Cubbies

Birth to toddler story time, songs and craft.

2nd Floor

Kankakee County Branch NAACP Youth Council Executive Meeting

3rd Floor Meeting Room

UKE & ME: a ukulele play along group

UKE & ME: a ukulele play along groupYou’ve taken lessons or taught yourself how to play the ukulele. Now, you're ready to join other players in a strum-along! Join us for this you-pick/we-pick hour of fun.

3rd Floor Meeting Room

Tai Chi with the Community Wellness Group

Join the Community Wellness Group in the 4th Floor Gallery on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month for a relaxing hour of Tai Chi.

4th Floor Gallery

Tuesday Morning Book Discussion

3rd Floor Meeting Room

KDC Board Meeting

3rd Floor Meeting Room

Cricut Basics - share ideas and techniques

Cricut machines are the ultimate electronic cutting machines for DIY projects and crafts. With Cricut Design Space software you can design and create projects with your machine. Share your ideas and techniques with others to improve your crafting game. Bring your own......More

Cricut machines are the ultimate electronic cutting machines for DIY projects and crafts. With Cricut Design Space software you can design and create projects with your machine. Share your ideas and techniques with others to improve your crafting game. Bring your own supplies.

3rd Floor Meeting Room

LOSS

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide. The LOSS Program is offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with the ......More

Loving Outreach to Survivors of Suicide (LOSS) is a free, non-denominational program that supports individuals who are grieving the loss of a loved one by suicide. The LOSS Program is offered by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago in collaboration with the Diocese of Joliet. They are funded by United Way, private foundations, as well as charitable contributions. LOSS offers a safe, non-judgmental environment where survivors of suicide can openly talk about feelings and experiences. They help patrons find community, direction and resources for healing.

3rd Floor Suite

Club Overdue Book Discussion - Landline by Rainbow Rowell

Georgie McCool knows her marriage is in trouble. That it's been in trouble for a long time. She still loves her husband, Neal, and Neal still loves her, deeply - but that almost seems beside the point now. Maybe that was always beside the point. Two days before they're ......More

Georgie McCool knows her marriage is in trouble. That it's been in trouble for a long time. She still loves her husband, Neal, and Neal still loves her, deeply - but that almost seems beside the point now. Maybe that was always beside the point. Two days before they're supposed to visit Neal's family in Omaha for Christmas, Georgie tells Neal that she can't go. She's a TV writer, and something's come up on her show; she has to stay in Los Angeles. She knows that Neal will be upset with her - Neal is always a little upset with Georgie - but she doesn't expect to him to pack up the kids and go without her. When her husband and the kids leave for the airport, Georgie wonders if she's finally done it. If she's ruined everything. That night, Georgie discovers a way to communicate with Neal in the past. It's not time travel, not exactly, but she feels like she's been given an opportunity to fix her marriage before it starts. Is that what she's supposed to do?

4th Floor Gallery

Teen Vision Board Party

12/11/2019CR

4th Floor Gallery

Kankakee County League of Women Voters

The League of Women Voters of Kankakee County educates young women and teens on ways to participate in the political process. A nonprofit, bipartisan organization, the LWV welcomes interested individuals to participate in this cost-free organization to learn how a voter......More

The League of Women Voters of Kankakee County educates young women and teens on ways to participate in the political process. A nonprofit, bipartisan organization, the LWV welcomes interested individuals to participate in this cost-free organization to learn how a voter's voice becomes strong, serves a purpose, and supports their community. The LWV meets at 6 PM on the second Wednesday of the month.

3rd Floor Meeting Room

Bingo with the Books

Have no fear, BINGO is here! If BINGO is your thing then get down to the Kankakee Public Library on the 2nd Friday of every month from 10am-12pm for chances to win fantastic prizes! This public event is completely FREE to everyone and snacks will be provided.

4th Floor Auditorium

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4th Floor Auditorium & Gallery

Nurse in the Library - AMITA Healthcare

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary's Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Licensed Nurse (RN) right here inside the library. Access to the compassionate help you deserve is now just as easy as checking out a book. Schedule a confidentia......More

For the first time ever, AMITA Health St. Mary's Hospital and the Kankakee Public Library are embedding a Licensed Nurse (RN) right here inside the library. Access to the compassionate help you deserve is now just as easy as checking out a book. Schedule a confidential face-to-face meeting with our RN by phone, email, or simply by stopping by during scheduled hours (ask the Adult Services Department for assistance). The nurse can help you get back on track with a variety of specialized aid, including but not limited to:Referrals to community resources such as employment, food pantries, behavioral health services and moreAssistance with applying for benefitsConfidential consultations and assessmentsReferrals to healthcare providersAsk for Deb CaiseDeb.Caise@amitahealthcare.org815-937-2480

3rd Floor Suite

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3rd Floor Meeting Room

Winter Market and Winter Wander

Stop by the library between 10am and 2pm to browse an array of local and handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live music at 10:30 the Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will play.After picking up your items, get festive and visit a variety of downtown businesses and or......More

Stop by the library between 10am and 2pm to browse an array of local and handmade arts and crafts. Enjoy live music at 10:30 the Kankakee Valley Youth Symphony Orchestra will play.After picking up your items, get festive and visit a variety of downtown businesses and organizations for the chance to win an Amazon Fire tablet, gift certificates, and more! During the annual Winter Wander, walk within a comfortable distance for a chance to pick-up some early holiday shopping gifts at local merchants. Many of the locations will offer sales or special promotions that you just can’t miss! Hours may vary by participating businesses. To earn a chance to win amazing prizes, pick up a stamp card at any of the participating locations and get it stamped to confirm your visit. When you’ve collected at least 6 stamps, drop off your card at your final location. Be sure to visit the event page “Winter Wander" and "Winter Market” on Kankakee Public Library’s Facebook page for the most up-to-date information on vendors.

4th Floor Auditorium & Gallery

Cubbies

Birth to toddler story time, songs and craft.

2nd Floor

Chess Club

Checkmate! Are you interested in competing with other chess players? Get tactical as the Kankakee Public Library hosts our bi-monthly chess club meetings. Mark your calendars! All playing levels and ages are welcomed. If available, please bring extra chess boards to al......More

Checkmate! Are you interested in competing with other chess players? Get tactical as the Kankakee Public Library hosts our bi-monthly chess club meetings. Mark your calendars! All playing levels and ages are welcomed. If available, please bring extra chess boards to allow for multiple players to play. Stop in and make yourself more informed about the strategic game of chess. This event will be free and open to the public.

3rd Floor Meeting Room

Library Board Meeting

Monthly meeting of the Library trustees of the the Kankakee Public Library.

3rd Floor Meeting Room

The Poet's Arrow

Share your talents as the Kankakee Public Library hosts an open mic event entitled The Poet’s Arrow. This event offers a venue where artists in the different arenas of rap, song, poetry, or spoken word to show off their respective talents. In this judgment-free environm......More

Share your talents as the Kankakee Public Library hosts an open mic event entitled The Poet’s Arrow. This event offers a venue where artists in the different arenas of rap, song, poetry, or spoken word to show off their respective talents. In this judgment-free environment, The Poet’s Arrow is a place where performers are not only welcomed, but are encouraged to freely express themselves as they take on the mic. If this event interests you, but you do not wish to perform, we invite you to listen to an array of local artistry. New attendees are always welcomed!This event is free and open to the public. Follow the arrow from words to minds to hearts.

4th Floor Auditorium

Friends of the Library Meeting

3rd Floor Suite