April is Earth Month and Spring will soon be upon us. That means it's time to get ready for another season of gardening. But how? Mark Lyons, an experienced garden coach, will disc...

Learn about wills, trusts, powers of attorney, probate and guardianship with attorney Jacob K. Ehrensaft. Take the first step to create or update a plan that is appropriate for you...

Take a tasty trip down memory lane with historian and Oakton College professor Cheryl Brown and reminisce about Chicago's wonderful bakeries of the past and present. Cheryl will ta...

Join us for a special presentation of Alfred Hitchcock's 1927 silent film The Lodger accompanied by live organ music performed by the legendary Jay Warren! This haunti...

Through a collection of captivating stories, presenter William Pack explores the history, culture, and intricacies of the circus, uncovering the behind-the-scenes tales that have b...

Kick off the start of summer with Chicagoland’s most charismatic Elvis tribute artist, Hugo Colin. Enjoy a dynamic performance of the legendary Elvis Presley that will take you bac...

Chicago’s Historic Motor Row District, is home to the largest, intact, early “motor colony” in the United States.  Primarily located on south Michigan Avenue, it was designate...

Learn to take better photos with your Android smartphone, the camera you carry everywhere using functions that are already built into your device! Recommended for beginners. Partic...

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month! Join professional storyteller Anne Shimojima, a third-generation Japanese American, as she shares the moving story of her...

For almost two years from May 1981 through December 1982, a crew of serial killers hunted down as many as 20 victims in the city of Chicago and surrounding suburbs. Who were they? ...

How did a Kingfisher improve a high speed train? How has a gecko helped astronauts? Hedgehogs are helping reduce the chances of concussions. These examples and many more will be di...

The BG Singers Encore! presents “Kaleidoscope,” a collection of pop, oldies, musical theater and pieces from the Great American Songbook. Selections include Carly Simon and John De...

Find out why many historians believe the murder of a 14-year Chicago Boy was a major Contributor in the development of The Modern Civil Rights Movement. Mike Small and hi...

Picture yourself touring the rocky bays, cliff top lighthouses, peaceful harbors, and secluded islands of the spectacular and attractive coastal areas of Maine during this presenta...

Come in for a relaxing class of chair yoga lead by JoAnn Dickson from Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi.

WHERE ARE MY KEYS? A fun, interactive, memory training session! Judy Marcus, Memory Lady, makes remembering unforgettable! Say good-by to being a “scatterbrain” and say ...

Gary Wenstrup presents The History of Simon & Garfunkel: If you took the rich harmonies of the Everly Brothers and matched it with the lyricism of Bob Dylan the result mig...

Welcome to our maker space, the Lab. The Lab includes 3d printing, digitization tools, laser cutting, embroidery, and more. Join us to learn about all the things the Lab ...

Gary Wenstrup presents The History of Billy Joel – Though Billy Joel has not released a new rock album in over 28 years, he remains one of the world’s most popular live performers....

Biologist and author Rachel Carson warned the world of the potentially dire environmental impact of chemical pesticides in her best-selling 1962 book, Silent Spring. Set in 1963, a...

All ages Come meet a variety of LIVE Reptiles & Bugs! Learn fun facts and the importance of preserving wildlife with The Reptile Den.

All ages Come meet and interactive with a variety of live animals. Don't forget your camera! 

This program will teach you the concepts behind 3D printing, where you can find 3D prints, how to get them printed at the Library, and even where you can learn to make your ow...

Join Citizens Utility Board (CUB) for a free presentation about your cable options and reducing robocalls! During the program, a CUB representative will discuss: -The different c...