This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Spanish Class Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm White Rock Hills - Auditorium at White Rock Hills Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class! This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Spanish Class 6:30pm–7:30pm White Rock Hills - Auditorium Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch Room: White Rock Hills - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Is Duolingo not cutting it anymore? Try our in-person Spanish class! This program is sponsored by the White Rock Hills Library Friends.
This event is in the "Family" group Book Character Shadow Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/21 - 1/28 Hampton-Illinois - In Library at Hampton-Illinois Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Family Help the book characters find their shadows! They're hiding all around the library. Can you find them all?There are two scavenger hunts:1. Picture Book Characters2. Chapter Book Characters View Details This event is in the "Family" group Jan 21 - 28 2026 Book Character Shadow Scavenger Hunt All Day 1/21–1/28 Hampton-Illinois - In Library Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch Room: Hampton-Illinois - In Library Age Group: Family Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Help the book characters find their shadows! They're hiding all around the library. Can you find them all?There are two scavenger hunts:1. Picture Book Characters2. Chapter Book Characters
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Fun O'Clock Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Who says all the fun happens after hours? Fun O'clock is our new once-a-month afternoon program designed for anyone who can’t make it to evening or weekend events! View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Fun O'Clock 1:00pm–2:00pm Oak Lawn - Auditorium Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Who says all the fun happens after hours? Fun O'clock is our new once-a-month afternoon program designed for anyone who can’t make it to evening or weekend events!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Interlibrary Loan for Genealogists Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Interlibrary Loan for Genealogists 2:00pm–3:00pm Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library Room: Central Library - In Library (8th Floor) Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Registration Required Event Details: Discover how to expand your family history research beyond your local library!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Bob Ross Paint-A-Long Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:45pm Skyline - Classroom at Skyline Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week. Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Bob Ross Paint-A-Long 3:30pm–4:45pm Skyline - Classroom Library Branch: Skyline Branch Room: Skyline - Classroom Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Registration Required Event Details: Embrace your inner artist through the instruction of a new Bob Ross "The Joy of Painting" episode every other week.
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Boardgames! Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Highland Hills - Classroom B at Highland Hills Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy. View Details This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Boardgames! 4:00pm–4:45pm Highland Hills - Classroom B Library Branch: Highland Hills Branch Room: Highland Hills - Classroom B Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: It’s game time at the library! Join us for Boardgames!, where kids can enjoy a variety of classic and new board games with friends. From strategy games to silly favorites, there’s something for everyone to play and enjoy.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group American Mah Jongg Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) 🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed American Mah Jongg 4:00pm–6:00pm Preston Royal - Auditorium Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: 🀄Meet new friends and discover the addiction of the game of Mah Jongg.🀄These sessions will be open-play with no instructors and you must bring your own set.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Painting (Without A Brush) Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 at Lochwood Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush! View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Painting (Without A Brush) 6:00pm–7:30pm Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 Library Branch: Lochwood Branch Room: Lochwood - Classroom 1 & 2 Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Create your very own work of art in a painting workshop. There is just one catch: no brush!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Acoustic Jam at the Library Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Acoustic Jam at the Library 6:00pm–7:45pm Timberglen - Auditorium Library Branch: Timberglen Branch Room: Timberglen - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Adult Acoustic Guitar Jam. Come out and bring your acoustic guitar or acoustic instrument. We will be learning songs and arrangements, and having a great time.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Great Books Book Club Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm Park Forest - Auditorium at Park Forest Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Great Books Book Club 6:30pm–8:00pm Park Forest - Auditorium Library Branch: Park Forest Branch Room: Park Forest - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Read the greatest books in history and share your thoughts with fellow classic enthusiasts. Please have read the selection before the Book Club meeting. This meeting's selection is
This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group Chess Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 3:15pm - 4:15pm Fretz Park - Black Box Theater at Fretz Park Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17) Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Chess Club! View Details This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Chess Club 3:15pm–4:15pm Fretz Park - Black Box Theater Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch Room: Fretz Park - Black Box Theater Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Are you interested in learning how to play chess? Are you already a master looking for some new competition? All skill levels are welcome at our new Chess Club!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Afterschool STEAM - Snowball Fight! Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations! View Details This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Afterschool STEAM - Snowball Fight! 4:30pm–5:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Come have fun and get creative with some fun after-school STEAM crafts while getting to make new friends. All materials will be provided and you can take home your creations!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Kids Stem Program Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area at Martin Luther King, Jr. Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11! View Details This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Kids Stem Program 5:00pm–6:00pm Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr. Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Children's area Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Ignite your child's curiosity with our hands-on STEM program designed for kids ages 6–11!
This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Swan Strings Guitar Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible. View Details This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Swan Strings Guitar 5:30pm–6:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. Great for ages 8 - 18. For the best learning experience, students should try to attend as many sessions as possible.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 5:45pm - 7:45pm Timberglen - Auditorium at Timberglen Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons- View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Dungeons and Dragons 5:45pm–7:45pm Timberglen - Auditorium Library Branch: Timberglen Branch Room: Timberglen - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Learn to play Dungeons and Dragons-
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Forest Green Book Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium at Forest Green Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Forest Green Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium Library Branch: Forest Green Branch Room: Forest Green - Karen Blumenthal Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Registration Required Event Details: Connect with fellow book lovers to read and discuss popular books available at your local library!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Spanish Learners Conversation Table Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Dallas West - In Library at Dallas West Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Spanish Learners Conversation Table 6:00pm–7:00pm Dallas West - In Library Library Branch: Dallas West Branch Room: Dallas West - In Library Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Practice your Spanish conversational skills at this casual weekly meetup.This program is open to Spanish language learners of all levels.
This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Paint Me Like... Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+) Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!January's theme is Frosted Faces View Details This event is in the "Family" group This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Paint Me Like... 6:00pm–7:30pm Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Bishop Larry Mcgriff Auditorium Age Group: Family, School Age (ages 6-12), Teen (ages 13-17), Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Come paint a portrait with a twist! Can be of a stranger or a friend! It might look amazing… or absolutely wild either way, it’ll be fun!January's theme is Frosted Faces
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group What’s Cooking? With Miss Yari Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Journey around the world with Miss Yari in this cooking series! Each month we will explore a different dish from a different part of the world. Registration is required, so make sure you sign up for each one you want to attend! Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu What’s Cooking? With Miss Yari 6:00pm–7:30pm Lakewood - Auditorium Library Branch: Lakewood Branch Room: Lakewood - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Registration Required Event Details: Journey around the world with Miss Yari in this cooking series! Each month we will explore a different dish from a different part of the world. Registration is required, so make sure you sign up for each one you want to attend!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Fretz Park Book Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Fretz Park - Classroom 1 at Fretz Park Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read! View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Fretz Park Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm Fretz Park - Classroom 1 Library Branch: Fretz Park Branch Room: Fretz Park - Classroom 1 Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Looking to expand your reading repertoire? Look no further than the Fretz Park Book Club!Enjoy a thoughtful discussion with your peers as we dive into the intricacies of each month's read!
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult) Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater at Pleasant Grove Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. . View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu Swan Strings Guitar Classes (Adult) 6:30pm–7:30pm Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Library Branch: Pleasant Grove Branch Room: Pleasant Grove - Black Box Theater Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Each class features beginner level instructions in guitar by an experienced instructor. Instruments provided. .
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group White Rock Hills Book Club Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm White Rock Hills - Classroom A at White Rock Hills Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors Age Group: Adult (18+) Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres! Novel List TBD on our December 11, 2025 Book Club Date. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 22 2026 Thu White Rock Hills Book Club 6:30pm–7:30pm White Rock Hills - Classroom A Library Branch: White Rock Hills Branch Room: White Rock Hills - Classroom A Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature, Seniors Event Details: Join us for a monthly book discussion- this year we're expanding our boundaries and trying new genres! Novel List TBD on our December 11, 2025 Book Club Date.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Color Me Calm Friday, January 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A at Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri Color Me Calm 11:00am–12:00pm Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A Library Branch: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest Branch Room: Paul Laurence Dunbar Lancaster-Kiest - Classroom A Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: Join us for an hour of fun as we color our stress away. We will provide the coloring sheets and supplies, but feel free to bring you own.
This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up Friday, January 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Age Group: Adult (18+) 🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn. View Details This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group Jan 23 2026 Fri PURLS Fiber Arts Meet-up 1:00pm–3:00pm Preston Royal - Auditorium Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium Age Group: Adult (18+) Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature Event Details: 🧶Knit with us at this weekly craft meet-up for adults.🧶Don't know how? Knot a problem! Needles, yarn and help are all provided for beginners who want to learn.