Events

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

This computer class is for individuals who want to learn basic computer skills in Spanish. The class runs for four consecutive weeks January 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Toddlers love to move, so we’ve designed a lively storytime just for them! Join us for stories, fingerplays, songs and rhythm activities.

This class is for individuals who have completed beginning computer skills in English. The class runs for four consecutive weeks January 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 10:30 to 12:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Every Wednesday, excluding the fourth Wednesday of the month, open lab hours are available for those who wish to learn computer skills in an informal setting, those who wish to review recently attained computer skills, those who just want to brush up on computer skills, or those anywhere in between. All are welcome, registration is kindly requested, and walk-ins are welcome. Open lab hours funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Open to adults looking for help with reading, writing, math and beginning computer skills. Trained tutors are available to work with you. Please drop in! There is no registration required (and no cost).

Open to adults looking for help with reading, writing, math and beginning computer skills. Trained tutors are available to work with you. Please drop in! There is no registration required (and no cost).

Help your infant (6 to 23 months) develop new learning skills and sensory awareness by exploring books, singing songs and trying fun new activities together.

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

Pretend you live on a farm and make a number of farmtastic art projects such as a glittery barn and a farm animal headband.

Outside Organization

Outside Organization

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

Are you the proud owner of a shiny new eReader? Are you thinking about purchasing an eReader? Come to the library on January 6 to learn how the most popular eReaders work with Overdrive, the library’s eBook download service.

EReader expert Sara Teti will offer personalized assistance for all Overdrive-capable devices including NOOK, Kindle, iPad and Sony Reader. Examples of these devices will be available to take for a “test drive”.

This free technology workshop will take place on January 6 from 1:30 to 3:30. No registration necessary; it is recommended that you bring your library card and eReader if you have one.

Clases de preparación para el GED – grupos de estudio para ayudar con sus habilidades y preparación para obtener su diploma de equivalencia de escuela. Las clases se llevaran a cabo en español, según la materia (escritura, literatura, estudios sociales, ciencias, matemáticas y la constitución)

GED preparation classes – Study groups to help build your skills that will prepare you to get your high school equivalency diploma. Classes are taught in Spanish by subject area (writing, literature, social studies, science, math and the constitution)

Clases de preparación para el GED – grupos de estudio para ayudar con sus habilidades y preparación para obtener su diploma de equivalencia de escuela. Las clases se llevaran a cabo en español, según la materia (escritura, literatura, estudios sociales, ciencias, matemáticas y la constitución)

GED preparation classes – Study groups to help build your skills that will prepare you to get your high school equivalency diploma. Classes are taught in Spanish by subject area (writing, literature, social studies, science, math and the constitution)

Children ages 8 to 14 are invited to sign up for computer classes to learn basic computer skills which include word processing, spreadsheets, and video uploading. Classes are in session for four consecutive Sundays, January 6, 13, 20, & 27 from 2-4 pm. For more information contact David Villalobos at 847-623-2041 x 234. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

This class is for individuals who have successfully completed the BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE computer classes in Spanish. The class runs for four consecutive weeks January 5, 12, 19, & 26 from 2:00 to 4:00 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Kids ages 4 to 7 will give their imaginations a workout, listening to stories, singing songs and creating craft projects in the art center.
Niños de 4 a 7 años trabajarán con sus imaginaciones, escuchando historias, cantando y creando proyectos de manualidades en el centro de artes.

Homeschooled kids will channel their right-brain skills with creative stories and art projects that vary weekly based on a theme. For all ages.

Private organization meeting

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

A place to hang out with friends,meet people from other schools and play videogames and boardgames. For 6th, 7th and 8th graders.

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

Self taught Spanish reading and writing computer program for native Spanish speakers. Limited to 8 people. To register contact Carmen Patlan, 847-623-2041 x 262. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

This class is for individuals who have completed beginning computer skills in Spanish. The class runs for four consecutive weeks January 8, 15, 22, & 29 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

Arts Awareness Meeting

This class is for individuals who have successfully completed the BEGINNING and INTERMEDIATE computer classes in English. The class runs for four consecutive weeks January 9, 16, 23, & 30 from 5:30 to 7:30 PM and is held in the Computer Learning Center on the library’s main floor. Classes funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

Homework help for students grade 1st - 12th. Library volunteers help students in all subjects. Participating students also enroll in “A is for Awesome” prize incentive program. Questions call 847-623-2041 x234.

Join us for a variety of alphabet games such as Alphabet Hot Potato and Pin the Letter on the Farm Animal.

Fun and interactive bilingual learning time in which stories are combined with hands-on extension activities ,such as science experiments, art projects, and drama activities that expand concepts presented in the stories read.

Un tiempo de aprendizaje bilingüe divertido e interactivo, en el cual las historias se combinan con actividades manuales, tales como experimentos de ciencia, proyectos artísticos, y actividades de drama que expanden los conceptos presentados en las historias que se han leído.

Monthly meeting

Stop by with your preschooler for stories, songs and crafts.