• D-Day Movie Night

    The library will be showing the film "Saving Private Ryan" in honor of D-Day. Popcorn is provided. Feel free to bring a lidded beverage and any additional snacks.

    Free
  • Cancelled Local Author: Bruce Leonard

      CANCELLED Sorry this event has been cancelled.  The library is pleased to welcome author and editor Bruce Leonard to our Adult Summer Reading Program for a book signing and ... Read more

    Free
  • Sherry Norfolk: Interactive Storyteller

    Listen to Sherry Norfolk's dynamic storytelling in this highly interactive, fun-filled program. Enlivened with character voices, sound effects and audience participation. 

  • Leonardo: Music for Kids

    Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves it's time to go ROCKIN' with LEONARDO. He is a Parents' Choice Award winning family musician from Chicago strumming nationwide on his electric orange ... Read more

  • Local Author: Rhett Rinne

    The library is pleased to welcome R.L. Rinne for a signing of his book Quest for the Scroll. His book received an award by the 2023 American Writing Awards contest ... Read more

    Free
  • Local Author: Shane Wagner

    The library is pleased to welcome back Shane Wagner, author of Ghosts by the Riverside: the Haunted History of Chester and Old Kaskaskia for a presentation of his recent research. Shane will ... Read more

    Free
  • Local Artisan: Terry Knop

    Join us at the library for a sweet summer evening with local apiarist Terry Knop as part of our Summer Reading Program! Learn what it’s really like to care for ... Read more

    Free
  • Escape Room

    Bring the whole family to the library for an hour of teamwork, critical thinking, and problem solving in this special escape room. This activity is geared towards ages 9-13, but ... Read more

    Free