Read to Rover
Children's DepartmentCollie Emma loves to hear stories and spend time with kids! Emma, a Canine Good Citizen, will visit the library the listen to kids read. Children may register at the […]
Everybody Counts Club
Nancy D. Castle Collaboration StudioEverybody Counts Club is a welcoming, safe, respectful, and supportive environment for middle school and homeschooled students ages 11-15, no matter what race, color, religion, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender […]
Introduction to Microsoft Publisher
Nancy D. Castle Collaboration StudioThis hands-on class introduces Desktop Publishing concepts. Create with ease professional looking flyers, postcards and more by manipulating page elements, text styles and graphics. The class will cover program basics […]
Badminton at the Library
Yusunas Meeting RoomDo you love playing badminton at school or in your backyard? Join us to learn more about badminton basics, including how to hold your racket, serving, and different types of […]
Toddler Time
Story & Activity RoomThe library has a story time for our Toddler friends! This is a great age to have fun reading and learning together. Toddlers soak up information from the world around […]
Laid Back Learning: LightBurn & Laser Cutters
309 CreativeLightBurn is the industry standard software when it comes to laser cutters. Register to reserve one of our laptops that have LightBurn installed on them in our makerspace, 309 Creative. […]
DIY Faux Plant Decoration
Zimmerman Meeting RoomJoin us for our DIY Faux Plant Decoration Workshop! In this workshop patrons will be able to create their own decoration using materials provided. This will not have step by […]
Read to Rover
Children's DepartmentCollie Emma loves to hear stories and spend time with kids! Emma, a Canine Good Citizen, will visit the library the listen to kids read. Children may register at the Youth Reference Desk for a 10-minute time slot to read to the dog. For more information or to register, please call (815) 756-9568 ext. 3350 […]
Dungeons & Dragons
Bilder Family Meeting RoomStrategy, role-playing, and twenty-sided dice – join us and pick your vice! Patrons will engage in long form RPG gaming, building character, cooperation and leadership skills in the process. Whether you are a novice or veteran player, join us for the experience of Dungeons and Dragons. No prior experience is necessary, all materials will be […]
Make Your Own Stamps
Zimmerman Meeting RoomStamps are a fun way to add a bit of your own artistic signature to everyday things. Using woodblock print techniques hundreds of years old, NIU’s Art Education students have volunteered to help you design, carve, and use stamps with your own unique flair! This event is intended for ages 13-17. Registration is required, as […]
