Families can register to reserve a Tinker Crate (ages 9+). The crates contain hands-on fun and learning activities for children to explore STEAM concepts. Take your crate home or work on it together...  More

Families can register to reserve a Kiwi Crate (ages 5+) or an Atlas Crate (ages 6+). The crates contain hands-on fun and learning activities for children to explore STEAM concepts. Take your crate...  More

The Library and C4 Living Infrastructure Committee will be joining together for a nature based storytime, followed by a hike at Swan Pond with Lisa Gaynor, a nature based early childhood educator....  More

Little ones and their caregivers will learn together through reading, rhyming, music and movement. No registration required. Space is limited and will be filled first come, first served. Babies and...  More

Little ones and their caregivers will learn together through reading, rhyming, music and movement. No registration required. Space is limited and will be filled first come, first served. Babies and...  More

Learn the essentials of sewing machine use, from threading to basic stitches! Our staff will guide you through the process, then you’ll have time to practice on one of our machines. Ages...  More

All beginning through advanced yarn workers are welcome to bring a project to work on while chatting with other crafters. No lessons are provided. New attendees are always welcome. Registration...  More

Drop in for quick stories, songs, and rhymes. Stay after the stories for tummy time activity stations and hands on creative play. (If your child is participating in tummy time, please bring a blanket...  More

Join us for stories, songs and an activity. Registration required. Register for each week separately. For preschool and kindergarten kids only.

Discover a garden style reshaping public and private garden design, inspired by Piet Oudolf and his first iconic public project, Chicago's Lurie Garden. This presentation explores techniques for...  More