Week Calendar

In this era of social distancing, community connections between one another have become more important than ever.

All the fun of storytime with your favorite librarians, in the comfort of your home. Songs and stories for kids 6 and under.

Career & Training Services. Meet with a Workforce Team Member to discuss career and training opportunities geared towards gainful employment. Job skills enhancement may lead to increased wages and self-sufficiency.

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 de 6 años y menor

Move, dance and sing to a variety of music. Music and movement activities are essential building block for a child’s developing brain. Add to your child’s brain food each day as you sing, sway, and swing into literacy. 

Getting your child ready to read is as easy as reading, playing, singing, talking, and writing.

Nature observation is a fundamental practice that we all engage in every day.  Each of us, knowingly or unknowingly, is drawn towards something different in nature.

This program is available online only.

Looking at the water all around us, learn why we need to care about it no matter what time of year. Urban runoff and rain are not filtered before it flows into the pond that may be in your neighborhood or in your backyard.

Tired, Stressed, Anxious? 

We're here for you. 

Reclaim your inner peace and recharge your inner joy as you practice yoga with Jarrett Chatman and meditation with Sahaja Yoga. 

The intent of this class is to present the basic elements of music theory beginning with rhythm, notation, scales, and intervals. It is open to those interested in understanding the structure of music on a deeper level.

All you need is a telephone to participate in "BookTalk at Home for Seniors". Listen to Library staff read a short story or poem, and share your thoughts or ideas.  Other Seniors will participate in the call at the same time, so you will

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 1pm as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

LinkedIn Optimization to Advance Your Career

Is your LinkedIn Profile being seen and seriously being considered by potential employers?

In this class we will be presenting a more in depth understanding of music theory. This is a continuation of concepts presented in the Beginning Theory Class which meets on Tuesdays.

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

Learn how to read music, understand chord and melodic theory, and to play the piano or keyboard. Participants are encouraged to attend a weekly session, but can join at any time.  

In celebration of the 15th anniversary of Hampton-Illinois Branch Library, we are throwing a Quinceañera!

Interested in learning to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass better? Join Bill Smith online Wednesdays at 3 pm as we play together some fun and challenging pieces.

Interested in learning to play the violin? Join Bill Smith online Saturdays at 1pm. The program will teach students the basics of playing the violin and reading music.

Compete and Win! Join us for a weekly game session of trivia, virtual board games, and more. Work in teams or on your own.

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Interested in learning to play the guitar? Dust that guitar in the corner off and let's play some songs. You'll learn basic chords and strumming patterns, as well as a bit of music theory in the process.

Defend the one true pair!

Would Batman and Scrooge McDuck make a good couple? How about Naruto and Sailor Moon? More importantly, can you defend why one pair might be a better couple than the other?? Let's find out!

Welcome guys, gals, and nonbinary pals! 

Like a good wine, we'll pair you with folks that match your tastes- taste in books that is! That's right, we're going to use your reading interests to find friends for you to discuss your favorite reads with. But it doesn't stop there!

Because Parenting doesn't come with a manual. Meet the experts, ask questions, and share your experiences with your fellow parents and caregivers! Discover best practices and a community of your parenting peers.