Upcoming Events

Lights, Curtain, Action! Come join us at the Central Park Performance Pavilion where the story of Cinderella will be brought to life using household items, recycled objects, and physical comedy.

Use the sun's power to create photographs without a camera. Take a beautiful art piece home. Registration is not required.

This event will be cancelled in case of cloudy or rainy weather.

Calling all teddies and their human friends too! Come join us for one last hurrah before summer is over.

Join us under the stars for a candlelight concert with violinist Yulya Grantova.

Come meet (and help name) our very own hungry caterpillars! We will be introducing the caterpillars to their new home at the library, reading a story-bet you can't guess which one, and creating a colorful caterpillar craft together.

Stop at the library and get a map of the Pokemon Walk route. Walk Central Park and see if you can spot all the Pokemon along the way!  Pikachu returns for a character meet and greet at 2:30-3:30pm!

What better way to kick off the school year than with an ARTventure? Both minnies and their grownups will get to create a craft of their own. Kids will make some backpack bling while grownups fashion a first-day-of-school chalkboard sign.

Want to run Dungeons & Dragons but don’t know where to start? Join Dungeon Master, Luke, in this two-part interactive workshop!

Join this informational session hosted by the Institute for Therapy through the Arts to learn about how music therapy can support your child's needs.

Ready to make your room rock? Come create some fabulous door bling that will make all your teammates jealous!

The Radio Players are back! Experience the bygone days of radio. This talented troupe will perform scripts from the 1930’s to the 1950’s.  Listen as they spread the magic of old-time radio with live sound effects and music.

Celebrate the end of QUIETFEST jumping and playing in a 40-foot inflatable obstacle course!  You can join us for fun and games on the lawn, attend a Hindi storytime and listen to cool Jazz.  

What better way to end summer than with a story! The Language Labs will be presenting a Hindi storytime full of books, music, games, and a craft.

Join a band of adventurers in an epic Dungeons & Dragons campaign!

Experience the cool vibes of jazz  at our afternoon concert at the library! Sit back, relax, and unwind and embrace the rhythm of the day.

Meet us at Independence Grove for a fishing tutorial with Lake County Forest Preserves.  Kids will be given a fishing pole, lure, and bait to learn the basics of fishing.  No experience necessary.  

Calling all aspiring maestros of the chessboard! Are you prepared to orchestrate your moves in a symphony of strategy and skill? Together, we'll crescendo to victory, forging melodies of friendship that resonate throughout the ages.

First-day jitters? Shake them off at the library while listening to a friendly kindergarten teacher read a story.

Play unrated chess games to practice, improve, and have fun.

An occupational therapist from Therapeutic Links will be covering various topics including; large and small motor skill preparation, emotional regulation, sensory processing, posture, and independent self-care skills.

Embark on an electrifying journey through the world of Pokémon! Unleash your inner trainer as you delve into lively discussions, trade coveted cards, and engage in thrilling battles with friends!