The Elm Leaf

Rainbow Pin Kit

Wednesday, June 1,  All day | Grades 9-12 

Make a rainbow flag pin with safety pins and beads. Pick up your kit in the Youth Department starting June 1. R

The Lab: Create a T-Shirt

Monday, June 15, 5-6pm | Grades 9-12
Craft your own t-shirt with the Lab’s Silhouette Cameo and our new
heat press! Shirts will be provided. R

Boba Tea Kit

Monday, June 20, All day | Grades 6-12
This kit has everything you need to learn how to make Boba tea at
home. Pick up your kit in the Youth Department starting June 20. R

Join Us! Summer Reading Kickoff

Join us on June 4, 12-2pm
Enjoy a Kona Ice and Magic Show!
Or scan the QR code to register for a fun-filled summer.

The Colorfuls Birds and Beauty of Guatemala 

Monday, June 6, 1pm | Zoom | In-Person
Journey with birder Mary Lou Melon to the Mayan ruins of Tikal, the city of Antigua, and the stunning birds of this Central American country. R

Britain’s Hidden Treasures: Relics of an Ancient Past

Thursday, June 16, 6:30pm | Zoom | In-Person
Join Anglophile and former U.K. resident Claire Evans as she tours the country’s most interesting archaeological finds, and learn travel tips. R

ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT: An Evening with Chef Kwame Onwuachi

Wednesday, June 22, 7pm | Zoom | In-Person
James-Beard award-winning Chef Kwame discusses his exciting career in food, as chronicled in his bestselling memoir, Notes from a Young Black Chef. R

Summer Reading Kickoff Total-T Magic Show

Saturday, June 4, 12-2pm | All ages
Join us as we kickoff Summer Reading with a fabulous magic, comedy, and more show by Terrence Hunter. Kona Ice too! R

Furry Friend Sitters

Tuesday, June 7, 6-7pm | Grades 6-12
Youth volunteers needed to help as sitters with the Furry Friends Sleepover at the Library. Warning: those stuffed animals might get into some mischief, so be ready! R

Scales and Tales Traveling Zoo

Wednesday, June 15, 7-8pm | All ages
Join Beth Wagner and her animal friends to learn more and interact with them. R

Supa Awesome Dog Man Party

Thursday, June 23, 4-5pm | Grades K-6
Join us to celebrate George and Harold’s crime-biting canine! We’ll be celebrating Dav Pilkey’s Dog Man series in all sorts of silly ways! R

Tech Talk

Cut the Cord

Tuesday, June 14, 7-8pm
We will examine a few of the various devices, methods, and services that allow you
to save money by ditching your cable subscription while still keeping up with your
favorite shows, news, and teams. R

Digitization 101: Photos, Slides, and Videos

Tuesday, June 21, 2-3:15pm
Preserve memories by learning to digitize your old negatives, slides, photos, and
videos. We’ll go over basic digitization techniques using technology available in the
Lab. R

Welcome To The Lab

Geometric Planters

Thursday, June 9, 6-7pm
Need a new planter? Learn how make your own with our 3D
printers. Discover how easy it is to design and finalize your
own planters. If you have some experience with dragging
objects in 3D, this is a great intermediate level craft. R