AARP Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or ove......More

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or over the phone by calling 630/887-8760 starting Monday, Feb. 2.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Libby and hoopla for Experienced Users

If you’ve been using Libby or hoopla to access eBooks or eAudiobooks for a while and have more advanced questions or would like to experiment with new features, this program is for you. Come prepared with your library card barcode number, your library PIN, and the devic......More

If you’ve been using Libby or hoopla to access eBooks or eAudiobooks for a while and have more advanced questions or would like to experiment with new features, this program is for you. Come prepared with your library card barcode number, your library PIN, and the device you like to read or listen on in addition to your questions. This program is not for beginners. If you have never used either Libby or hoopla previously, please attend the “eBook and eAudiobook Basics” program. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Mid-Kids Art Club: Mondrian Stained Glass Windows

For grades 1–6. Paint a geometric stained-glass window in the style of Piet Mondrian.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Excel Basics

Adults. Use our laptops to practice using Microsoft Excel. Learn to organize data in columns and rows and try mathematical functions. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Metal Stamping

Adults & teens. Try metal stamping and create a keychain and necklace. This event is offered for two sessions: Feb. 10 and Feb. 14. Please choose one time slot. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Maker Studio

Lunar New Year Party Drop-In

For families with children ages 12 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate Lunar New Year with crafts and activities.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Anime Club

Talk about all things anime. Meet new friends, talk about your favorite anime, and watch new episodes.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Online: Chair Yoga

Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, which provides an enjoyable opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and the ability to breathe deeply and relax without getting on the floor. This program is held online via ......More

Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, which provides an enjoyable opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and the ability to breathe deeply and relax without getting on the floor. This program is held online via Zoom. Attendees receive an email with Zoom information before the program begins.

Read to a Pet

For newly independent and independent readers at grades K–3 learning levels. Step into a pressure-free environment to enjoy reading aloud to a trained dog from the Love on a Leash organization. One reader per 15-minute session. Once registered for a date, you will be co......More

For newly independent and independent readers at grades K–3 learning levels. Step into a pressure-free environment to enjoy reading aloud to a trained dog from the Love on a Leash organization. One reader per 15-minute session. Once registered for a date, you will be contacted by staff to schedule your exact start time. One child per registration.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

Creative Note Cards

Ages 8–12. Create note cards for a variety of occasions. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Maker Studio

Crime Readers Book Discussion: A Botanist's Guide to Parties and Poisons

For readers who like twisty, thrilling plots and solving mysteries. This month's book is A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari (2022). Book Description: Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh is determined to blaze a new trail at the Univ......More

For readers who like twisty, thrilling plots and solving mysteries. This month's book is A Botanist’s Guide to Parties and Poisons by Kate Khavari (2022). Book Description: Newly minted research assistant Saffron Everleigh is determined to blaze a new trail at the University College London...  What she doesn’t expect is for Mrs. Henry, one of the professors’ wives, to drop to the floor, poisoned by an unknown toxin. Pick up books at the Guest Services Desk one month in advance, or go to the catalog and reserve the book.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

AARP Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or ove......More

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or over the phone by calling 630/887-8760 starting Monday, Feb. 2.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Metal Stamping

Adults & teens. Try metal stamping and create a keychain and necklace. This event is offered for two sessions: Feb. 10 and Feb. 14. Please choose one time slot. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Maker Studio

Valentine Storycraft

For families with children ages 7 & under with an adult caregiver. Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a story and craft.

Meeting Room 2 - 2nd Floor

AARP Tax-Aide

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or ove......More

Tax-Aide volunteers offer tax preparation with a focus on taxpayers who are over 50 and have low to moderate income on Mondays and Fridays from Feb. 9 through Apr. 10 in the library. The service is available by appointment only. Appointments can be made in person or over the phone by calling 630/887-8760 starting Monday, Feb. 2.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Adult Chess Group Drop-In

Practice chess. Beginners and experienced players welcome.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Laser Cut Puzzle

Families. Assemble a laser-cut puzzle made in the Maker Studio. Pick up a second puzzle to take with you. This program is offered for two sessions Jan. 10 and Feb. 16. Please choose one time slot. Those ages 8–12 must have a caregiver age 13 or older accompany them. The......More

Families. Assemble a laser-cut puzzle made in the Maker Studio. Pick up a second puzzle to take with you. This program is offered for two sessions Jan. 10 and Feb. 16. Please choose one time slot. Those ages 8–12 must have a caregiver age 13 or older accompany them. The Maker Studio is an IPPL cardholder exclusive and for ages 8 and up.

Maker Studio

Novel Idea Book Discussion: Pride and Prejudice

For readers who like to delve into a novel's characters, plot, setting, and themes. This month's book is Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen. Book Description: To celebrate Jane Austen’s recent 250th birthday, we will be reading her classic novel that follows the......More

For readers who like to delve into a novel's characters, plot, setting, and themes. This month's book is Pride and Prejudice (1813) by Jane Austen. Book Description: To celebrate Jane Austen’s recent 250th birthday, we will be reading her classic novel that follows the spirited Elizabeth Bennet as she navigates issues of class, family, and misunderstandings on her path to love with the proud but ultimately honorable Mr. Darcy. Pick up books at the Guest Services Desk one month in advance, or go to the catalog and reserve the book.

Keshav Sanghani Meeting Room- 2nd Floor

Resume Review

Anna Marie MacDonald of Goodwill Workforce reviews your resume and makes suggestions for improvement. Register online to reserve your 20-minute time slot.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Resume Review

Anna Marie MacDonald of Goodwill Workforce reviews your resume and makes suggestions for improvement. Register online to reserve your 20-minute time slot.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Resume Review

Anna Marie MacDonald of Goodwill Workforce reviews your resume and makes suggestions for improvement. Register online to reserve your 20-minute time slot.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Resume Review

Anna Marie MacDonald of Goodwill Workforce reviews your resume and makes suggestions for improvement. Register online to reserve your 20-minute time slot.

Resume Review

Anna Marie MacDonald of Goodwill Workforce reviews your resume and makes suggestions for improvement. Register online to reserve your 20-minute time slot.

Board Room - 2nd Floor

Android Basics

Adults. Learn to access email, change wallpapers, connect Wi-Fi, add and delete apps, and more on your Android phone. IPPL cardholder exclusive.

Maker Studio

Online: Chair Yoga

Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, which provides an enjoyable opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and the ability to breathe deeply and relax without getting on the floor. This program is held online via ......More

Dancing Cranes Yoga teaches this chair yoga class, which provides an enjoyable opportunity for adults to improve flexibility, joint health, core strength, balance, and the ability to breathe deeply and relax without getting on the floor. This program is held online via Zoom. Attendees receive an email with Zoom information before the program begins.