Name: Save on Home Energy
Start: 2026-04-30T19:00
End: 2026-04-30T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Main Library

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Save on Home Energy

Ahorra en energia para el hogar

2026-04-30 19:00:00 2026-04-30 20:00:00 America/Chicago Save on Home Energy Citizens Utility Board staff invites you to learn about your utility bills. They will help you better understand your gas/electricity bill, avoid scams, and take advantage of helpful, free programs. R Main Library - Cook Room

Thursday, April 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-30 19:00:00 2026-04-30 20:00:00 America/Chicago Save on Home Energy Citizens Utility Board staff invites you to learn about your utility bills. They will help you better understand your gas/electricity bill, avoid scams, and take advantage of helpful, free programs. R Main Library - Cook Room

Main Library

Cook Room

Citizens Utility Board staff invites you to learn about your utility bills. They will help you better understand your gas/electricity bill, avoid scams, and take advantage of helpful, free programs. R

El Citizens Utility Board los invita para aprender sobre sus facturas de servicios públicos. Esta sesión le ayudará a entender mejor su factura de gas/electricidad, evitar estafas, y aprovechar programas útiles (y gratuitos) para ahorrar energía y dinero.

Money Goals Month is a month-long library wide initiative promoting relevant techniques and goals for financial education, including budgeting and planning.

R = Registration required.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Business & Career | Adult |

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Paperback Pals Book Club | Grades 2-3 - How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Youth Activity Room

Book pickup April 8-May 6 at the Youth Services Desk. Hiccup Horrendous Haddock III tries to pass the important initiation test of his Viking clan by catching and training a dragon. R

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Jewelry Making Extravaganza - Ages 12 and older

Wed, May 13, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Launch Pad

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

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Skill Stations - Ages 2-5 with a caregiver

Wed, May 13, 6:00pm - 6:45pm

Cook Room

Explore different forms of play and build motor skills at this self-paced program. Dress to get messy. Sensory accomodations available. TR

Mental Health Tools in Your Phone

Wed, May 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Training Lab

Learn about built-in tools and downloadable apps in your smartphone that can support your mental health. R

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

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:00am

Lake Cook Room

Drop in for unstructured playtime. Enjoy coffee, a sweet treat and conversation while the little ones socialize and play. Join and leave at your convenience. NR

Office Hours with State Senator Julie Morrison's Staff - A visit from your state senator's office

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

Lobby

A staff member from State Senator Julie Morrison's office will be present to engage with the community and welcome your insights on issues related to the state of Illinois.

Office Hours w Cook Co Commissioner Scott Britton's Office - A visit with Commissioner Britton's staff

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 11:30am

Lobby 2

A representative is present to engage with the community, share important information relevant to residents.

The History of Jewish Comfort Foods: The Dairy Edition

Thu, May 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Lake Cook Room

Join Jewish food enthusiast and children’s book author Arianna Brooks for a celebration of dairy. Learn about kugel, blintzes and the Jewish influence on cream cheese. Ice cream will be served. R

Art Explorers: Takashi Murakami - Grades K-2

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Youth Activity Room

Explore the art of Japanese creator Takashi Murakami and create your own masterpiece. Dress to get messy. R

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Antique Appraisal - Old Coins, Currency, and Gold or Silver Jewelry

Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Cook Room

What are your old coins, currency and gold or silver jewelry worth? Dave Ekstrom, an American Numismatic Association member, presents on coin values and appraisals. R

This event is full

Diamond Art - Grades 9-12

Thu, May 14, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Lake Room

Create sparkling artwork by placing colorful resin “diamonds” onto adhesive designs in this relaxing, hands-on diamond art program. R

Office Hours w/ IL State Treasurer Michael Frerich's Office

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Lobby

A representative is present to share information on programs like Bright Start and ICash. The goal is to make timely Treasurer's Office information available and to quickly access the latest news.

Office Hours w/ The Illinois Attorney General Office - A visit with a community outreach liaison

Fri, May 15, 9:30am - 12:00pm

Lobby 2

A representative is present to engage with the community, share important information to help prevent consumer fraud and identity theft, protect individual rights and advocate for Illinois residents.

Target Resume Workshop

Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am

Lake Room

Employment specialists from Business and Career Services, Inc. will lead a workshop on updating your resume for success. R

Anime Drawing - Ages 10 and older

Fri, May 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Lake Room

Learn to draw Anime with an instructor from the Japanese Cultural Center. R

This event is full

Mindful Creativity - Ages 14 and older

Fri, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Cook Room

Practice mindfulness techniques and give yourself freedom to create. We'll try different techniques and creative activities to relax and calm our inner critics. TR

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Mon, May 11	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, May 12	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, May 13	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, May 14	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, May 15	9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, May 16	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17	12:00PM to 5:00PM

Save on Home Energy

Ahorra en energia para el hogar

Thursday, April 307:00pm - 8:00pm

Main Library

Main Library

Upcoming Events

Thursday, April 30
7:00pm - 8:00pm