Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
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Children’s Program
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Due to concrete repairs outside Forest Avenue Library, the east entrance to the library parking lot may also be closed. The drop box is now open. Repairs will continue through Friday. Please check back for updates.
Join us weekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, stories, and a little playtime. For caregivers and babies ages 0 - 18 months.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us on the lawn for stories, songs and early literacy activities! Bring your own chair or blanket for seating and your energy for fun! This event is geared for ages 3-6 but older and younger siblings are welcome.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Staff from the Evelyn K Davis Center for Working Families are ready to provide one-on-one job search and resume assistance to job seekers.
Listen to silly stories, sing songs, dance to music, and make art! Join us at Forest Avenue Library for Family Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10:15 A.M.
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join Miss Donna for this fun filled story time! Together we will enjoy stories, songs, and more, all selected to engage your active toddler. Ages 18 months to 3 years old.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Hear all about owls and the adaptations that make them good predators! We will also get to meet a live owl.
This program is geared towards children in grades 3-8, but all are welcome to attend.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Join us at the Central Library to learn the basics of crochet--we will provide all necessary materials, and participants will get to take home a starter hook, yarn, and tapestry needle to continue their project!
Best for ages 10+
Free library parking is available in Central's underground parking garage for two hours per visit. Parking around the library is metered at various costs from 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Saturday.
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
Start off the summer playing Star Wars Bingo at the library!
Visit South Side for some bubble fun! From giant bubbles to tiny bubbles and everything in between, you can try out our assortment of bubble wands and help us celebrate summer!
Children under 10 years old must be accompanied by a caregiver over 12 years old.
This program is hosted outdoors. In case of inclement weather please check back here for updates.
Join us for our Spring Lawyers in Libraries Program sponsored by the ISBA Legal Access Committee. This program will focus on Medicaid eligibilit