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BOOKCLUBS, PROGRAMS, MAKERSPACE, STUDY ROOMS, AND MORE.
 
Live Music
 
Graphic of a theatre ticket.
SUNDAY, MAY 4 • 2–3 P.M.
Heather Braoudakis performs the cabaret Sing-a-Long with Mitch Miller. Remember the man, his music, and his heart-warming television show. Includes: You are My Sunshine, Five Foot Two Eyes of Blue, and more!
 
Reading & Your Brain
 
Woman reading a book.
MONDAY, MAY 5 • 6–7 P.M.
Mental health is closely tied to how we manage our emotions, stress, and personal relationships. Being mentally healthy doesn't mean feeling happy all the time, but rather having the emotional tools to cope with life's ups and downs. In this presentation we do a brief overview of NAMI KDK. We are going to explore the relationship between reading and reflecting.
 
Mental Health
 
by Nick Trenton
Stop Overthinking
Stop Overthinking is a book that understands what you’ve been through, the exhausting situation you’ve put yourself into, and how you lose your mind in the trap of anxiety and stress. Acclaimed author Nick Trenton will walk you through the obstacles with detailed and proven techniques to help you rewire your brain, control your thoughts, and change your mental habits. What’s more, the book will provide you scientific approaches to completely change the way you think and feel about yourself by ending the vicious thought patterns.
by Temple Grandin & Richard Panek
The Autistic Brain
In this cutting-edge look at autism, bestselling author and advocate Temple Grandin shares the latest scientific discoveries through her unique personal lens. Blending groundbreaking research with her lived experience, Grandin explores advances in neuroimaging, genetics, and sensory understanding—arguing for a more individualized, strength-based approach to supporting those on the spectrum.
by Thomas Curran
The Perfection Trap
In the tradition of Brené Brown’s bestseller The Gifts of Imperfection, this illuminating book by an acclaimed professor at the London School of Economics explores how the pursuit of perfection can become a dangerous obsession that leads to burnout and depression—keeping us from achieving our goals.
by Jennifer Ashton, M.D., M.S.
The Self-Care Solution
ABC’s chief medical correspondent provides a year-long plan to improve your emotional and physical health—from giving up alcohol to doing a digital detox, but each for only one month.
by Dr. Julie Smith
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Drawing on years of experience as a clinical psychologist, online sensation Dr. Julie Smith provides the skills you need to navigate common life challenges and take charge of your emotional and mental health in her debut book.
by Nicholas Kardaras, PH.D.
Digital Madness by Nicholas Kardaras, PH.D.
From the author of the provocative and influential Glow Kids, Digital Madness explores how we’ve become mad for our devices as our devices are driving us mad, as revolutionary research reveals technology's damaging effect on mental illness and suicide rates—and offers a way out.
 
 
 
Explore more books about Mental Health here.
 
For the Foodies
by Lidey Heuck
Cooking in Real Life
Cooking in Real Life represents the golden middle ground that new and experienced home cooks crave: recipes that are inventive but not complicated, that use familiar ingredients but encourage us to do things a little bit differently. They are designed to be low-effort, practical, and high-reward. Lidey combines straight-forward delicious cooking with innovative, vegetable-forward recipes, inspired by bold flavors from near and far.
 
Read-A-Likes
Pass the Plate
What to Cook When You Don't Feel like Cooking
Kismet
What Goes With That?
Events You'll Love
 
Pre and Probiotic foods
FRIDAY, MAY 16 • 3:30–5 P.M.
Registered Dietitian Mary Zupke will share the role of prebiotics and probiotics in supporting a healthy gut microbiome. Discover how these essential nutrients impact digestion, immune health, and overall wellness. Learn practical tips for incorporating gut-friendly foods into your diet and gain insights into maintaining a balanced microbiome for optimal health.
More for Book Lovers
 
Young adults smiling with open books.
THURSDAY, MAY 22 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by Annie Proulx
The Shipping News
THURSDAY, MAY 22 • 7–8 P.M.
by V.E. Schwab
Gallant
TUESDAY, MAY 27 • 6:30–8 P.M.
by Marjan Kamali
The Stationery Shop
TUESDAY, JUNE 5 • 10–11:30 A.M.
by F. Scott Fitzgerald
Bernice Bobs Her Hair
Local History
 
Closeup and feet of a casual cyclist traveling on a bike in a park.
TUESDAY, MAY 6 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
May is National Bike Month! Learn about the role the city of Elgin, IL had in local bicycle history.
 
Look Into the Future
 
Tarot cards lined up on a velvet tablecloth.
MONDAY, MAY 12 • 6:30–8 P.M.
 
This program is a FUN class on how you too can be a tarot reader. The class starts with a short lecture about Tarot cards, their history, the theory of tarot card reading and dispelling myths. At the end of the program, volunteers are invited to tell each other's future based on the reading of their tarot cards. Not to worry, the future is still yours to create and no one is ever left stuck with bad news!
 
Get Together With Friends
 
Dan Santat and a selection of his graphic novels.
SATURDAY, MAY 3 • 2–3 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 • 1:30–2:30 P.M.
 
THURSDAY, MAY 8 • 6:30–8:30 P.M.
FRIDAY, MAY 9 • 10–11:30 A.M.
 
Learn New Tech
 
Lanterns
PROJECT OF THE MONTH:
PAPER LANTERN (ADULTS)
In celebration of AAPI Heritage month, let's cut beautiful lanterns using the Silhouette Cameo. Tealight provided. One person per appointment.
 
All Ages Fun!
 
Child painting
THURSDAY, MAY 8 • 4–4:45 P.M.
Unleash your creativity in a fun, hands-on environment designed for artists in 2nd to 5th grade.

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

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY
GIGGLES & WIGGLES FOR LITTLES
(BIRTH-2 YEARS W/CAREGIVER)
REFRIGERATOR
ART CLUB (ALL AGES)
TUESDAY, MAY 6 • 4–4:45 P.M.
MUSIC & MOVEMENT (ALL AGES)
SATURDAY, MAY 10 • 9 A.M.–2 P.M.
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