Week Calendar

Young children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of short books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

Relaxing and casual fun for kids 5 and younger with their caregiver.  Toys and activities will be set out from  10 am to noon at the Downtown Library, Children's Room.  

Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs.

For ages 0 - 5 years old.

 Children and their caregivers are invited to enjoy this story time full of books, action rhymes and songs. 

For ages 0 - 5 years old. 

Do you love the smell of popcorn and the thrill of watching movies with others? Join in on the fun and come to our Downtown Movie Club! This month's selection is Twisters (2024). Light refreshments will be provided. 

Runtime: 2hrs.

What do men like Abraham Lincoln, Jefferson Davis, Zachary Taylor, Winfield Scott, Albert Sidney Johnston, Robert Anderson and Andrew Jackson all have in common? They all participated in the Black Hawk War!

Illinois used to have several watch factories within the state. In 1922, the Illinois Watch Company, located in Springfield, put together a video showing the entire process of assembling a wrist or pocket watch.

Looking for assistance with computer skills and searching for jobs?

Join us for an afternoon with STEAM on Wheels! We'll be exploring laser-cut projects, printing with 3-D pens, and virtual reality. This STEAM event is for teens 12-17. 

This event is part of our Project Next Generation series.

We love monsters and we love movies, and that's why we're starting Monster Movie Mondays! Join us in the community room for snacks and a movie of epic proportions.

Looking for a book club with no assigned reading or focused discussions? Then joining a Silent Book Club may be for you!

Join us as we discuss Anxious People by Fredrik Backman!

Families are invited to enjoy story time full of books, action rhymes, songs and a simple craft.