town.

Drop-in event recommended for families with children ages 4 and older.
Join other enthusiasts to free build with the Library’s LEGO® bricks collection.