Grab your blanket and head to Safety Town, located at 301 Civic Center Plaza, for a family-friendly film, popcorn, and glow sticks.
Fall Seed Swap
Sat, 09/19 from 1:00-3:00 pm
Swap your freshly harvested seeds with fellow gardening enthusiasts. Packing and labeling supplies provided.
Family LEGO Party
Mon, 09/21 at 6:30 pm
Whether you’re a LEGO master or a beginning brick builder, this event promises fun for the whole family.
The Untold Story of Mahjong
Thu, 09/24 at 7:00 pm
Join intercultural consultant Yvonne Wolf to decode the symbols on the tiles and trace the game’s incredible journey from imperial China to its resurgence today.
Sears Mail-Order Houses
Sun, 09/27 at 2:00 pm
Imagine buying a house from a catalog! Historian Lara Solonickne will showcase the most popular designs and the clues to identify the ones still standing today.
Blood Drive: Go Gold for Kids with Cancer
Wed, 09/30 from 9:00 am-1:00 pm
Help raise awareness, support families, and fund life-saving research by donating blood at this special Versiti Blood Center drive.
Haunted History of the Midwest
Thu, 10/01 at 7:00 pm
In this one-man show, actor Terry Lynch brings regional lore to life with stories of the S.S. Eastland disaster, Fort Dearborn Massacre, and the infamous John Dillinger.
Family Crafternoon
Sat, 10/03 at 2:30 pm
Get ready to create! Spend the afternoon making a variety of fun, hands-on craft projects as a family. All supplied provided.
A Close Encounter
Tue, 10/06 at 7:00 pm
Join Sam Maranto, Director of the Mutual UFO Network (MUFON), to explore the history of UAPs, recently declassified government files, and eerie local encounters.
Fall Book Sale
Sat, 10/10 and Sun, 10/11
Thousands of CDs, DVDs, children’s books, popular novels, gift bags, and more will be available at bargain prices.
Choose from a variety of free events and activities at your library every week. We offer author visits, storytimes and book clubs. You can learn technology skills, make a craft, improve your English, attend musical performances or movie screenings, and so much more.
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