Month Calendar

Spring is in the air, and it's time to celebrate the things that come with the return of spring: flowers, bunnies and, of course, egg hunts! We have programs for all ages throughout April that will make winter a distant memory.

Poetry can be intimidating, but it doesn't have to be! Poet Laureate, Mag Gabbert will lead a fun and low-key workshop as we learn about the mechanics of poetry. Attendees will work together to craft a collaborative poem to the Earth.

We are proud to present Mariel Ma of Sunshine Studio to demonstrate and speak about traditional tea ceremonies.

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles alike! Fly into the library for an all-day Harry Potter Day celebration!

Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at the library with a vibrant festival! Enjoy lively folklórico performances, fun crafts, local vendors, and much more. It’s a day full of color, culture, and community—don’t miss out on the fun!

Get ready to fiesta like there’s ¡no mañana! Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in style with vibrant folkloric dancers who’ll have you tapping your feet to the rhythm.

We’re excited to invite you to a special Community Event at Hampton-Illinois Branch Library in partnership with Jimmie Tyler Brashear Elementary!

Celebrate Mother's Day at Fretz Park!

Decorate a popsicle stick picture frame to fill with a family photo! Make an air-dry clay flower pot! Play family games! 

En Garde! Gather your cravats, breeches, and smallswords as the history of swords and dueling in the Regency era comes alive with demonstrations presented by the Victorian Fencing Society.

Deal your cards right and there's glory ahead! MTG Commander Brawl is a social event where you can come to mingle and play 100-card Commander or Brawl. Bring your deck and learn something new about your favorite game. 

The Lakewood Branch building is turning 55, and we need the help our community to celebrate with us!  Enjoy some lawn games and crafts or learn more about our history and the 70’s inside the building

Author Ron Schwarz will discuss his book, The Quiet Strength of Resilience: A Holocaust Story Spanning Four Generations.