Event List

In celebration of the winter holiday we will be making poinsettia brooches. 

April Gibson who is a writer poet and professor, will read briefly from her book and discuss her life's challenges and accomplishments with the participants, allowing some time for...

Celebrate the season with a cozy winter-themed family movie showing! Enjoy a heartwarming film while sipping on hot cocoa. Families can bring blankets and settle in for a fun and r...

Santa Claus is coming to Fretz Park Branch! Santa will be here taking photos with our patrons, so grab your favorite sweater and smile!

 Free Citizenship preparation classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de ciudadanía gratis. Todos son bien...

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

 Craft a frosted luminary as we celebrate the changing of the seasons and the upcoming holidays. Learn about how luminaries are used around the world in various celebrations. ...

Embark on a cultural journey to explore and celebrate diverse holidays from different countries while creating a variety of simple crafts indicative of each holiday. This interacti...

Celebrate your heritage and learn more about the resources DPL offers to research your history and make your own custom scrapbook page to take home.  

Free English classes. All are welcome. No library card or I.D. required. Register in-person during class.  Clases de inglés gratis. Todos son bienvenidos. ...

Fiber arts are fun for all ages! Stop by to practice your crochet, knitting, weaving, embroidery, or whatever other fiber arts activity you'd like in the company of a group of like...

In this workshop led by expert artist and teacher VET, we will explore the versatility of working with fusible web. This no-sew method of bonding fabric uses heat to allow for simp...

Watch a fun movie every Saturday afternoon here at the library!   Note: times, room, and films are subject to change.

You are invited to an exciting experience! Enjoy painting, friends, and a good time! Registrants receive a painting kit to be picked up at the Polk Wisdom Branch. If you d...

Come join the Park Forest Regulars as we enjoy the monthly Game Day!

Led by a representative from Carrollton League of Writers, we'll meet once a month to discuss the writing process, share tips, and be in community with fellow writers. Seeking feed...

Patrons will paint wooden village house ornaments that will then be displayed in the library for families to find their winter village house

Bring the family for a free afternoon movie!

Want to learn how to play your favorite instrument? Get started with FREE weekly classes taught by our top-notch instructors at your local library! Classes are 45 minutes and co...

Stories, songs and rhymes in Spanish to get ready to read! Suggested ages: 6 years old and under ¡Cuentos, canciones y rímas en español para niños que quieren leer! Para edades ...

Enjoy a local brew as we discuss Gabrielle Zevin's Tomorrow, Tomorrow, Tomorrow. Here is a Super Summary summary:  In this exhilarating novel, two friends–often in lov...

Looking for assistance setting up your resume? Unfamiliar with using a computer and want help creating an email? Then schedule for a 1 Hour One-on-One Career Launch Pad training se...