Teen Space Highlights
Study Buddies Wanted!
Tuesdays in October, 5:30-7:30pm | Grades 9-12 | NR
Help elementary students with their homework at the library’s Study Buddy Homework Center! No registration needed—just drop by the Youth Department during center hours.
Mindful Monday
Monday, Oct 7, 9am
High School Librarian Erica will be live on Facebook to teach you an anxiety-busting breathing exercise.
Macrame Ghost Kit
Monday, Oct 14 | Grades 6-12
Create a cute (or creepy) ghost out of macrame. Kits available starting October 14, while supplies last.
Service Hour: Cards for Hospitalized Kids
Wednesday, Oct 30, 4-5pm | Grades 9-12 | R
Make Thanksgiving and Fall cards for the Cards For Hospitalized Kids program. Attend in person OR pick up a take-home kit, starting October 30.
Adult Program Highlights
Once I Had an Old Banjo
Sunday, Oct 6, 2pm | Live Concert | R
Mark Dvorak brings a concert packed with songs and fascinating lore surrounding the origin and evolution of this uniquely American instrument.
ILL Presents: Being Imperfect with Erika Sánchez
Wednesday, Oct 9, 7pm | Virtual Speaker | R
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Erika Sánchez, award-winning author of I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter, joined in conversation by Cynthia Pelayo.
Florence, Padua, And Venice
Wednesday, Oct 16, 1pm | In-Person Speaker | R
Gene Flynn presents how over 30 million visitors a year come to these cities to
experience amazing Renaissance art, delicious food, great hospitality and much more.
The Black Sox Scandal Of 1919
Monday, Oct 21, 1pm | In-Person Speaker | R
Richard Lindberg presents a look at the history of baseball’s most notorious scandal; the “fixing” of the 1919 World Series by the Chicago White Sox.
Tricks & Treats–A Cultural History Of Hallowe’en
Thursday, Oct 24, 7pm | In-Person Speaker | R
William Pack beckons you to join us and embark on a bewitching journey through time, uncovering the tricks and treats that shaped this holiday.
Tricks & Treats–A Cultural History Of Hallowe’en
Thursday, Oct 24, 7pm | In-Person Speaker | R
William Pack beckons you to join us and embark on a bewitching journey through time, uncovering the tricks and treats that shaped this holiday.
Youth Program Highlights
LEGO Builders Club
Wednesday, Oct 2, 4-5pm | Grades K-5 | R
Create Your Own Costumes!
Thursday, Oct 3, 3-5pm | Grades K-3 | R
Messy Monday
Monday, Oct 7, 11am-12pm | Ages 2-6 w/adult | R
Family Workshop: Pumpkin Decorating
Monday, Oct 14, 10am-12pm OR 3-5pm | All ages w/adult | R
Yeah, Write: Spooky Stories
Wednesday, Oct 23, 4-5pm | Grades 3-5 | R
Halloween Storytime
Tuesday, Oct 29, 11am-12pm | Ages 2-6 w/adult | R
Trick or Treat @ Your Library
Thursday, Oct 31, 10am-9pm | All ages | NR
Polish Storytime: Animals
Wednesday, Oct 9, 6:30-7:15pm | Ages 3-7 w/adult | R
Tech Talk
Craft Supply Swap
Saturday, Oct 5 | NR | 11am-12pm Golden Ticket Holders OR 12pm-2pm General Public
Join us and find treasures for your next project at our craft supply swap. We will have the following: yarn, fabric, beads, scrapbooking supplies, needlepoint, art supplies, and much more. Free event, no registration needed. **Donate supplies to receive a Golden Ticket.
Cut the Cord
Tuesday, Oct 8, 2-3pm | R
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.
Computer Maintenance
Tuesday, Oct 15, 7-8pm | R
Learn tips and tricks for improving your computer’s performance, stability and speed through common maintenance tasks in this class.
Silhouette Stencil Art
Tuesday, Oct 15, 1-2:30pm | R OR Wednesday, Oct 23, 6:30-8pm | R
Use the Silhouette Studio cutting machine to cut one of two pre-determined designs into a stencil. You will weed the stencil and then use it to create your one-of-a-kind artwork. Ages 16 and over. Preference given to PHPL cardholders.