Volunteer Kits

Lucky Pickers Performance and Open Jam

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device or thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more.

This event is full

Sun, Oct 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Join us for a performance by acoustic duet Lucky Pickers. Bring your instrument and stick around after the performance to participate in an open jam session. R

Back to Mayberry: The Life of Andy Griffith

Mon, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Historian Jim Gibbons will discuss the life and career of Andy Griffith. R

K9 Reading Buddies - Grades 1-5

Mon, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Read a story to a licensed therapy dog in the library. Siblings and caregivers are asked to wait outside the reading room during the program. A signed waiver is required to participate. R.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Illustration for Beginners - Ages 11 and older

Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Interested in drawing? Artist Reena will instruct a beginners course in illustration. Whether you wish to learn or practice your skills, join us for a creative evening. R

This event is full

Chapter One Book Club | Grades K-1 - Fox Has a Problem by Corey Tabor

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Book pickup September 17-September 8 at the Youth Services Desk. R

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Spanish Conversation Practice | At The Branch

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Prospect Heights Branch - Branch

Stop by the Branch for an informal Spanish conversation session to practice and improve your speaking skills. Talk to native Spanish-speaking library staff. New conversation topics each session. NR

Paper Crafting Happy Hour - Ages 12 and older

Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Explore crafting tools like the Sizzix die cutter and embosser, sticker maker, stamp pads and punches. Use them to enhance your projects or discover a new tool during this open crafting session. R

This event is full

Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room I

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

This event is full

The Story Behind Mahjong

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Yvonne Wolf explains the history of mahjong, including its journey from China to the US and how it was popularized. R

Resume Review & Career Coaching Appointments

Tue, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Conference Room I

Kickstart your career with a one-hour resume review with a career specialist. Resume Review and Career Coaching Services start with the foundation of resume writing. R

This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program.

Wed, Oct 16, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Jason Clarke, CFP®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss retirement and financial planning. R

This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Jason Clarke, CFP®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss retirement and financial planning. R

This event is full

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Jason Clarke, CFP®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss retirement and financial planning. R

This event is full

Stitch Together Meet-Up - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Oct 16, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Jason Clarke, CFP®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss retirement and financial planning. R

This event is full

The Maze - Grades 6-8

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Looking for a mind-bending challenge? Have an a-maze-ing time working together with your friends to complete our puzzling maze. R

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. R

Advanced Word

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Use Mail Merge, design, layout and review tabs in Microsoft Word. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word required.

This event is full

Hitchcock: The Master of Suspense

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Indulge in the thrilling side of classic Hollywood by learning about the Master of Suspense himself: Alfred Hitchcock. R

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Oct 16, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

The Board of Trustees meet for its monthly workshop and planning session. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda is posted two days prior to the meeting.

My Grown Up And Me: Let's Make Music - Ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device or thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Launch Pad

Let the music guide your art. Katie will join us with songs and a story. TR

Village of Wheeling Social Workers at the Library - See staff on second floor

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Social workers from the Village of Wheeling will be present on the second floor for private meetings with members on the first and third Thursdays of the month in a designated study room. NR

My Grown Up And Me: Let's Make Music - Ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device or thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Let the music guide your art. Katie will join us with songs and a story. TR

Fictional Character Birthday Bash - Fall birthdays in September, October and November

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Grades K-5. Celebrate the birthdays of your favorite characters born in September, October, and November with crafts and a snack. R

This event is full

Light Up Acrylic Signs - Grades 9-12

Thu, Oct 17, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Create a light-up acrylic sign using the laser engraver. R

This event is full

Babytime! - Infants and crawlers with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs and fingerplays. TR

Wonderful Walkers - Walkers - 24 months with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 18, 10:45am - 11:15am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. TR

Halloween Mugs - Ages 10 and older

Fri, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad,Training Lab

Use a sublimation printer and mug press to create a personalized mug. R

This event is full

Rescheduled

Monster Mash Costume Party

Fri, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

New date Thursday, October 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library

Join us for refreshments, dancing, activities and a chance to socialize while enjoying Halloween and 80s themed music, performed by the Jolly Ringwalds. R

Super Saturday: Getting Excited About Science - Family-friendly performance

Sat, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Ages 5 and older with a caregiver. Dramatic demonstrations, easy to see equipment, humor, and audience participation will be sure to entertain and inspire the next generation of scientists. TR

Experience Diwali

Sun, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm

Offsite - Offsite

Offsite location.

No Bad Art Night - Grades K-5

Mon, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

There's no such thing as bad art. Hang out, make a masterpiece using a variety of supplies, and have a couple of snacks while you're at it. Dress to get messy. R

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Cameo Crafts: Paper Pumpkin Lanterns - Ages 12 and older

Mon, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Use the Silhouette Cameo to design and cut pieces to build a paper pumpkin lantern. Basic computer skills are required. R

This event is full

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. TR

Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - West with Giraffes by Lyndah Rutledge

Tue, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins September 10. Woodrow Wilson Nickel, feels his life ebbing away. When he learns giraffes are going extinct, he recalls an unforgettable experience. R

This event is full

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Oct 22, 10:45am - 11:15am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Explore the world around us with stories, rhymes and lots of music and movement. Limit: 15. Free tickets distributed 30 minutes before the program. TR

Paint and Steep Tea - Reserved for Adult Indian Trails Library cardholders only

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Join us for a monthly painting program with teaching artist Susie Speck. Each session will offer a different painting that will surprise you when you arrive. R

This event is full

El Estres y tu Salud

Tue, Oct 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Explore causas del estres, como impacta su salud, y que tecnicas puede implementar para manejar el estres en su vida. R.

Stress and Your Health

Tue, Oct 22, 3:15pm - 4:15pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Explore what causes stress, how it impacts your health, and what can be done to manage stress in your life. R.

Family Lego® Club - Ages 5 and older with a caregiver

Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. Check out our Padlet or share what you?ve made at home, and we?ll display it online for others to see. TR

Dungeons And Dragons - Grades 6-12

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

If you?re an expert or just starting out, join us for some D&D. Bring your own character sheet or pick up a pre-made one at the door. R

Illinois Libraries Present: Jason Reynolds - Virtual-Live Zoom Program

Tue, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite - Offsite

Welcome Jason Reynolds, #1 New York Times bestselling author, advocate, mentor, and 2020-2022 National Ambassador for Young People's Literature. Virtual program offered at libraries across Illinois. R

Wed, Oct 23, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program.

Chess Club - Grades K-3

Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. R

This event is full

Paint and Steep Tea - Reserved for Adult Indian Trails Library cardholders only

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device or thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more.

This event is full

Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Join us for a monthly painting program with teaching artist Susie Speck. Each session will offer a different painting that will surprise you when you arrive.

This event is full

Chess Club - Grades 4-8

Wed, Oct 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Discover chess moves, strategies, and checkmate techniques with National Chess Master Arjun Vishnuvardhan of Glenview Chess. All experience levels welcome. R

This event is full

Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office

Wed, Oct 23, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device or thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more.

Thu, Oct 24, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Lobby

Neighborhood Office Hours is back and ready to help 10th district constituents access local resources and services in community centers across the 10th district.

Versiti Blood Drive

Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Help combat the blood shortage in Illinois. Donate blood through the Versiti Blood Center of Illinois at the library. Registration is recommended. Walk-ins will be taken if time slots are available.

Memory Cafe - OFFSITE - Buffalo Grove Alcott Center

Thu, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Offsite

If you or a loved one are experiencing memory loss, you are invited to join us for activities and socialization at Memory Cafe meetings at the Alcott Center in Buffalo Grove. R

Halloween Perler Beads - Grades 3-6

Thu, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Enjoy the magic of crafting with this BOO It Yourself project. Take colorful beads and transform them into Halloween magnets or keychains. R

This event is full

Succulent Plant Box - Grades 9-12

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Create a box disguised as a felt succulent plant. R

Monster Mash Costume Party

Thu, Oct 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Join us for refreshments, dancing, activities and a chance to socialize while enjoying Halloween and 80s themed music, performed by the Jolly Ringwalds. R

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 25, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Start your day with books, rhymes and songs. TR

Preschool Storytime - Ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Fri, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Boost early literacy skills with books, movement and songs. TR

Alebrije Painting - Ages 12 and older

Fri, Oct 25, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Instructor Yolanda Prado will present the Mexican folk tradition of alebrije followed by an opportunity for attendees to paint a 3D printed alebrije. R

This event is full

Sew New: The Basics - Ages 18 and older

Fri, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Learn to use a Janome Magnolia 7330 sewing machine and acquire basic sewing skills. R

This event is full

Diamond Painting Coaster | At The Branch - Ages 12 and older

Fri, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Prospect Heights Branch - Branch

Try a popular craft hobby, diamond painting, which is a mix between paint by numbers and cross stitch. Apply tiny resin diamonds to an adhesive coaster to create shimmering diamond art. TRB

Alebrije Painting - Ages 12 and older

Fri, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Instructor Yolanda Prado will present the Mexican folk tradition of alebrije followed by an opportunity for attendees to paint a 3D printed alebrije. R

This event is full

St. Louis Ragtime

Sun, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Cherry and Jerry explain and perform various works of ragtime that came out of St. Louis during the height of the music's popularity. R

Scary Stories to Draw in the Dark - Grades 4-5

Mon, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Create a spooky monster, ghost or ghoul using pencils and watercolors. Draw inspiration from Stephen Gammell's illustrations in Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark. R

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

Mon, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Join this informal group in a collaborative setting to explore library databases, research your family tree and connect with other enthusiasts and skilled staff. R

Day of the Dead Offrenda - Tuesday, October 29 - Sunday, November 3

Tue, Oct 29, All day

Main Library - Lobby

Honor loved ones who have passed away with our community altar. NR

Ofrendas for Día De Los Muertos: Honoring Your Ancestors

Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Ages 11 and older. Learn about altars, or ofrendas, made for loved ones that have passed away. Create a one-of-a-kind mixed media craft piece that can be taken home to add to your own ofrenda. R

High School Book Club | Grades 9-12 - Lying in the Deep by Diana Urban

Tue, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Registration and book pickup begins August 26 at the Youth Services Desk. R

This event is full

Cooking 101: Apple Crisp - Grades 6-8

Wed, Oct 30, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program.

Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Receive a recipe card case at your first Cooking 101 program and a new recipe card at each future program to recreate treats on your own. R

Making a Resume with Word

Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Learn the features in Microsoft Word that can be used to make and format a resume. Note: This class will not offer advice on the contents of a resume. R

This event is full

Fall Watercolor Wreath - Reserved for Adult Indian Trails Library cardholders only

Wed, Oct 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Learn to paint floral elements in watercolor with Audrey Ra of Audrey Ra Design. Practice basic techniques and arrange floral elements into a beautiful wreath.

This event is full

Spooktacular Storytime - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Thu, Oct 31, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Start your Halloween festivities with a short storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. TR

Spooktacular Storytime - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Thu, Oct 31, 11:00am - 11:45am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Start your Halloween festivities with a short storytime, craft and game. Costumes encouraged but not necessary. TR

Diwali

Fri, Nov 01, All day

Main Library

Diwali

Adult Subscription Bag - Science Fiction Theme

Fri, Nov 01, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Main Library

Enjoy a customized subscription bag that includes 2 books and themed goodies. Our theme will focus on science fiction books. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Craft for The Day of The Dead | At the Branch | All Ages - Manualidad para el Día de Muertos

Fri, Nov 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Prospect Heights Branch - Branch

Participate in a Mexican tradition by decorating a mini piñata. Enjoy hot chocolate and traditional bread called pan de muerto. Decore una mini piñata, disfrute chocolate caliente y pan de muerto. NR

Day of the Dead Community Cafe

Fri, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lobby,Youth Activity Room

Drop in and meet the Wheeling Police Social Service Division for a cup of hot chocolate and conversation. Get to know local resources available to you. NR

Foundation Used Book Sale - Lake Cook Room

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Hosted by the Foundation for the Indian Trails Library. All proceeds benefit the library. Enter the sale through the library. Due to limited space, the use of ISBN scanners is only allowed 12-2 pm.

Harper College's Back Porch Revue

Sun, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Harper College's Back Porch Revue explores Americana music from the late 19th to mid-20th Centuries: blues and country, old time, folk, gospel and more. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Volunteer Kits - Grades 9-12 - High School

Mon, Nov 04, 9:00am - 9:00pm

Main Library

Bag pickup: 9 am-9 pm Complete and return a volunteer craft kit by the end of the month to count towards one hour of community service. Pick up and drop off at the Youth Service Desk. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Stitch Together Meet-Up - Ages 18 and older

Mon, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

If your craft of choice uses needles or hooks, this group is for you. Bring your knit, crochet, embroidery or cross stitch projects already in progress to work and chat with others. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Bookworms Book Club | Grades 4-5 - Amulet: The Stonekeeper by Kazu Kibuishi

Mon, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Book pickup between October 7-28 at the Youth Desk.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Eggstronaut Blast Off - Grades K-3

Mon, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Put your aerospace engineering skills to the test to see if you can create a rocket to protect your eggstronaut. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Watercolor Fall Landscape - Ages 18 and older

Mon, Nov 04, 4:15pm - 4:45pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Have a basic question about your device and thinking of trying Cloud Library, Hoopla or another library app? Talk to library staff about these topics and more. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Paint a colorful autumn landscape using watercolors. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Alimentación Consciente

Mon, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

New date Monday, December 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library

Descrube las practicas de alimentacion consciente y sus beneficios. Llevate a casa consejos sobre como puedes usar la alimentacion consciente a diario para mejorar tu salud. R

Intro to Excel

Mon, Nov 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Learn to create a basic spreadsheet using some of the most important tools in Excel. Intended for beginners and those who have not used Microsoft Excel. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Rescheduled

Mindful Eating

Mon, Nov 04, 7:15pm - 8:15pm

New date Monday, December 16, 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Main Library

Discover mindful eating practices and their benefits. Take home tips on how you can use mindful eating daily to improve your health. Participate in a mindful eating exercise. R

Pendulum Painting - Grades 6-8

Tue, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Take a swing at a new art style by creating a unique painting by using a pendulum. Dress to get messy. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Spanish Conversation Practice | At the Branch - Drop-In All Ages

Tue, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Prospect Heights Branch - Branch

Informal Spanish conversation session to practice and improve your speaking skills by talking to native Spanish speaking library staff. New conversation topics each session. NR

Writers Workshop

Tue, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 8:45pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Share your work with others in a supportive atmosphere at this monthly community writers group led by author Ginnie Foley. NR

Simplify Your Spending and Saving Strategies

Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Bill Donahue, Financial Advisor at Edward Jones, will highlight the basics of budgeting and the importance of managing credit and debt. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Knitting for Beginners - Ages 14 and older

Wed, Nov 06, 9:00am - 12:15pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

District 214 Read to Learn Adult Literacy Program.

Wed, Nov 06, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Learn to knit and purl while making a fun cup sleeve to keep or gift. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Stop Motion Basics - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Learn the fundamentals of armature-based stop motion animation in this hands-on experience. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Jewelry Making Extravaganza - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library

Learn jewelry making techniques using our collection of beads and jewelry supplies to create a unique piece to take home. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 06, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Patrick Twardak, CFP®, CIMA®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss financial planning. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 06, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Patrick Twardak, CFP®, CIMA®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss financial planning. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Patrick Twardak, CFP®, CIMA®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss financial planning. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office

Wed, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Study Room F

Meet Edward Jones financial advisor, Patrick Twardak, CFP®, CIMA®, for a 30-minute, 1-1 appointment to discuss financial planning. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Library Board Workshop

Wed, Nov 06, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

The Board of Trustees meet for its monthly workshop and planning session. This meeting is open to the public. The agenda is posted two days prior to the meeting.

Thu, Nov 07, 9:30am - 1:00pm

Main Library - Lobby

Neighborhood Office Hours is back and ready to help 10th district constituents access local resources and services in community centers across the 10th district.

Village of Wheeling Social Workers at the Library - See staff on second floor

Thu, Nov 07, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Main Library

Social workers from the Village of Wheeling will be present on the second floor for private meetings with members on the first and third Thursdays of the month in a designated study room. NR

The History of Elvis

Thu, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Lecturer Gary Wenstrup will present on Elvis Presley, his music, personality and life. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Paper Crafting Happy Hour - Ages 12 and older

Thu, Nov 07, 3:00pm - 6:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Explore crafting tools like the Sizzix die cutter and embosser, sticker maker, stamp pads and punches. Enhance your projects or find a new tool during this open crafting session. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Bilingual Storytime en Espanol: Salta para Cuentos - Ages 3-7 with a caregiver

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Un cuento muy especial en español e inglés que incluye historias, música y actividades. TR A very special storytime in both Spanish and English including stories, music, and activities. TR

Overcoming Imposter Syndrome

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Live Virtual program. Gail Meriel, an award-winning global motivational speaker and author, will present on the different types of imposter syndrome. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Taste Test: Pumpkin Spice Edition - Grades 9-12

Thu, Nov 07, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

These days there is pumpkin spice flavored everything. Try a bunch in this fun festive program. R

Registration opens Tuesday, October 15 2024 at 9:00am

Babytime! - Infants and crawlers with a caregiver

Fri, Nov 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs and fingerplays. TR

Wonderful Walkers - Walkers - 24 months with a caregiver

Fri, Nov 08, 10:45am - 11:15am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. TR

Paper Glider with Craftsy - Ages 12 and older

Fri, Nov 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Make a cool boomerang paper glider with Craft & Hobby/Craftsy, a video library of tutorials for DIY creators. Learn how to navigate this resource. R

All Aboard - Ages 3 and older with a caregiver

Fri, Nov 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Make and decorate a cardboard train car before settling in for a short movie with a snack. TR