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September 1–October 30 Donate saved seed packets to receive entries into the Seed Starter Basket drawing! Packets must be given to 2nd Floor staff. One entry per seed type.

Create a fall themed front door sign using the laser cutter!

Explore toys, books, and crafts while you get to know other families. For birth–23 months and their grownups.

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grades k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-23 months and their grownups.

Bring baby for rhymes, songs, and playtime with other babies. Fifteen name tags (children only). For birth-23 months and their grownups.

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Make one-of-a-kind art inspired by famous artists, the world around you, and your own creative spirit! For grades k–2.

Join Janet Penley, a lifelong journal keeper, for reflection and connection. Bring your notebook and a pen; prompts will be provided. There is no pressure to produce polished writing, and sharing is…

Get excited for the new The Cat in the Hat movie with games, crafts, and general Seussian mayhem! For grades k–2.

Stop in with your questions or to troubleshoot an app or device issue on your laptop, tablet, or phone. 

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

Celebrate Halloween with a craft, story, and walk through the library to show off your costume!  For birth-age 6 and their grownups.

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For…

Get excited for the new The Cat in the Hat movie with games, crafts, and general Seussian mayhem! For grades k–2.

Celebrate Halloween with a craft, story, and walk through the library to show off your costume!  For birth-age 6 and their grownups.

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grades k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes with a visual schedule and a modified environment. For kids of all ages and their grownups. View About Neurodiversity reading list.

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

LaVon K. Lenaway, Dementia Care Educator, will lead an open support group for caregivers to connect with others and share experiences about providing care for someone with memory impairment. Sponsored by Arden…

Complete a fun computer based Scratch coding project. Please register for each program separately. Prior attendance is not necessary. For grades 3-8. 

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

The Friends operate a used book sale area in the library basement and hold public sales approximately every other month. To prepare for these sales, volunteers process and shelve donated items. Sorts are…

Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

Learn how to use Tinkercad to design the project of the month and 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior month's attendance is not necessary. For…

If you have already attended Beginner 3D Printing and are confident using Tinkercad, create your own design and then 3D print the item to keep! Please register for each month separately. Prior…

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For…

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Make the Chamoy Pickles taking over your feed in a hands-on kitchen session. For grades 6–8.

Local author Kelli Christiansen will provide insight into her writing process and perform short readings from her debut novel, After the End, followed by a Q&A session.

Disfruta de libros y canciones en inglés y español. Para niños de todas las edades y sus acompañantes. Stories and songs in English and Spanish! For kids of all ages and their grownups.

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. Twenty name tags (children only). For kids of all ages and their grownups.

OneInMath is a free program run by high school volunteers to empower the love of math in students in grades k-3. Register or sign up to volunteer.

Create a design and then use maker equipment to complete a project. For grades 3-8. 

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Memory Cafes are welcoming social gatherings for people living with changes in their memory or thinking, and the people who care about them. A representative from Teresa's Place Adult Daycare Center will…

Create a design and then use maker equipment to complete a project. For grades 3-8. 

Reserve a kit that includes supplies and instructions for a self-guided maker project. When you register, please indicate your preferred days and times to come in to The Workshop and complete the…

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

Join neighbors to socialize while playing card and board games. Light refreshments provided.  

Dynamic session promoting child and grownup bonding through creating, singing, playing, and sharing stories together. After the story session, enjoy milk and cookies followed by open play. Twenty name tags (children only).…

Learn guitar basics from guitarist John Wolaver in a nine-week session in a friendly group setting. Please bring your own guitar. Optionally, participate in a Guitar Performance after the session ends. For…

Drop in for some early-literacy learning and play based on a weekly theme. For pre-k and their grownups.

One bingo card per participant. Coffee, donuts, and bingo cards are provided, and prizes will be awarded to the winners. This free drop-in activity is offered in partnership with the Glen Ellyn…

For beginner and seasoned adventurers who are middle or high school students.