Family Movie: Frozen 2

Wed, Dec 04, 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

This event is full

Wed, Dec 04, 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

Wed, Dec 04, 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

Pastry Slam

Wed, Dec 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Enjoy pastries while sharing poetry and prose. You can bring in your original works, your favorite published pieces or select from pre-printed pages provided by the library R

This event is full

Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office

Wed, Dec 04, 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

Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 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

Windy City on the Air: Chicago and the Golden Age of Radio

Thu, Dec 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Presenter Steve Darnall explores Chicago's contributions to radio, including soap operas, juvenile adventure serials, early morning radio shows and local legends that became national sensations. R

Knitting for Beginners - Grades 4-8

Thu, Dec 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

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

This event is full

Night Owls - Ages 3-7 with a caregiver

Thu, Dec 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Not quite ready for bed? Relax with stories, songs and literacy activities. TR

AI Basics

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Learn about the capabilities and limitations of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini, and more. R

This event is full

Water Bead Lamps - Grades 9-12

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Make this elegant and easy lamp to brighten up your winter season. R

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

Thu, Dec 05, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Main Library - Cook 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. R

This event is full

Babytime! - Infants and crawlers with a caregiver

Fri, Dec 06, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs and fingerplays. TR

Wonderful Walkers - Walkers - 24 months with a caregiver

Fri, Dec 06, 10:45am - 11:15am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Stories, songs, fingerplays and movement activities. TR

Sew Warm: Colorblock Cowl - Ages 11 and older

Fri, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

Sew a custom-made fleece cowl to stay cozy this winter. R

This event is full

Family Craft Fridays | At The Branch - All ages

Fri, Dec 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Prospect Heights Branch - Branch

Create unique seasonal and theme-based projects. Materials provided. While supplies last. NR

Puzzle Exchange

Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Bring your used, well-loved puzzles (no missing pieces) to trade with other puzzle enthusiasts. Puzzles may by dropped off outside the Lake Room starting at 10 am. The exchange will begin at 11 am. NR

One Book, One Community Open House

Sun, Dec 08, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Main Library - Lobby

Kick off this year's One Book, One Community by receiving your copy of The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff, registering for programs and enjoying music and treats. NR

Sun, Dec 08, 12:15pm - 1:15pm

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

Sun, Dec 08, 1:15pm - 2:15pm

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

Sun, Dec 08, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

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

This event is full

K9 Reading Buddies - Grades 1-5

Sun, Dec 08, 2:15pm - 3:15pm

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

Mon, Dec 09, 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.

Winter Theme Phone Stands - Ages 12 to 18

Mon, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Import winter-themed images into Inkscape to laser engrave a custom phone stand. R

This event is full

Reference Solutions for Small Businesses

Mon, Dec 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Zoom

Live Zoom program. Bill Carlson, Customer Success Manager for Reference Solutions, will showcase the valuable information found on the library's database Reference Solutions. R

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Dec 10, 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 - The Wager by David Grann

Tue, Dec 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Lake Room

Registration and book pickup begins November 12. This book tells the story of doomed 18th-century British naval warship the Wager, exploring the relationship between personal stories and history. R

This event is full

Noisy Time - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Tue, Dec 10, 10:45am - 11:15am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

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

Paper Crafting Happy Hour - Ages 14 and older

Tue, Dec 10, 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

This event is full

Cameo Craft - Winter Shadow Box - Ages 12 and older

Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Use the Silhouette Cameo to create a wintery shadow box out of paper. Basic computer skills are required. R

This event is full

Illinois Libraries Present: The Magic of Raina Telgemeier - Virtual-Live Zoom Program

Tue, Dec 10, 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

Anime Club - Grades 6-12

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Watch anime, vote on what to watch next time and make new friends. R

Tue, Dec 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Offsite - Offsite

Raina Telgemeier is the author and illustrator of the graphic novels Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts, and Guts, all #1 New York Times bestsellers. R

Tue, Dec 10, 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

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 11, 12:00pm - 12:30pm

Main Library

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

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 11, 12:30pm - 1:00pm

Main Library

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

Cancelled

Wed, Dec 11, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Main Library

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

Cancelled

Jewelry Making Extravaganza - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Dec 11, 1:30pm - 2:00pm

Main Library

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

Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Launch Pad

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

This event is full

Chess Club - Grades K-3

Wed, Dec 11, 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

C.S.I. Book Club - How Far the Light Reaches by Sabrina Imbler

Wed, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Book pickup begins Wednesday, November 6 in The Launch Pad. Ages 18 and older. Sabrina Imbler profiles ten of the ocean's strangest creatures, drawing connections between their lives and ours. R

This event is full

Chess Club - Grades 4-8

Wed, Dec 11, 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

Microsoft PowerPoint

Wed, Dec 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Learn the basics of Microsoft PowerPoint by adding slides, creating transitions, templates and more. R

Chat & Play Cafe - Ages birth - 24 months with a caregiver

Thu, Dec 12, 9:30am - 11:00am

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Join unstructured playtime for you and baby. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. The new format allows you to join and leave at your convenience. NR

Yoga

Thu, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Vidya Nahar of Vyayam will speak about the benefits and history of yoga, then lead a yoga class for all levels of participant experience. R

Gift Wrapping Session - Ages 14 and older

Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Join us for an evening of merriment and gift wrapping. R

High School Book Club | Grades 9-12 - A Door in the Dark by Scott Reintgen

Thu, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Book pick up and registration begins October 10 at the Youth Services Desk. Fantasy thriller follows six teenage wizards as they fight to make it home alive. R

Baig of Tricks Trivia Game

Fri, Dec 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Join Baig of Tricks for a fun winter-themed trivia game. R

Toddler Storytime - Ages 2-3 with a caregiver

Fri, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

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

Cameo Craft - Winter Shadow Box - Ages 12 and older

Fri, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Training Lab

Use the Silhouette Cameo to create a wintery shadow box out of paper. Basic computer skills are required. R

This event is full

After Hours Finals Night Study Session - Grades 9-12

Sat, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

The library closes at 5 pm to the general public. Extended hours are for high school students only. NR

Princess Di: Gone But Still Kicking

Sun, Dec 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Jillann Gabrielle speaks as Princess Diana, haunting the halls of Kensington Palace decades after her death in 1997. Diana plays the piano, sings and dances as she talks about her life. R

Final Night Study Session - Grades 9-12

Sun, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

The library closes at 5 pm to the general public. Extended hours are for high school students only. NR

New Year's Celebration Kit - Ages 3 and older

Mon, Dec 16, All day

Main Library

Prerecorded video. 3...2...1... Ready for New Year's fun! Pick up your craft kit at the Youth Services Desk between December 16-30. Watch the program video for projects and a special countdown. R

This event is full

Movie Matinee: A Million Miles Away (2023)

Mon, Dec 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

A biopic about Jose Hernandez and his path from a farm worker to becoming an engineer and an astronaut. A tale of perseverance, community and sacrifice to accomplish a seemingly impossible dream. R

Waterless Snow Globes - Grades K-5

Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Get inspired by the wintery season and create your own snow globe?without the water. R

This event is full

Alimentación Consciente

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Main Library - Cook Room

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

Genealogy Interest Group Meeting

Mon, Dec 16, 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

Mindful Eating

Mon, Dec 16, 7:15pm - 8:15pm

Main Library - Cook Room

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

Leadership Team Meeting

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Main Library - Lake Room

Leadership team

Dance Party! - Ages 2-6 with a caregiver

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Bring your best dance moves to this storytime full of our favorite songs. TR

Rise & Read Morning Book Discussion - The Wager by David Grann

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Main Library - Cook Room

Registration and book pickup begins November 12. This book tells the story of doomed 18th-century British naval warship the Wager, exploring the relationship between personal stories and history. R

This event is full

Dance Party! - Ages 2-6 with a caregiver

Tue, Dec 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Bring your best dance moves to this storytime full of our favorite songs. TR

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

Tue, Dec 17, 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

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

Tue, Dec 17, 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

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

Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Main Library - Cook Room

Bring your imagination and create with Legos. TR

Candy Architects - Grades 6-8

Wed, Dec 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Main Library - Youth Activity Room

Work on your own candy creation, whether a traditional house or something unique. R

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

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library - Cook 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

Stitch Together Meet-Up - Ages 12 and older

Wed, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

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

This event is full

Wed, Dec 18, 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

Office Hours with Congressman Brad Schneider's Office

Wed, Dec 18, 7:00pm - 7:45pm

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

This event is full

Library Board Meeting

Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 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: Little Chefs - Ages 3-5 with a caregiver

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

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

Thu, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:45am

Main Library - Lake Cook Room

Stir up some fun with storytime followed by hands-on cooking of a related recipe.