Event List

The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison is about Pecola Breedlove, an eleven-year-old Black girl living in Ohio in the 1940s. Pecola dreams of having blue eyes because she believes they will make her beautiful and loved.

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning.

Join us for weekly read-alouds and discussion. Each week features a new theme explored through picture books, followed by guided conversation to help young readers make connections, ask questions, and share their ideas.

November Craft: Mason Jar Leaf Lantern- Light up your Autumn with a fall themed mason jar. We will decoupage colorful papers and leaves to mason jars then add a tea light to make the colors glow!

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection.

Start your weekend by exploring a creative and reflective process in the comfort of your home. Through guided journaling, we explore our ideas and memories through fun, interactive prompts.

Come sing, move, and find your calm! Children will explore their emotions through lively songs, fun movement, and storytelling activities designed to help them connect with their feelings.

Flor Bromley is a recording artist, bilingual singer/songwriter, actress, storyteller and puppeteer. She has a degree in Acting, Musical Theatre Performance and a BA in Theatre Education. She is originally from Peru.

About Collection Connect: Monthly workshops to bridge the digital gap for patrons learning to access WLS eResources. Check the calendar for the next Collection Connect event.

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning.

Join us for weekly read-alouds and discussion. Each week features a new theme explored through picture books, followed by guided conversation to help young readers make connections, ask questions, and share their ideas.

Get creative and design your very own stamp! Then, use it to craft a set of Thank You or Holiday cards—just in time for the holidays and this season of gratitude.

 Trent Dawson is reading Book TBA
Heide Shilstone is the Host & Moderator

Through songs, simple stories, lap bounces, and rhymes, we support early language development and bonding in a lively and welcoming environment. This program lays the foundation for a lifelong love of books and connection.

Game on! Drop in anytime during our open hours to play a variety of board games as a family or with friends. From timeless classics to fun strategy and new cooperative games, we’ve got something for everyone.

About Digital Smarts: In person workshops include one-on-one help regarding various topics. 

Join the Busy Bees for a high-energy storytime full of wiggles, giggles, and learning.

Join us for weekly read-alouds and discussion. Each week features a new theme explored through picture books, followed by guided conversation to help young readers make connections, ask questions, and share their ideas.