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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
Lessons in History
 
Leslie Goddard dressed as Jacqueline Kennedy.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • 7–8 P.M.
In this powerful and unforgettable portrayal, historian and actress Leslie Goddard portrays Jacqueline Kennedy in honor of Women's History Month.
 
Friends Book Sale
 
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SATURDAY, MARCH 22 • 10 A.M.–4 P.M.
Money from the sale helps the Friends support Library services and programs.
Book prices:
• Children’s hardcover, $1
• Children’s paperback, $.50
 
The Friends accept credit cards, cash, and checks at book sales.
 
Friendly Competition
 
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FRIDAY, APRIL 25 • 7–10 P.M.
Get ready to put your thinking caps on! Plot Twist Trivia Night is not just your average trivia night. Whether you're a trivia whiz or a bookworm, this event will challenge your knowledge of various literary works, plot twists, and authors in a fun and exciting way.
Minimum team size 4; maximum team size 8. Your admission includes two drink tickets and light refreshments. Click here to get your tickets today!
 
Books About Books
 
by Veronica Henry
How to Find Love in a Bookshop
The enchanting story of a bookshop, its grieving owner, a supportive literary community, and the extraordinary power of books to heal
the heart.
by Erin Morgenstern
The Starless Sea by Erin Morgenstern
From the bestselling author of The Night Circus, a timeless love story set in a secret underground world—a place of pirates, painters, lovers, liars, and ships that sail upon a starless sea.
by Rebecca Makkai
The Borrower
Lucy Hull, a children’s librarian finds herself both kidnapper and kidnapped when her favorite patron, 10 year-old Ian Drake, runs away from home. Ian needs Lucy’s help to smuggle books past his overbearing mother. Desperate to save him, Lucy allows herself to be hijacked by Ian when she finds him camped out in the library after hours, and the odd pair embarks on a crazy road trip. But is it just Ian who is running away?
by Emily Henry
Book Lovers
A by-the-book literary agent must decide if happily ever after is worth changing her whole life for in this insightful, delightful new novel from the #1 New York Times bestselling author of Beach Read and People We Meet on Vacation.
by Nina George
The Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Monsieur Perdu can prescribe the perfect book for a broken heart. But can he fix his own?
by Will Schwalbe
The End of Your Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe
A profoundly moving memoir of caregiving, mourning, and love between a mother and her son—and about the joy of reading, and the ways that joy is multiplied when we share it with others.
 
 
 
Read more Books About Books here.
 
Learn How to Code
 
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Explore the world of coding with Fiero Code, now available online through the Library! This interactive platform offers self-guided, self-paced courses for all ages, covering essential programming languages like HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Python, SQL, and Scratch. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your coding skills, Fiero Code provides engaging lessons, coding clubs, and certification opportunities upon course completion. Start your coding journey today and build the skills for the future!
 
Get Together With Friends
 
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SUNDAY, MARCH 16 • 1–3:30 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 17 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
 
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 • 3–4:30 P.M.
 
ILLINOIS LIBRARIES PRESENT:
9 TO 5: THE STORY OF A MOVEMENT
(ADULTS - VIRTUAL EVENT)
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Learn New Tech
 
Customized wooden decor sign.
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
WOODEN SPRING DECOR (ADULTS)
Just for Teens
 
Colorful Dungeons & Dragons dice on a character sheet.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
New and experienced players, join us and Dane's Games for some D&D! Bring your character (we'll help you make one if needed) and come play.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Trail mix against a gray background.
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 • 4–4:45 P.M.
Join us as we learn to make a delicious snack and share some of our current and favorite books to read!

READ WITH US
FAMILY STORYTIME (ALL AGES)
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • 9:30–10 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • 10:30–11 A.M.
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 • 6:30–7 P.M.

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
SATURDAY, MARCH 15 • 2–3 P.M.
REFRIGERATOR ART
CLUB (ALL AGES)
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 • 4–4:45 P.M.
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