Back by popular demand, join us in making beautiful glass-beaded “fairy wands” to spruce up your planters!
Make-N-Take Herb Containers with Chris Enroth & UIUC Extension Office
University of Illinois horticulture educator, Chris Enroth will teach us to pot and care for herbs.
Navigating Changes as We Age with Tessa Hobbs-Curley & UIUC Extension Office
Tessa Hobbs-Curley, a family life educator with University of Illinois Extension Office, will talk about navigating changes as we age. Everyone is aging, and many changes happen along the way- physically, mentally, and financially- in about every aspect of our lives. This lesson will examine some of those changes and how to adopt a more accepting mindset that will result in improved well-being and possible new opportunities.
Adult Craft: Pallet Painting
Paint some patriotic pallets with us in time for Independence Day!
Sustainable Landscaping with Chris Enroth & UIUC Extension Office
University of Illinois horticulture educator, Chris Enroth will introduce several different techniques to incorporate sustainable practices into the lawn and garden. We will discuss sustainable lawns, how to handle stormwater, building healthy soils, and more fundamental methods to reduce your eco-footprint!
Adult Craft: Mandala Rock Painting
Join us for a fun, relaxing craft of mandala rock painting!
“The Happy Invention: History & Significance of Picture Postcards” with Katherine Hamilton-Smith and Illinois Road Scholars
Speaker Katherine Hamilton-Smith presents a look at the documentary power and significance of picture postcards, the role Illinois played in the history and development of postcards, and on the picture postcard as a cultural icon, including local postcards!
2024 Summer Reading: Read, Renew Repeat Registration opens May 20!
Open for Summer Reading Program flyer for Adult and Youth programs!
Demonstration with Bill Wallace
Join us at the library for a demonstration presented by Master Gardener Bill Wallace! Containers and container gardening…build your own or find it/buy it? Ideas for outdoor plantings!
Celebrate Your Voice with Fox Ellis
Join us at the library to celebrate your voice with Fox Ellis, master storyteller, who will demonstrate sharing our personal stories, narratives, and memoirs.