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Spanish Class

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

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 "Adult (18+)" group

Soul Food Series

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2 at Martin Luther King, Jr.
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

In honor of Black History Month, we will present cooking demonstrations of Soul Food, Creole Food, and other food relevant to Black history and culture.

Library Branch: Martin Luther King, Jr.
Room: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Classroom 1 & 2
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

In honor of Black History Month, we will present cooking demonstrations of Soul Food, Creole Food, and other food relevant to Black history and culture.

This event is in the "Family" group

Voice Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Family" group

Violin Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest

Wednesday, February 4, 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+)

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your

Registration Required
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:

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Basic Genealogy Research using HeritageQuest

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Preston Royal - Auditorium at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

HeritageQuest® Online, powered by Ancestry.com, is an American genealogy database with primary sources, local and family histories, research guides, interactive census maps, and much more.  Available with your

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Read to Nellie

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Preston Royal - Children's Area at Preston Royal Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

Library Branch: Preston Royal Branch
Room: Preston Royal - Children's Area
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

📖🐕‍🦺Practice your reading skills🐕‍🦺📖

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Bob Ross Paint-A-Long

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

Registration Required
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, February 4, 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.

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 "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B at Hampton-Illinois Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: Hampton-Illinois Branch
Room: Hampton-Illinois - Classroom A & B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "School Age (ages 6-12)" group

Chess Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Vickery Park - Conference Room C at Vickery Park Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
School Age (ages 6-12)

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

Library Branch: Vickery Park Branch
Room: Vickery Park - Conference Room C
Age Group: School Age (ages 6-12)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Stop by the Vickery Park Branch Library every Wednesday @ 4 pm to learn the rules and strategies of chess!

This program is suitable for kids ages 7 and up and welcome to all!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

American Mah Jongg

Wednesday, February 4, 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.

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 "Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)" group

My First Arts & Crafts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Timberglen - Classroom at Timberglen Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.

Library Branch: Timberglen Branch
Room: Timberglen - Classroom
Age Group: Infant, toddler & preschool (ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Let your toddler or preschooler get in touch with their crafty side in this age appropriate craft program.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Kawaii Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Lakewood - Auditorium at Lakewood Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

Library Branch: Lakewood Branch
Room: Lakewood - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

It’s craft and anime time at the Lakewood Branch Library!  Our Kawaii Club offers a chance to explore new anime and crafts while talking to like-minded individuals.  Grab one of our Japanese snacks and

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Teen Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Audelia Road - Reading Lounge at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Exercise your right to read! Each month read and discuss a book in this teen led book club.

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Reading Lounge
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Exercise your right to read! Each month read and discuss a book in this teen led book club.

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Acoustic Jam at the Library

Wednesday, February 4, 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. 

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

Sew Much Fun with Jill: Dark Hearts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Oak Lawn - Auditorium at Oak Lawn Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Celebrate the season of love with a twist! In this month’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, adults will create Dark Hearts; soft, gothic-inspired love pillows that are equal parts quirky and cozy.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Oak Lawn Branch
Room: Oak Lawn - Auditorium
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate the season of love with a twist! In this month’s Sew Much Fun with Jill, adults will create Dark Hearts; soft, gothic-inspired love pillows that are equal parts quirky and cozy.

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Teen Art: Beaded Friendship Bracelets

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Audelia Road - Auditorium at Audelia Road Branch
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Teen (ages 13-17)

Design a bracelet using colorful glass seed beads. Leave with one to keep or share with a friend!

Library Branch: Audelia Road Branch
Room: Audelia Road - Auditorium
Age Group: Teen (ages 13-17)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

Design a bracelet using colorful glass seed beads. Leave with one to keep or share with a friend!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Great Books Book Club

Wednesday, February 4, 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 "Henry IV Part 2" by William Shakespeare.

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 "Henry IV Part 2" by William Shakespeare.

This event is in the "Family" group

Keyboard Class

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Family" group

Ukulele Class

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Family

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!

Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Shirley Philipson Pollock Performance Space (4th Floor)
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Event Details:

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!

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Fiber Arts Workroom Open Office Hours!

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Fiber Arts Workroom (4th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need help on a project? Have a question about sewing machines? Want to hang out & craft with friends?

This event is in the "Adult (18+)" group

Dungeons and Dragons: The Central Guild

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor) at J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Program Type:
Arts, Culture, & Literature
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

It's adventure time!

Registration Required
Library Branch: J. Erik Jonsson Central Library
Room: Central Library - Classroom A (6th Floor)
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Arts, Culture, & Literature
Registration Required
Event Details:

It's adventure time!

This event is in the "Teen (ages 13-17)" group

Chess Club

Thursday, February 5, 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!

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!