2025-01-02 17:00:002025-01-02 19:00:00America/ChicagoHigh School/College HeadshotsLocal photographer Don Frazier returns to the library for a night of headshots for students home on winter break.Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Thursday, January 02 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Add to Calendar2025-01-02 17:00:002025-01-02 19:00:00America/ChicagoHigh School/College HeadshotsLocal photographer Don Frazier returns to the library for a night of headshots for students home on winter break.Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A (R117A)
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out... more
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out BINGO! at this family-friendly game full of fantastical creatures! Games are ongoing; drop by for friendly competition and a chance to win awesome prizes!
Yoga is for every body! Join instructor Isabel Raci in a gentle seated yoga and meditation session, perfect for seniors and those with limited mobility. Attend any or all sessions.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Local chef and cooking instructor Susan... more
Local chef and cooking instructor Susan Maddox returns to share her favorite desserts for the holiday season. Recipes included and samples served. Space is limited.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Create your own magical world! Have fun... more
Create your own magical world! Have fun customizing a terrarium habitat for your very own mini mythic creature using artificial plants, pebbles, moss, and more.
Join us for a night with critically-acclaimed
comic artist, Raina Telgemeier! Raina is the
author and illustrator of the graphic novels
Smile, Drama, Sisters, Ghosts and Guts.
At this STEM workshop, you'll build a moving sea serpent automata using cardboard and recycled materials. This hands-on program encourages creativity while exploring the mechanics of motion.
Ela Area Public Library - Forge Makerspace Room (R168)
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to... more
Join us in our Quilt talks meeting to discuss and learn about fabrics and quilt making.
All skill levels are welcome, "Show and tell" is always a fun feature! (R)
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Calling on-the-go babies and toddlers!... more
Calling on-the-go babies and toddlers! Whether your little one is crawling, walking, running, or something in between, stop in for a fun challenge to help develop their motor and sensory skills.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Calling on-the-go babies and toddlers!... more
Calling on-the-go babies and toddlers! Whether your little one is crawling, walking, running, or something in between, stop in for a fun challenge to help develop their motor and sensory skills.
People experiencing memory loss due to Alzheimer's disease or other cognitive issues are invited to attend with care partners. For questions call BACOA at 847 381-5030.
Prepare for finals in a relaxed environment and study with friends. Snacks for brain fuel will be provided. The teen librarian will be there to direct teens to library resources.
Join Lynette Reiner, science director at McKinley Presidential Library and Museum, as we explore what lost cities are, through ancient ruins, myths, legends, and folklore.
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A (R187)
Get your hands messy in this fun... more
Get your hands messy in this fun workshop! We provide the recipe and ingredients for kids and their adults to make squishy slime in this hands-on class. Dress for a mess.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Create an adorable baby dragon with... more
Create an adorable baby dragon with Natasha Lehrer Lewis, of Esther’s Place! Walk through the process of using wool to sculpt a 4” tall figurine with needle felting. Ages 12+.
Create an adorable baby dragon with Natasha Lehrer Lewis, of Esther’s Place! Walk through the process of using wool to sculpt a 4” tall figurine with needle felting. Ages 12+.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Dress in your best to ring in the new... more
Dress in your best to ring in the new year with friends at the library! Help us count down to a mid-day balloon drop and celebrate with crafts, music and games!
Ela Area Public Library - Children's Program Room A and B (R186-187)
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out... more
Get ready to roar, hiss, and shout out BINGO! at this family-friendly game full of fantastical creatures! Games are ongoing; drop by for friendly competition and a chance to win awesome prizes!
Join us for a one-shot Dungeons & Dragons adventure perfect for beginners. Dive into a world of imagination, teamwork, and fun. No experience is necessary.
Yoga is for every body! Join instructor Isabel Raci in a gentle seated yoga and meditation session, perfect for seniors and those with limited mobility. Attend any or all sessions.
Ela Area Public Library - Meeting Room A and B (R117)
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this... more
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this interactive program where you will transform into griffins, faeries, and more while putting your creativity and storytelling skills to the test!
Join storyteller Paddy Lynn in this interactive program where you will transform into griffins, faeries, and more while putting your creativity and storytelling skills to the test!